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Tourmaline

Jewelry; General jewelry

Tourmaline occurs in more colours or combination of colours than any other gemstone. It is heat resistant, extremely durable and the traditional gift for the 8th wedding anniversary.

Girdle

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The horizontal midsection and widest part of a diamond. The girdle may be polished, faceted or unpolished on a diamond, but is typically left unpolished on colour stones.

Metals

Jewelry; General jewelry

Fine jewellery and jewellery settings are crafted of metal. Common metals include gold, silver, platinum and titanium. Metals can be used in pure form or combined to increase durability. For ...

Solitaire

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Rings, earrings or necklaces that feature a single diamond in a metal setting.

Step-cut

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A way in which diamonds are cut. Step-cut diamonds feature rows of facets positioned in a step-like fashion. Most step-cut diamonds have four sides and a rectangular shape, such as emerald or ...

Inclusions

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The natural birthmarks inside a stone that can affect its flow of light and also add uniqueness and character. Inclusions vary in size, shape, quantity, position and color.

A strip of leather, rubber, cloth or metal that attaches to the case and wraps around the wrist. Metal bands can be resized by adding or removing links; leather bands offer several buckle holes for ...