4 Terms
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Brilliant-cut
Jewelry; General jewelry
A way in which diamonds are cut. Brilliant-cut diamonds include round, oval, teardrop, pear, princess, radiant, triangle, heart and marquise-shaped diamonds.
18 karat yellow gold
Jewelry; General jewelry
18 Karat gold (18K) is 18 parts pure gold and 6 parts other metal alloys. By combining with copper and silver, yellow gold retains a rich yellow colour while increasing its durability.
Omega back
Jewelry; General jewelry
A straight piece of metal (a post) goes through the earlobe while a hinged curved arm supports the back of the earring.
Tahitian pearl
Jewelry; General jewelry
Dark coloured pearls grown in black-lipped oysters. Because of their rarity in nature, most Tahitian pearls are now cultured.
Freshwater pearl
Jewelry; General jewelry
Freshwater pearls are harvested from freshwater rivers and/or lakes in China, Japan and the United States.
Igi
Jewelry; General jewelry
International Gemological Institute. The largest independent institution that certifies gems and appraises diamonds.
Half-channel setting
Jewelry; General jewelry
Either side of a stone is bordered and secured by a strip of metal.
