Also called Mother Of Pearl. Made from the inside of the seashell.
Short for Aurora Borealis
Sometimes spelled Alpacca is an alloy metal consisting of approx 60% copper, 20% nickel, 20% zinc, and 5% tin
An amulet is a pendant or charm worn for its protective magic powers
Art Deco was popular from the 1925-1939. The art deco style was characterized by angular geometric shapes, zigzags, bold colors, molded or faceted Czech glass beads, plastics such as celluloid and bakelite. This era began to use colored stones more. Jade, onyx and sometimes coral was set in geometric shapes. The art deco period began with very light designs but as the period progressed designs become bolder and more blocky.
Art Nouveau was popular from 1895 until World War I. Art Nouveau style was characterized by curves and naturalistic designs. It was especially focused on depicting long - haired, sensual women, flower styles, sensual curves, and naturalistic.
Arts and Crafts
The Arts and Crafts movement that began in the late 1800s as a rebellion against the mass - produced, machine made that were common in the late Victorian era. The designers felt that their work should look handmade, so jewelry of this era will often have tiny hammer marks on it. Gold was used but silver was more common because it was used to emphasize the craftsmanship of the piece rather than the value of the metal. Cabochon stones such as moonstone, mother of pearl, agate, amber were quite popular.
Faceted glass beads that have an added iridescent coating are called aurora borealis. The coating is used on beads and rhinestones and produces a multi color light reflection. The Aurora borealis means northern lights. The iridescent surface occurs when a very thin layer of metallic atoms are deposited on the lower surface of the stone. The process was invented by the Swarovski Co & Christian Dior in 1955.
According to Greek mythology, the god Dionysus, master of revelry and drunkenness, created amethyst as he wept over the statue of a fair maiden. According to legend, Dionysus was in a terrible mood and vowed to have his vicious tigers attack the next mortal who crossed his path. As fate would have it, a fair maiden by the name of Amethyst was strolling in the wood. As the tigers rushed forward to attack the maiden, the chaste goddess Artemis took pity on the lady and transformed her into a figure of pure quartz. Dionysus, mortified by his actions, wept over Amethyst, turning the crystal to the color of deep wine, creating the first amethyst. For the Greeks, this crystal would come to serve as a protection against intoxication. The word amethustos means not drunken, and the Greeks would carve goblets and vessels from the stone to prevent inebriety. Like a beautiful wine, prized amethyst is the color of deep purple, but can be found in shades of light lavender, violet, and lilac. The stone has been used by cultures for centuries, most notably by the Greeks and people of Central and South America, who used it to carve one of the legendary crystal skulls. The skull supposedly has mystical powers, most likely due to the chemical principals of the crystal. Amethyst is a form of quartz, composed of silicon dioxide, iron, and aluminum. Like all quartz, it is piezoelectric, creating an electric charge when rubbed or heated. Although its mystic qualities may be hocus pocus, this wine colored stone is certainly enchanting.
Gazing into the swirling depths of this stone, men caught glimpses of the future, eternal youth, and eternal happiness. With a name whose Latin meaning is sea water, the aquamarine reflects the most delicate tones of the most soothing sea. Yet despite its delicate appearance, it is plenty tough, with a score of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Scale. A variation of beryl, which is the same mineral that makes up emerald, aquamarine, or beryllium aluminum silicate, has been valued throughout the ages. It was known to the ancients as the sailor’s gem, a gift from the sea, and would protect those who set sail on the treacherous oceans. The Romans believed that an aquamarine engraved with a frog would allow the owner to make peace with his enemies. The stone reached enormous popularity in the 1300’s, not because of its remarkable beauty, but because of its rumored ability to act as an antidote to any poison. Although this tradition faded away, aquamarines still evoke images of ancient seas and eternal love.
Watches with atomic movements are the most accurate timekeepers in the world. Each watch synchronizes with the National Institute of Science and Technology’s atomic clock several times daily via radio signal. As a result, the watch will only lose a second once in every one million years. It adjusts automatically to time zones, leap years, and daylight savings time. Most atomic watches use quartz movements to keep time between synchronizations.
Automatic watches operate using the same principal as mechanical watches. The chief difference is that one does not need to wind an automatic watch; the motion of the wearer’s arm ensures that the spring is wound. The watch contains a semicircular rotor attached to a ratcheted winding mechanism that swings back and forth as the watch moves. As a result, the watch never needs a battery. Self-winding mechanisms were invented in 1770 when days Abraham-Louis Perrelet created a movement for pocket watches. When wristwatches became popular after World War I, John Harwood created a bumper watch. This watch included a rotor that did not rotate fully, but bumped back and forth to create the necessary ratcheting motion. With the perfection of the mechanism, today’s automatic watches will run for two days with a fully wound spring. The watch may need to be occasionally reset to maintain accuracy, or one can purchase a watch winder that will keep the watch’s spring wound when not being worn.
On April 17, 1834, Tsar Alexander II came of age and became the ruler of Russia. On that same day in an emerald mine in the Urals, a miraculous stone was discovered. The green stone was originally thought to be an emerald, until it was illuminated under incandescent light and turned a deep shade of red. The new stone was called alexandrite after the new tsar. Alexandrite became the nation stone of tsarist Russia, whose colors were red and green, and was very popular in jewelry stores in St. Petersburg and Moscow. The gem did not become popular in America until Tiffany’s master gemologist George Kunz released a collection of jewelry using the stone. Alexandrite is composed of chrysoberyl containing chromium, which gives the gem its ability to change color. With a hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale, it is ideal for jewelry. It is quite a rare gem and a wonderful addition to any gem lover’s collection.
Bakelite was patented in 1909 and is also called catalin. It is a synthetic material which was extensively used in jewelry during the 1930s Depression. It can be molded or carved and multi colors can be inlaid together. It has a distinct scent when rubbed to warm, somewhat like formaldehyde
A gemstone cut in a narrow rectangular shape. Small diamonds are sometimes cut this way to use as accents
An irregular, rounded stone, glass or bead. Imitation pearls with an uneven shape are also referred to as baroque.
Base metal, pot metal, white metal
Any combination of alloys of non - precious metals.
The way of setting a stone in which the stone is held in place by a narrow band of metal around the outer edge of the stone.
Birthstones have their roots in ancient astrology, and there have been many birthstone lists used over the years. This is one of the more common lists. January – Garnet; February – Amethyst; March – Aquamarine; April – Diamond; May – Emerald; June – Pearl or Moonstone; July – Ruby; August – Peridot; September – Sapphire; October – Opal; November – Citrine or Topaz; December – Turquoise or Zircon
A Victorian chain of which the links are rectangular folded pieces of metal, made in gold, gold fill, and sterling silver. Book chains often had large locket attached and they were usually elaborately engraved.
An alloy of copper and zinc which has a nice yellow color.
Britannia or pewter
A somewhat dull silver - colored alloy of tin, antimony, and copper.
Never has a stone suffered from such confusion as topaz. The name itself is a mystery. Some concede that the name came from the Indian Sanskrit tapas, meaning fire. Others believe the word is of Greek origin, coming from the name of the island Topazo where peridot was mined. Another possible origin is the Greek topazos which means shine. Whatever origin is correct, they all evoke beautiful images of this stunning gem. A silicate mineral of fluorine and aluminum, it comes in many colors, perhaps the most alluring to be blue. Blue topaz has three variants, Sky, Swiss, and London Topaz, ranging from the faintest azure to darkest navy. All forms are quite hard with a Mohs score of eight, and have been thought to possess mystical powers which could protect, heal, or enlighten the wearer.
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Abbreviated "ct." and spelled with a "c" is a measure of weight used for gemstones. A.15 carat stone can be called either 5 points, or 1/5 of a carat. The relationship of weight and size is different for each family of stones.
A style of carving in which the design motif is left and the surrounding surface is cut away leaving the design in relief. Often made of shell, hard stone, glass, and more recently plastics
Made by a centrifugal method of casting metal which becomes thick and hard.
Celluloid is derived from cellulose which is a natural plant fiber. It was first synthesized around 1870. Celluloid items for were often set with pave rhinestones. Celluloid is flammable and it does deteriorate quickly if exposed to moisture.
Abbreviation for cultured freshwater pearls
A gem setting technique in which a number of square or rectangular stones are set side by side in a grooved channel. The stones are not secured individually, so there is no metal visible between the stones. Used mostly on round or baguette
A chatelaine is a set of implements worn at the waist which then carries various items such as needle cases, pencil, scissors, dangling from chains attached to it.
It is a setting in which the stone is held in by many metal claws around a metal ring.
A claw setting is one in which a series of metal prongs called claws holds a stone securely in a setting. The claw settings used today date back to the 1800's
Cloisonné is a method of applying enamel to metal in which the design is first outlined on the metal surface using a metal wire. The space between the wires is filled with enamel and then fired to a glassy sheen
The back of the stone is not exposed, meaning the metal is not cut away behind the stone
Small stones set clustered around a larger center stone
A silver colored metal that is a mixture of 80% silver and 20% copper. A lot of European silver pieces are coin silver and are marked 800.
Small, soft metal beads that are squeezed shut to secure loops of threading material fasteners onto clasps.
A glass stone or bead, usually with high lead content.
Carat Total Weight
Also known as Cubic zirconia or CZ is a lab produced gemstone that resembles a diamond.
Citrine reflects nature’s sweetest and sunniest shades. Its tones capture every color of the sun, from the soft, pale sunrise, to a midday gleam, to a fiery sunset. The gem’s name comes from the French citron, meaning lemon, and the stone certainly captures this citrusy flavor. As sweet and lovely as honey, citrine has been prized as a healing stone which evokes joy and jubilation. This stone makes the perfect gift for the sunshine in your life.
Cultured Pearl vs. Natural Pearls
Culture pearls are identical to natural pearls in physical composition and appearance. The only difference between the two types is that a natural pearl forms when a particle enters the mollusk by chance, and a cultured pearl forms when the particle is placed in the shell by man. Cultured pearls are not imitation pearls because they are made of nacre. One can distinguish a true pearl from an imitation by rubbing the object against one’s teeth. Pearls feel gritty, whereas imitations will be smooth. Due to the rarity and price of natural pearls, the majority of pearls on the market these days are cultured. The modern process of culturing was created by three Japanese men in the early 1900’s. Tokichi Nishikawa and Tatsuhei Mise simultaneously discovered the method of inserting a particle into the shell, but it was Kokichi Mikimoto who truly founded the industry by focusing on creating truly round pearls. The industry has spread to many nations, including China and Australia and now includes freshwater as well as saltwater pearls.
Also known as Australian Jade or the Victory Stone, chrysoprase is an apple green variety of chalcedony that contains nickel. According to legend, Alexander the Great wore a chrysoprase into every battle, which was the key to his incredible military conquests. The young commander, who was undefeated on the battlefield, was only overcome by death after a snake bit the stone and it was lost in a river. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, chrysoprase is great for jewelry. Perhaps it will lead to some conquests of your own.
A foil - backed rhinestone that has lost its original shininess, usually after water has damaged the foil.
A matching set of jewelry consisting of two pieces - a necklace and
earrings, a pin and earrings.
A Faceted, glittery glass bead; rhinestone.
A wide choker necklace worn tight around the neck above the collarbone
just like a dog's collar. Very popular in Edwardian times
A form of gemstone trickery that was devised to allow inexpensive
materials to imitate the more valuable gemstones before modern
A combination of two clips on a pin back. Duette was a registered
design by Coro, but is now used generically for this design.
laboratory created substitute for a naturally mined diamond.
The physical characteristics of DiamondAura®, such as a hardness of 8.5 on
the Moh’s Scale, a dispersion (fire) of .066 that exceeds a diamond, and
a high refractive index (brilliance) of 2.176, establishes it as true “perfection
from the laboratory”. And like a mined diamond, DiamondAura® will also cut
glass. It is a beautiful diamond simulation that is durable, inexpensive
and visually indistinguishable from a mined diamond except by an experienced
technician utilizing the proper equipment.
are universal symbols of love. The Romans
began the tradition of exchanging bands, which were placed on the
ring finger which was said to have a vein that lead directly to the heart.
entered the picture in the 15th century when Emperor Maximilian I
gave his bride, Mary, Duchess of Burgundy, a diamond wedding band, and the
has continued. In the 1870’s, major finds in South Africa allowed
more people than ever to purchase diamonds. The value of a diamond is based
on the Four C’s: cut, color, clarity, and carat.
in such a manner that will emphasize its brilliance and fire. Although
diamonds are usually thought of as completely colorless, they come
in almost every color, including blue, yellow, and even black. This range
is due to the chemical composition of the stones. Natural diamonds
are pure carbon, but may contain impurities, such as nitrogen, which creates yellow diamonds, or boron, which creates blue gems. The most valuable
diamonds are described as flawless, and have no inclusions that change
their color or affect their brilliance. Carat describes the size of a diamond.
One carat is equal to 200 milligrams.
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Enamel is produced by fusing colored powdered glass to metal to
produce a vitreous or glass - like, decorative surface. Translucent
enamel with fancy engraving on the metal underneath was popular during
A wire finding with a loop at one end. used for linking beads
or beaded links together
Cleopatra’s jewels, to the halls of Incan
palaces, emeralds have held a place in history. They represent life, joy,
wisdom, and even love, for the
Romans dedicated the stone to the goddess
Venus. According to ancient medicine, the stone could provide clarity of
thought or even reveal a lover’s fidelity. The breath-taking, yet soothing
hue comes from the composition of the gem, which is a compound called beryllium
alumino silicate. This formula can contain chromium or vanadium to produce
the magnificent green shade. It is a relatively hard stone with a score
of 7 to 8 on the Mohs Scale. Color is the most important factor for an
emerald, and the stones are cut to show off the gem’s wonderful tone.
Faux is a French word used to describe something made to resemble
something else. The original French word means false, fake, imitation or
All types of fasteners, and construction components used in jewelry
Finish has a brushed or striated appearance.
A method of coating the back of a
stone with silver, gold, or
colored foil. This enhances the brilliancy of the stone,
by reflecting back as much light as possible. It is commonly seen in costume
French jet is black glass designed to imitate real jet. It
was frequently carved.
Pearls. The explorers began shipping the gems back to Europe in mass quantities satisfying the cravings of their monarchs. American freshwater pearls could be found in
royal jewels across the continent. Today, China is the current leader in freshwater pearl production, although many pearls still come from the US. Freshwater pearls are just as valued as their saltwater cousins, consisting of the same organic material often possessing interesting shapes and varied colors.
It is common to see the following words when describing costume jewelry
amethyst, diamond, garnet, emerald, ruby, sapphire. These words should
not be interpreted to mean the precious stones with these names. The terms
used only to describe the color of the non - precious stones. If
the genuine stone is meant, it is usually indicated with the word genuine
in the description.
This general rule also applies to words for metals, such as gold,
silver, copper, and pewter. When used to describe costume jewelry, they
- tone, pewter colored, etc.
Gold colored or electro - plated, not gold as in measurable in karats.
Gold washed" describes products that have an extremely thin electroplating of gold [less
than .175 microns thick]. This will wear away more quickly than gold plate,
gold - filled, or gold electroplate
A metal alloy that is composed of 90 percent copper and 10 percent
Herkimer diamonds are clear, lustrous, doubly terminated crystals
of quartz they are not true diamonds. These brilliant stones have a hardness
Hearts and Arrows Ideal Cut
A design carved down into a gemstone. Some of the most commonly found
Victorian intaglios are carved in Carnelian, an orange - brown variety
of quartz. Intaglio is a method of decoration in which a design is cut into
the surface. Signet rings are frequently decorated with intaglio, as
An iridescent object displays many lustrous, changing colors. Iridescence
is caused by the reflection of light from the jewel.
A metal and member of the platinum family, it is often alloyed with
platinum to improve workability, thus you will find pieces marked something
like "90% Plat. 10% Irrid" to indicate that the alloy is 90 % platinum and 10% iridium.
Irradiated diamonds are diamonds that have been exposed to radiation.
This permanently changes the diamond's color. The irradiated stones
take on a greenish or an aquamarine hue. Irradiations of diamonds
was first done
in 1904 by Sir William Crookes.
The act of being exposed to radiation. Many stones are irradiated
in order to enhance their color. Being irradiated changes the crystal
structure of the mineral by moving electrons. Irradiation techniques
bombard the crystal
with high - energy radiation producing a stone with very little
radioactivity and a change of color.
Jet is also known as agate. It is a form of fossilized coal that
became popular for mourning jewelry after Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert
in 1861. Produced mainly in Whitby England. It is hard, lightweight
lustrous black and it is frequently cabochon cut.
A small wire ring, not soldered shut, used to link elements of jewelry.
A pendant with a dangling stone that hangs from a necklace. Lavaliers
were named for the infamous Duchess Louise de La Valliere a French
woman who was a mistress of the French King Louis, dating 1644 – 1710
Jewelry materials derived from living organisms: pearl, cultured
pearl, fresh - water pearl; mother of pearl; coral.
Lucite is a clear strong plastic that can be molded or carved.
It became popular in the 1940s.
Stones sparkle or sheen. The way it reflects light. The luster
depends on the nature of the stone's surface reflectivity
Mabe or Mobe
An oval stone which is pointed at both ends, a stone cut in a boat
shape, pointed at both ends, with rounded sides
A single strand that is from 22 to 23 inches (56 to 58 cm) long.
A melee is a small diamond, under .20 carat.
A tough, stiff wire that retains its
A misleading term for rock crystal, and not a diamond at all.
Micromosaics are pictures or decorations that are made out of extremely
small pieces of stone, glass or other materials
Means "thousand flowers" in Italian. A method of creating glass or clay beads, with intricate patterns
Millimeters. A Metric measurement used for Pearls and; Gemstones
that are made by the molding process and not by carving
the material, usually made from plastic, glass, or porcelain
that is formed in a mold. Often, two colors of material are used,
one for the relief pattern
and another for the background.
Is actually a pyrope garnet and not a ruby at all.
Mother of Pearl
A type of jewelry worn when one is mourning the loss of a loved
one. It is often black, subdued jewelry often made of
jet or black glass and metal with a Japanned finish or jewelry that
hair jewelry or topaz or rainbow topaz which is topaz
that has been color enhanced by coating it with a fine
layer of metal atoms. This stone has red, green, violet,
A white metal mixture of copper, zinc, and nickel which contains
no silver. Also known as German Silver. Consists of approx 60% copper,
20% nickel, 20%
zinc, and 5%
An opal triplet is a manufactured stone that is composed of three
thin layers that are glued together. A thin layer of opal is sandwiched
a layer of clear quartz and a layer of either obsidian or ironstone.
Blocking the passage of light.
precious stone. The Romans considered it a queen of gems. Pliny the Elder
as possessing the best attributes of all the world’s gems, and Mark Antony
once banished a senator for not selling him one of the beautiful stones.
In the Middle Ages, opals were believed to promote good eyesight and
help prevent blonde hair from losing its color. Opals have been given as
the ages. Napoleon gave his Empress Josephine an opal which he called
the “Burning of Troy.” Queen Victoria loved to give opals as gifts to
new brides, despite
the superstition of the age that opals were bad luck. This belief came
from the novel Anne of Geuerstein by Sir Walter Scott. In the book, Lady Hermoine is killed when a
drop of holy water lands on her opal. Scott’s novel hurt the opal industry
for some time. In 1877, a major find in Australia popularized opal once
again and introduced new shades of the lovely gem. The opal’s ability
to reflect every color of the rainbow comes from its structure, which is composed
small spheres of silica gel.
Opals range in shades from dark black to
A term for imitation gemstones. Fine jewelry was often imitated in
finely made copies to protect the wearer from theft, and these were
referred to as paste. Paste is glass that is cut and faceted to imitate gemstones.
Patina is the change to the jewelry surface resulting from natural
Very tightly set stones, as in a pavement; a gem setting technique
in which the stones are set low and very closely spaced, so that the
surface appears to be paved with gemstones. In better pieces, claw
settings are used;
in less expensive pieces, the stones are simple glued in.
Culture pearls are identical to natural pearls in physical composition
and appearance. The only difference between the two types is that a
natural pearl forms when a particle enters the mollusk by chance, and
a cultured pearl forms when the particle is placed in the shell by man. Cultured
are not imitation pearls because they are made of nacre. One can distinguish
a true pearl from an imitation by rubbing the object against one’s
teeth. Pearls feel gritty, whereas imitations will be smooth. Due to
and price of natural pearls, the majority of pearls on the market these
days are cultured. The modern process of culturing was created by three
Japanese men in the early 1900’s. Tokichi Nishikawa and Tatsuhei Mise simultaneously
discovered the method of inserting a particle into the shell, but it
Kokichi Mikimoto who truly founded the industry by focusing on creating
truly round pearls. The industry has spread to many nations, including
Australia and now includes freshwater as well as saltwater pearls.
Cultured Pearl vs. Natural Pearls
Mother-of-pearl and Abalone
Pewter items are described and marked as such if they contain at least
90% tin. Also, a somewhat dull silver - colored alloy of tin, antimony,
A form of cloisonné in which the enamel in the cells has no backing,
producing a translucent effect.
Plique - a - jour
Pot metal is a term used to cover many, many different mixtures which
do contain precious metals
A princess length necklace
Stones set with individual prongs holding them in place.
Platinum is usually marked one of these ways in the United States
PT or Plat
Robert Frost once wrote, “Nature’s first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold.” Frost believed “nothing gold can stay,” but the wonderful shade of peridot is everlasting. Although the stone’s name comes from the word peritot, meaning gold, the gem is a beautiful, sparkling green. Peridot has been valued for centuries. From Cleopatra, who adorned her exquisite jewelry with the stone, to adventurous pirates, who believed the gem could protect their golden hordes. The stone was originally mined on the island of Topazo in the Red Sea and transported to Egypt, were it was considered the “gem of the sun.” The soothing color arises from the metal within the magnesium iron silicate which makes up the gem. It is often found in volcanic areas, having exploded out of the earth with magma and lava. Peridot can also be found in large quantities in meteorites which hit the earth, making them the little green jewels from outer space.
The Victorians loved romantic symbols, and rings or brooches set
with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, and a Diamond so
that the first letter of each gemstone spelled out
A metal that is part of the platinum family.
A thin plating of rhodium applied over either sterling or other
alloy to give a bright, shiny, long lasting silver - colored
finish to a piece.
A recent designation for the period in the forties when large
scale, stylized geometric forms were the rage. Pink gold,
set with colored
stones, sometimes in floral forms was common.
Jewelry whose design is based on sea life, sea shells, or
A very thin sheet of gold that is laminated to a lesser
metal usually brass. The two layers of metal are heated
them together. The sheet is them rolled into a very thin
sheet and then used to make jewelry.
A rope is a string of pearls that is over 40 inches long.
A Russian gold finish is a matte, antique - look finish.
Miriam Haskell jewelry often has a Russian gold plated
Russian Gold Finish
18 carat engagement ring of Princess Diana. Though the world may not be a sapphire imbedded with earth, perhaps you can find a piece of jewelry imbedded with sapphires that will mean the world to you.
A finish between a matte finish and a brilliant one.
A long rope style necklace, often with a tassel or pendant at the
end, these were popularized in the Edwardian era. It is also known as a
rope, being much longer r than opera - length, often with a pendant
Small pins that are worn together in small groups.
Refers to a very small round pearl or a very small imitation pearl.
The part of a ring that encircles the finger.
When a Manufacturers or Designers name or identifying mark is etched,
carved, or stamped into the Jewelry it is called signed
Used as a means of identification for relatively important
people as it was engraved with a symbol identifying a particular
Silver plated or coated, not sterling silver.
A type of modern - day charm bracelet made from stringing
Victorian era watch fob charms together on a double
chain where the charms
can slide along the chains.
Also called a Brazilian chain is a metal chain made
up of a series of small, linked cups
Made for tourists as a remembrance of their trip.
Small base metal finding resembling a key - ring.
A setting in which a gem is set within an engraved
star; the gem is secured by a small grain of
metal soldered to the base of each ray of the star. Popular
Grooves, lines and scratches found naturally
in some minerals.
Made in laboratories; these stones generally lack imperfections. It is very difficult to distinguish a synthetic stone
The high pronged setting most common today for large stones such as
a diamond solitaire; this setting was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1886.
A necklace made of many strands that are twisted together
A popular material for 19th century jewelry. Tortoise shell is banned
and no longer used, however there are very close plastic imitations
Translucent materials allow light to pass through them, but the
light is diffused (scattered). Some translucent stones include
moonstones, opals, and carnelian. Lucite and other plastics can also be
Transparent materials allow light to pass through them without
scattering the light. Some translucent stones include diamond,
rock crystal, and ruby. Plastics like Lucite can also be transparent.
In the confetti
Lucite bangle above, the glitter within the Lucite is visible
A piece of jewelry that has a part or parts set on a spring.
The spring set parts move as the wearer of the jewelry moves.
A manufactured stone that is made by sandwiching three thin
layers of stones together. For example, an opal triplet
had a top, protective
layer of clear quartz, a thin middle layer of opal, and
a base layer of dark, color
- enhancing stone