METALS
AlloyA combination of two or more metals.
Sterling silver
A silver alloy containing 92.5% silver, often noted as 925.
Vermeil
A combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals.
Filigree
A gold or silver wire that has been twisted into patterns.
CUTS
CabochonA stone with no facets and a rounded, domed surface.
Briolette
A faceted, tear-drop shaped stone. (If not faceted, just called a “drop.”)
Cushion
A gemstone cut with a rectangular or square cross-section and rounded corners.
SETTINGS
PavéStones set close together, with no metal showing between them. (Think “paved.”)
Bezel
A gemstone held in its mounting by a narrow band of metal surrounding the girdle (outside perimeter) of the stone.
Cluster
Small stones or pearls arranged a larger stone in a setting.
PEARLS
Freshwater pearlsPearls cultivated in mollusks, not oysters, and found in fresh, warm water. Generally elongated in shape (though they can be a range of shapes), they have a milky, translucent appearance.
Cultured pearl
Human intervention is used to start the pearl's formation in an oyster or mussel.
Mother-of-pearl
The iridescent coating on the inside of oyster shells.
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