BANGLE: A non-flexible bracelet that has to be slipped over the hand to be worn. Bangles are part of traditional Indian jewelry. In India, bangles are usually worn in pairs, one or more on each arm.
BIRTHSTONE JEWELRY: A Birthstone is a particular gemstone associated with a specific month of the year. A Birthstone is also thought to bring luck, prosperity, happiness and good health to the individual who was born in that particular month. Below is the most common list used today.
*January - Garnet
*February - Amethyst
*March - Aquamarine
*April - Diamond
*May - Emerald
*June - Pearl or Moonstone
*July - Ruby
*August - Peridot
*September - Sapphire
*October - Opal
*November - Citrine
*December - Blue Topaz
BLING: Refers to flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth.
CHARM JEWELRY: Jewelry featuring a small pendant or trinket, that may have symbolic meanings. This would include a Charm Necklace, a Charm Bracelet or Charm Earrings.
CLIP-ON EARRINGS: An earring designed for non-pierced ears.
COCKTAIL RING: The Cocktail Ring has been around for centuries. And, one thing has stayed true - the unforgettable large size of the ring. This type of ring need only be fashionable and bold enough to wear to a cocktail party.
COSTUME JEWELRY: Any jewelry that is made of less valuable materials including base metals, glass, plastic, and synthetic stones, in place of more valuable materials such as precious metals and gems. Costume Jewelry is usually inexpensive, and often flashy. Its main use is in fashion, as opposed to "real" jewelry which may be regarded primarily as collectibles, keepsakes, or investments.
CZ JEWELRY / CUBIC ZIRCONIA JEWELRY: This is a hard and clear gemstone that is mass-produced then cut to resemble a diamond. Cubic zirconia gems are colorless, like diamonds, but are also manufactured in colored form. A wide selection of CZ jewelry is available such as a CZRing, a CZ Necklace, a CZ Pendant, a CZ Bracelet or CZ Earrings.
ENAMEL: Enameling is the fusion of a special powdered glass to metals. The glass can be applied using different techniques, but all methods use heat to melt the powder.
ENGAGEMENT RING: In Western tradition, an Engagement Ring is a ring worn by a woman indicating her engagement to be married. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, it is worn on the left-hand ring finger, while in other countries, such as Poland, it is customary for the ring to be worn on the right-hand. By modern convention, the ring is usually presented as a betrothal gift by a man to his prospective bride while or directly after she accepts his marriage proposal. It represents a formal agreement to future marriage.
FLEUR DE LIS JEWELRY: (Flur-dah-lee) Fleur de lis is translated: flower of the lily, a common symbol for perfection, light and life. Throughout the centuries, fleur de lis jewelry has been used in ornamentation and heraldry, and associated with the French crown. This jewelry is a beautiful continuation of royal meanings and standards. Dress with happiness and grace!
GOLD: A yellow precious metal which is valued for its beauty and purity since it does not oxidize or tarnish like most other metals. For over 6000 years it has been used for coins and jewelry and has become regarded as a symbol of wealth.
GOLD PLATED: Gold plating is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, most often copper or silver, by chemical or electrochemical means.
HOOP EARRINGS: Earrings with metal formed into hoop shapes, which may form complete circles or extend only partially around.
.925 STERLING SILVER JEWELRY: S Sterling Silver is a metal comprised of at least 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (other metals) including, but not limited to, copper and nickel. This could be a .925 Sterling Silver Ring, a .925 Sterling Silver Necklace, a .925 Sterling Silver Pendant, .925 Sterling Silver Earrings or a .925 Sterling Silver Bracelet.
NICKLE-FREE: Gold or sterling silver that does not contain nickel. Several people are allergic to this metal and experience skin irritation if they wear it.
RHINESTONE JEWELRY: Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine. The availability was greatly increased when around 1775 the Alsatian jeweler Georg Friedrich Strass had the idea to imitate diamonds by coating the lower side of glass with metal powder. Typically, crystal rhinestones have been primarily used on costumes, apparel and jewelry
RHODIUM / RHODIUM PLATED / RHODIUM PLATING: (Row-dee-um) This metal is part of the platinum family that can be applied to alloys, such as sterling silver, to give it a platinum type finish. This process was popular in the 30뭩 and 40뭩 and is known for its durability.
STAINLESS STEEL: An alloy of steel with chromium that is practically immune to rusting and ordinary corrosion.
STUD EARRINGS: (STUDS) The main characteristic of Stud Earrings is the appearance of floating on the ear or earlobe without a visible (from the front) point of connection. Studs are invariably constructed on the end of a post, which penetrates straight through the ear. The post is held in place by a removable friction back or clutch. |
