Jewelry and various jewelry terms

This simple glossary gives you an idea of ​​the meaning behind everyday gemstones and jewels, and a detailed understanding of the meaning of more vocabulary and minimal use of words.

Alloy: A mixture of two or more metals often used in jewelry (for example, 10 carat gold).

Starlight: Also known as the starlight effect, this is a reflection effect of the two intersecting primary bands of light passing through the surface of the gemstone. It is usually formed by reflecting light rays through thin fibers or needle-like flaws in all directions. Divided into 6 bundles, 4 bundles and even more rare 12 clusters of stars. Ruby and sapphire are sometimes prone to this phenomenon.

Golden sandstone flash: This is a color effect that occurs when light is reflected by small, metal or leaf-shaped metal enamel.

Melon button: An attachment on the top of the top pituitary that allows the top pit to be suspended by a chain.

Ring: A ring structure that always has the same width. Usually used for engagement rings.

Bracelet: A bracelet that can be worn loosely on the wrist or tightly attached to the wrist.

Clip-on: A metal rod that passes through the ring like a railroad track. Gemstones are placed between these metal bars, so that the two sides of the gemstone are exposed to light. This technique maximizes the absorption of light, resulting in superior brightness and brilliance.

Alien: This term was originally used to describe a form of European music, art, and architecture in the 17th century that emphasized luxury. In gemology, it is a pearl that is appropriately used to subtly describe irregular shapes.

Inlay: A bezel is designed to hold a gemstone to the waist of a diamond, safely surrounding the entire edge of the gemstone. According to the change of the package, it is divided into “embedded inlay” or “gypsy inlay”.

Fishhook: A fixture used to hold a necklace or bracelet.

Box buckle: A box with a shallow concave shell with a groove inside, and the tongue extends into the groove to securely close the button.

British Gold Seal: This system protects the public from fraud and prevents traders from unfair competition. According to this system, we can understand who the jewel maker is, how to ensure the purity, and the test results of AssayOffice (the longest company in the UK with the gold and silver products to suppress the quality inspection mark) and what kind of imprint on the jewelry .