Glossary
Jewellery glossary
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- Rose Gold
- Rose gold is the name given to an alloy of gold and copper.
- Satin Finish
- Satin is a type of matte finish made by sandblasting, brushing with a stiff wire brush or chemically altering a shiny metallic surface. A satin finish has a soft, pearl-like luster instead of a bright polish.
- Screw-Back
- A screw-back is a vise-like clamp that holds a non-pierced earring on the ear by a screw that can be tightened against the earlobe.
- Semi-Precious Stones
- Semi-precious stones are naturally occuring stones that include amethyst, aventurine, carnelian, garnet, opal and rose quartzes.