{"id":84,"date":"2014-10-31T15:33:23","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T19:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?page_id=84"},"modified":"2015-10-06T10:16:21","modified_gmt":"2015-10-06T14:16:21","slug":"jewelry-terms-definitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/jewelry-terms-definitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewelry Terms & Definitions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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4 C’s<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Grading System for Grading Diamonds was designed by G.I.A. It includes: Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat Weight!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10x<\/strong><\/p>\n10x Means Ten Powered Magnification! It’s used in Jeweler’s Microscopes & Jeweler’s Hand-Held Loupes for Grading Gems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Alloys<\/strong><\/p>\nAlloys are Metals or Minerals that are mixed with other Metals to make them stronger and more durable. Like 14kt Gold is 14% Gold & 10% Alloy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Amethyst<\/strong><\/p>\nAmethyst is the Birthstone for February. This lovely Purple Quartz is one of the most Popular, Beautiful, and most Inexpensive Gemstones found on Earth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Appraisal<\/strong><\/p>\nReplacement Value of Jewelry Items. Whether it is Rings, Pendants, Bracelets or Earrings. Jewelry Appraisals are usually used for Insurance purposes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Aquamarine<\/strong><\/p>\nAquamarine is the Birthstone for March. This beautiful Light-Blue Gem resembles Water and is often a favorite for people who wear Blue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Baguette<\/strong><\/p>\nA Cut of Diamond that is long & narrow. Baguette is French for “Little Sticks”. Baguettes & Tapered Baguettes are often used in Wedding Sets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Bead Setting<\/strong><\/p>\nA way of Setting Gemstones and Diamonds into Mountings. The Stones are held into the Pave setting by tiny, little Beads of Metal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Beryl<\/strong><\/p>\nA popular Parent Gemstone for which both Emeralds and Aquamarines come from. Beryl often comes from Pegmatites in Caves.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Bezel Facets<\/strong><\/p>\nSmall Facets that are cut into the top Crown of a Diamond. They help bend light into the Diamond to reflect back Fire and Brilliance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Bezel Setting<\/strong><\/p>\nBezel Setting a Stone into a Mounting with nothing more than a Wall of Metal that circles the Stone and holds it down securely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Birthstones<\/strong><\/p>\nGemstones that are designated for the 12 Months of the Year. Even though there are 12 Months, there are actually 17 Birthstones in all.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Blemishes<\/strong><\/p>\nTiny Marks or Flaws that show on the outside surface of a Diamond. Blemishes are usually graded differently than Internal Inclusions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Blue Diamonds<\/strong><\/p>\nA Natural Fancy Blue Colored Diamond that emits a beautiful Blue or Blue-Green shade of Color like the well known Hope Diamond.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Bow-Tie<\/strong><\/p>\nA dark shadow that looks like a Bow-Tie and forms inside Fancy Cut Diamonds because of their elongated style of Cut!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Brilliance<\/strong><\/p>\nThe amount of White Light that reflects back from the body of a Diamond. White Light is called “Brilliance”. Colored Light is called “Fire”.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Bridal Set<\/strong><\/p>\nA term used to describe the combination of the Ladies Engagement Ring and the Ladies Wedding Band! They are usually sold together as a Set!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Brilliant Cut<\/strong><\/p>\nThe most popular Cut of Diamond in the World. The Brilliant Cut is a Round Cut Diamond that has 58 Facets on it (57 if there is no Culet).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Carat<\/strong><\/p>\nThe word Carat is used to describe the Weight of a Stone. e.g. There are 100 Points in a Carat Diamond (1.00 CT). 50 Points in a 1\/2 Carat (.50 CT).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Carat Weight<\/strong><\/p>\nCarat Weight refers to the actual Weight of the Diamond. Carat Weight is one of the 4 C’s that are used to Grade and Price Diamonds!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Carbon Spots<\/strong><\/p>\nCarbon Spots are Inclusions or Imperfections inside a Diamond. Carbon Spots are more noticeable when they are Black in color!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Cavities<\/strong><\/p>\nInclusions that extend into a Diamond. A Cavity usually looks like a rough hole or deep chunk taken out of the Diamond’s surface!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Channel Setting<\/strong><\/p>\nA way of Setting Diamonds or Gemstones into a Mounting. Channels are Walls that are built into the Ring which then hold the stones securely!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Citrine<\/strong><\/p>\nThe official Birthstone for the Month of November. Citrine is a wonderful Yellow-Orange Gemstone that often resembles a Golden Sunset!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Clarity<\/strong><\/p>\nOne of the 4C’s that refers to the amount of Inclusions inside a Diamond. The cleaner the stone, the higher the Clarity!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Clarity Grades<\/strong><\/p>\nClarity Ranges are: Flawless, Internally Flawless, Very Very Slightly Included, Very Slightly Included, Slightly Included & Imperfect!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Clouds<\/strong><\/p>\nFoggy areas in a Diamond that are Imperfections in the stone. They are often mistaken for a “White” Diamond because they resemble Salt!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Cleavage<\/strong><\/p>\nCleavage refers to the way a Diamond is Cut. Cleavage lines are followed by the Cutter to determine the Shape & Cut of the stone!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Color<\/strong><\/p>\nColor is one of the 4 C’s of Diamond Grading that refers to the Hue of the Diamond, whether it be White, Yellow, Brown or Fancy Colored!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Corundum<\/strong><\/p>\nCorundum is one of the most sought after Gemstone families there is. Both Ruby and Sapphire come from this wonderful rock! It’s very durable!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Crown<\/strong><\/p>\nCrown can mean 2 things: It’s the top part of a Diamond. And also, it’s the end of a Watch Stem that’s used to set the time and date!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Crystals<\/strong><\/p>\nCrystals can mean 2 different things: It’s a type of Inclusion found in a Diamond. And it’s also the Glass on the Face of a Watch!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Cubic Zirconia<\/strong><\/p>\nCubic Zirconia, or CZ or Cubic Zirconium, is a man-made Diamond Look-a-like. CZ is Inexpensive, very Pretty, Colorful, but also very Brittle!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Culet<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Culet is the Facet on the bottom, or tip of the Diamond. Most Diamonds have a Culet, but it’s not necessary for the Beauty or the Cut!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Cultured Pearl<\/strong><\/p>\nPearls that are man-made in a Laboratory to duplicate how Nature makes them. Cultured Pearls are often better looking than Real Pearls because they can control the shape!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Cut<\/strong><\/p>\nCut is one of the 4 C’s that refers to the Cut of the Diamond, and not the Shape! Cut, Proportions, Facets and Depth are all rolled into one!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Depth<\/strong><\/p>\nDepth is often referred to as the Depth of a Diamond. The Depth can determine whether your Diamond is Cut to Proper Proportions or not!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Diamond<\/strong><\/p>\nDiamond is not only the Hardest Natural Substance known to Man, but it’s also the Official Gemstone, or Birthstone for the Month of April!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Diamond Tester<\/strong><\/p>\nA Diamond Tester is a device used to determine if a stone is a Genuine Diamond or another Stone like CZ, or even a Lab-Made Diamond Simulant!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Emerald<\/strong><\/p>\nOne of the Precious Gemstones that is very Rare & Deep Green in Color. Emerald is also the official Birthstone for the Month of May!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Emerald Cut<\/strong><\/p>\nA Cut of Diamond that’s Rectangular in Shape. Emerald Cuts used to be very popular, that is until the Princess Cut took over!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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E.S.P.<\/strong><\/p>\nStands for Extended Service Plan which is a great additional plan that Jewelers sell you to cover the cost of Repairing your Jewelry!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Extra Facets<\/strong><\/p>\nExtra Facets can be a Diamond with more than 58 Facets. Or a Diamond with an Extra Facet Cut out of the stone to rid the Diamond of a defect or Inclusion!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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