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Terms for subject Jewelry (567 entries)

kaleidoscope pendant	,/strong> A pendant that has been fashioned to work like a kaleidoscope. Often, precious gemstones are used inside the metal cylinder instead of confetti or other materials.
Koh-i-Noor diamond	108.92 carats, was originally a round stone of 186 carats belonging to the Indian Raj. It was bought in 1739 by the Shah of Persia, who called it "Mountain of Light" (Koh-i-Noor) It came into the possession of the East India Company in 1850, who represe
tiffany diamond	128.51 carats, found in the Kimberly mine of South Africa, in 1878. It weighed 287.42 carats as a rough diamond. It was bought by the jewelers Tiffany in New York and cut in Paris with 90 facets.
Flourentine diamond	137.27 carats, was held by the Medici family of Florentine in 1657. During the 18th century is was in the Habsburg crown, then it was used as a brooch. After the First World War it's whereabouts are unknown.
dresden diamond	41 carats, most likely from India. This pear shaped green diamond's early history is not known. In around 1700 it was in the possession of August the Strong, Duke of Saxony. Kept in the Green Hall in Dresden, hence it's name.
Nassak diamond	43.38 carats, was originally over 90 carats and in a Temple of Shiva near Nassak, in India. It was looted in 1818 by the English, then re-cut in New York in 1927. Today it is held in a private collection somewhere in the United States.
Cullinan I diamond	530.20 carats. Cut from the largest diamond ever found (3106 carats) also called the "Star of Africa". Named after the chairman of the Premier mine in South Africa at the time, Sir Thomas Cullinan. It was cut, along with 104 other stones by the firm of A
Sancy diamond	55 carats, is said to have been worn by Charles the Brave around 1470. It was bought by Signeur de Sancy in 1570 from the French ambassador to Turkey. Since 1906 is has belonged to the Astor family of London.
Cullinan IV diamond	63.60 carats, one of the 105 stones from the largest diamond ever found. It is in the crown of Queen Mary and can be removed to be worn as a brooch. Also kept in the Tower of London.
shah diamond	88.70 carats, came from India and is only partially polished. It has three inscriptions of monarchs' names. In 1829 it was given to Tsar Nicholas I, and is now kept in the Kremlin in Moscow.
kan	A Japanese commercial unit of weight, equals 1000 momme.
single bale	A bale is the piece affixed to the top of a pendant through which the chain passes and pieces with a single bale feature one loop as opposed to others that may have two or more.
ribbed bangle	A bangle bracelet generally comprised of multiple like bangles connected at one point giving the piece a ribbed effect.
twisted bangle	A bangle bracelet that features a twisted design.
octagon bangle	A bangle that has eight solid sides, no hinges, and usually no closure.
sizing bar	A bar placed on a ring that enables the wearer to reduce the ring's size to properly fit their finger without altering the band. Sizing bars can be purchased at most jewelry stores and are often made of flexible plastic or rubber.
adularescence	A blue-whitish form of opalescence.
tennis bracelet	A bracelet containing many small gemstones, such as diamonds, that are set one after the other into a narrow chain.
baby bracelet	A bracelet designed to be worn by a baby or toddler. Popularized by Tiffany &Co., they are often given as christening gifts and engraved with the child's name.
bar link bracelet	A bracelet featuring only bar links.