Two or more metals combined. An example would be rose gold which is pure yellow gold combined with copper. Antiqued

  Decorative materials or metals affixed to another piece of jewelry. Asscher Cut

  Decorative materials or metals affixed to another piece of jewelry. Asscher Cut

  Also known as the star effect needle-like inclusions align within the stone to produce a star-like reflection on the surface of a cabachon cut gem. Appraisal

  An inflexible bracelet worn around your wrist. There are two types: a solid cylinder or a split hinged bracelet with a clasp. Bangles are considered traditional and symbolic ornaments in South Asia. Bead Setting

  Also known as diamond cut. This typically conical style has numerous kite-shaped and triangular facets arranged in a symmetrical pattern radiating from a large center table facet. Brilliant cut style is used to maximize the amount of light return through the top of the gemstone. This cut typically has 57 facets. Bubble Inclusion

  A unit of measurment based on weight or mass used for diamonds gemstones and pearls. 1 carat = 0.2 grams. Also known as the metric carat. Spelled with a "c" and abbreviated as "ct". A heavier diamond is almost always worth more than a smaller diamond with the same clarity and cut. Carat-weight plays a large ro [..]

  The technical term for the cat's eye effect from the French for "eye of the cat" (oeil de chat). The chatoyant effect comes from the reflection of light through fibrous materials or channels within the gemstone. Also referred to as tiger's eye effect. Choker

  The color of a gemstone is caused by the absorption and reflection properties of elements and impurities contained within the base mineral. Gemstone colors are considered either idiochromatic allochromatic or pseudoisochromatic. Idiochromatic coloration is due to the inherent chemical makeup of the mineral. Allochromatic coloration is due to th [..]

  The visible upper part of a cut stone containing the large and bezels located above the girdle or widest part of the stone. Culet