The Antique Jewellery Glossary

An A–Z reference for collectors and enthusiasts — gemstones, diamond cuts, settings, techniques, historical eras and design motifs in antique and vintage jewellery. Linked terms open a dedicated guide.

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Abalone Shell: Iridescent material from abalone shells, used for decorative purposes in jewellery.
Acrostic Jewellery: Gemstones arranged to spell messages, revealing hidden sentiments.
Agate: Banded chalcedony, often used for its striking patterns in jewellery.
Akoya Pearls: High-luster pearls from the Akoya oyster, prized for their perfect round shape.
Alexandrite: Color-changing gemstone, prized for its ability to look different under various lighting.
Alloy: A blend of metals used to enhance the strength, color, and durability of jewellery.
Amazonite: Greenish-blue gemstone favored for its soothing color and semi-opaque quality.
Amber: Fossilized tree resin, valued for its warm hues and natural beauty.
Amethyst Jewellery: Features the purple gemstone amethyst, known for its calming properties.
Amulet: Protective or lucky charm jewellery, believed to ward off evil.
Ancient Jewellery: Artifacts from ancient civilizations, rich in historical and cultural significance.
Angel Skin Coral: Pale pink coral, sought after for its delicate color and rarity.
Antique Cut Diamonds: Diamonds with cuts from a bygone era, offering a unique brilliance.
Antique Finish: A treatment giving jewellery an aged look, enhancing its vintage appeal.
Antique Jewellery: Refers to jewellery over 100 years old, valued for its historical significance.
Antique Rose Cut Diamond: Features a flat base and triangular facets, embodying antique charm.
Aquamarine Jewellery: Showcases the blue-green gemstone aquamarine, symbolizing serenity.
Armband: Ornamental band worn around the arm, often as a statement piece.
Art Deco Jewellery: Characterized by bold, geometric patterns reflecting the Art Deco era.
Art Nouveau Jewellery: Displays flowing, natural forms, echoing the Art Nouveau movement.
Articulated Bracelet: Bracelet with hinged links, offering elegance through flexibility.
Articulated Earrings: Earrings with sections that move independently, adding an element of intrigue.
Articulated Jewellery: Features movable joints, allowing for dynamic movement and flexibility.
Assay Office Marks: Marks indicating metal purity, certified by an assay office.
Asscher Cut: A square step-cut with cropped corners and concentric facets, introduced by the Asscher brothers in 1902.
Asymmetrical Jewellery: Designs that deliberately eschew balance for a modern aesthetic.
Aventurine: Quartz with shimmering inclusions, often used for its sparkling effect.

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Baguette Cut: A rectangular gemstone cut, often used as accents for its elegant simplicity.
Baguette Diamonds: Rectangular diamonds used as accents to enhance the main gemstone's appearance.
Bamboo Coral: Coral with a segmented appearance, often dyed red and used as an affordable alternative to precious coral.
Band Ring: A simple, often unadorned ring, sometimes used as a wedding band.
Bangle Bracelet: A rigid, slip-on bracelet, often stacked with others for a layered look.
Bar Link Bracelet: Features elongated, rectangular links, offering a modern aesthetic.
Baroque Pearls: Uniquely shaped pearls, celebrated for their irregular beauty.
Base Metal: Non-precious metals used in costume jewellery or as a base for plating.
Bead Setting: Small gemstones are secured with tiny metal beads, offering a paved look.
Beaded Edge: Decorative detail on jewellery edges, resembling a string of tiny beads.
Beads: Small, decorative objects, often strung together to make necklaces and bracelets.
Belcher Chain: Chain with round or oval links of uniform width, known for its durability.
Beryl Jewellery: Includes gemstones like emerald and aquamarine, celebrated for their color and clarity.
Bezel Setting: A metal rim encircles the gemstone, securing it in place.
Birthstone Jewellery: Features gemstones corresponding to one's birth month, symbolizing personal significance.
Black Onyx Jewellery: Features the sleek, black gemstone onyx, known for its bold presence.
Black Pearl Jewellery: Features pearls with a mysterious dark color, ranging from grey to green to purple.
Bloodstone: Dark green gemstone with red speckles, often used in signet rings and masculine jewellery.
Blue Enamel: Glass-like decorative coating, adding a vibrant blue hue to jewellery.
Blue Sapphire Jewellery: Embodies rich, velvety blue sapphires, associated with wisdom and royalty.
Blue Topaz Jewellery: Showcases blue topaz gemstones, known for their clear, azure color.
Box Chain: Comprised of square links, creating a smooth, uniform chain.
Brilliant Cut: A diamond cut designed for maximum light reflection and sparkle.
Brooch: A decorative pin, used as an accessory or to fasten pieces of clothing.
Butterfly Back: A securing mechanism for stud earrings, shaped like butterfly wings.
Butterfly Clasp: A securing mechanism for earrings, ensuring they stay in place.

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Cabochon Amethyst: Amethyst cut in a smooth, domed shape to highlight its purple color.
Cabochon Cut: A gemstone polished into a smooth, rounded shape without facets, highlighting its natural beauty.
Cameo Brooch: A brooch featuring a raised (relief) profile image, often carved from shell or stone.
Cameo Necklace: Features a cameo pendant, offering a classic and timeless appeal.
Cameo Ring: Features a cameo, offering a vintage or antique aesthetic.
Camphor Glass: Frosted glass used in Art Deco jewellery, giving a mystical, ethereal appearance.
Cannetille: Fine coiled gold wirework resembling embroidery, characteristic of Georgian and early Victorian jewellery.
Cartouche: An oval with a horizontal line at one end, imitating ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, symbolizing royal or divine names.
Ceylon Sapphire: Refers to sapphires from Sri Lanka, celebrated for their exceptional quality and vibrant color.
Chain Link Bracelet: Composed of various links, customizable and versatile.
Chain Necklace: A versatile piece, consisting of interconnected links, customizable with pendants.
Chandelier Earrings: Earrings with cascading tiers, resembling a chandelier, often used to make a statement.
Channel Setting: Gemstones are set between parallel metal channels, offering a sleek and modern look.
Chasing: A technique used to detail metal surfaces with hammered tools, creating intricate patterns.
Choker Necklace: A tightly fitting necklace worn around the neck, often made of velvet, beads, or metal.
Chrysoberyl: A durable gemstone, ranging in color from yellow to greenish-yellow, known for its hardness.
Chrysoprase: A bright green gemstone, valued for its color and translucency.
Citrine Jewellery: Showcases citrine, a sunny yellow to orange quartz, symbolizing joy and abundance.
Claddagh Ring: Represents love (heart), friendship (hands), and loyalty (crown); originating from Ireland.
Cloisonné Enamel: An enamelling technique where coloured enamel is set within metal cells (cloisons) soldered to the surface.
Cluster Pendant: A pendant adorned with a group of closely set gemstones, creating a dazzling focal point.
Cluster Ring: A ring adorned with a group of gemstones clustered together for a dazzling effect.
Cocktail Ring: A large, bold dress ring set with a prominent gemstone, popularised from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Coral Jewellery: Utilizes coral, often red or pink, revered for its natural beauty and oceanic origins.
Cravat Pin: A decorative pin designed to secure the folds of a cravat or tie, adding an element of sophistication.
Cross Pendant: Often worn as a symbol of faith, featuring the Christian cross.
Crown Jewels: Historically significant pieces worn by royalty, embodying the nation's heritage and prestige.
Crown Pearl: A pearl with a unique shape, often used in regal or elaborate pieces.
Crown Setting: Features prongs that extend to form a 'crown' around the gemstone, enhancing its prominence.
Crystal Jewellery: Utilizes clear quartz crystals, celebrated for their clarity and purported healing properties.
Cuff Bracelet: A broad bracelet that wraps around the wrist, often making a bold fashion statement.
Curb Chain: Comprises uniformly sized links that have been twisted and often diamond-cut, for a reflective finish.
Cushion Cut: A square or rectangular gemstone cut with rounded corners and large facets, maximizing its brilliance.

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Damascene Jewellery: Features intricate patterns inlaid in metal, showcasing artistic craftsmanship.
Dangle Earrings: Similar to drop earrings, with more movement and often multiple hanging elements.
Day and Night Earrings: Convertible earrings that can be adjusted for day or evening wear, offering versatility.
Deco Jewellery: Emphasizes the Art Deco era's love for sharp geometric shapes and symmetrical designs.
Demantoid Garnet: A rare green garnet, prized for its brilliance and fire.
Demi-Parure: A matching set of jewellery, usually consisting of two or three pieces, such as earrings and a necklace.
Diadem: A ceremonial headband or crown, denoting royalty or high status.
Diamond Cluster Ring: Features a cluster of diamonds designed to maximize sparkle, often resembling a larger stone.
Diamond Earrings: Earrings featuring diamonds, ranging from simple studs to elaborate drops.
Diamond Ring: A ring featuring diamonds, symbolizing commitment and luxury.
Diamond Solitaire: A ring with a single diamond, symbolizing elegance and simplicity.
Diamond Tennis Bracelet: A bracelet adorned with a row of diamonds, offering timeless elegance.
Dog Collar Necklace: A wide, choker-style necklace, often embellished with beads or lace, popularized in the Edwardian era.
Dog Tags: Originally military identification tags, now often used in fashion jewellery.
Dome Ring: A ring with a prominent, rounded top, often adorned with gemstones or intricate designs.
Donut Pendant: Features a circular, ring-shaped design, often embracing simplicity and symbolism.
Dress Clip: A versatile accessory that can adorn dresses, lapels, or scarves, often richly decorated.
Drop Earrings: Feature gemstones or designs that hang below the earlobe, adding movement and elegance.
Drop Necklace: Features a pendant or element that hangs significantly lower than the collarbone, drawing attention.
Duette: A versatile brooch that can be detached into two separate pieces, often featuring intricate designs.

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Ear Cuff: A decorative piece that clips onto the outer ear, requiring no piercings.
Earrings: Decorative pieces worn on the earlobes or cartilage, available in a myriad of styles and designs.
Ebony Jewellery: Made from the dark, dense wood of the ebony tree, often used in tribal or ethnic jewellery.
Edwardian Jewellery: Characterized by elegant designs from the Edwardian era, often featuring lace-like patterns.
Edwardian Revival: Jewellery that revisits the elegance and sophistication of the Edwardian era.
Edwardian Style Necklace: A necklace reflecting the delicate and ornate designs of the Edwardian era.
Emerald Cut: A rectangular gemstone cut with parallel facets, emphasizing clarity and color.
Emerald Cut Diamond: A diamond cut in a rectangular shape with cut corners, highlighting its clarity.
Emerald Ring: Features the green gemstone emerald, associated with rebirth and love.
En Tremblant: A setting that allows parts of the jewellery to tremble or move, enhancing sparkle and interest.
Enamel Work: The application of colored enamel to create decorative patterns or scenes on metal.
Enamelled Jewellery: Features a glass-like coating, available in various colors, for decorative purposes.
Engagement Ring: Symbolizes a promise of marriage, traditionally featuring a diamond or other gemstone.
Engraved Jewellery: Embellished with carved designs or messages, adding a personal touch.
Estate Jewellery: Pre-owned jewellery, often vintage or antique, with a history of previous ownership.
Etched Metal: Features designs or patterns etched into the metal, adding texture and depth.
Ethnic Beads: Beads reflecting the materials, colors, and techniques of specific cultural traditions.
Ethnic Jewellery: Reflects the cultural heritage and traditional designs of a specific ethnicity or region.
Etruscan Revival: Jewellery inspired by ancient Etruscan designs, known for granulation and intricate metalwork.
Etruscan Style Bracelet: Inspired by ancient Etruscan craftsmanship, featuring detailed gold work.
Expansion Bracelet: A flexible bracelet that stretches to fit over the hand, often vintage in style.
Exquisite Jewellery: High-quality, finely crafted pieces known for their beauty and intricacy.

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Fabergé Egg: Highly decorative eggs created by the House of Fabergé, renowned for their intricate craftsmanship.
Fan Earrings: Earrings with a fan-like design, often embodying Art Deco style with their geometric shapes.
Fancy Cut Diamonds: Diamonds cut in non-traditional shapes, such as marquise, pear, or heart, offering unique beauty.
Feather Jewellery: Incorporates feathers for a natural or bohemian look, often used in tribal or ethnic designs.
Fede Bracelet: A bracelet with clasped hand designs, echoing the symbolism of the fede ring.
Fede Ring: A ring featuring clasped hands, symbolizing faith, trust, or betrothal.
Festoon Necklace: Features draped chains or elements, reminiscent of garlands, adding elegance.
Figural Brooch: A brooch shaped like a figure or object, often detailed and whimsical.
Filigree Engagement Ring: An engagement ring featuring intricate metalwork, often with a romantic, vintage appeal.
Filigree Pendant: Features delicate metalwork, often with a vintage or antique aesthetic.
Filigree Ring: Features intricate, lace-like metalwork, often with a vintage appeal.
Fire Opal: A type of opal with a fiery red, orange, or yellow color, known for its vibrant hue.
Flapper Necklace: A long necklace popular in the 1920s, typically worn draped or knotted.
Floating Diamond Pendant: Features a diamond set so that it appears to float within the setting.
Floral Motif: Jewellery featuring flower designs, often symbolizing growth, beauty, or femininity.
Floral Spray Brooch: A brooch with a design resembling a bouquet or cluster of flowers, often detailed.
Floral Tiara: A headpiece adorned with floral designs, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Foil Backed: A technique where gemstones are backed with foil to enhance their color and brilliance.
Fossilised Coral: Coral that has become petrified or turned into stone, often used for its unique patterns.
Fraternal Order Jewellery: Worn by members of specific fraternal organizations, featuring emblematic symbols.
French Jet Jewellery: Imitation jet made from glass, popular in Victorian mourning jewellery.
French Rope Chain: A chain made of twisted links, creating a spiral effect, known for its strength and elegance.
Freshwater Pearls: Pearls cultivated in freshwater, valued for their variety of shapes and colors.
Fringe Earrings: Earrings with dangling strands, mimicking the appearance of fringe for a dynamic look.

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Garment Clip: A clip used to fasten or adorn clothing, often decorative and functional.
Garnet Jewellery: Showcases garnets, available in various colors, symbolizing protection and strength.
Garnet Necklace: A necklace featuring garnets, known for their rich red color and versatility.
Gemstone Cabochon: A gemstone cut in a smooth, rounded shape without facets, emphasizing its natural beauty.
Gemstone Earrings: Earrings adorned with various gemstones, showcasing a spectrum of colors and styles.
Gemstone Inclusion: Natural imperfections within gemstones, sometimes enhancing their uniqueness and value.
Gemstone Parure: A complete set of matching jewellery featuring the same gemstones, exuding elegance and unity.
Gemstone Pendant: A pendant focusing on a singular gemstone, often serving as the centerpiece.
Gemstone Setting: The method by which gemstones are secured in jewellery, such as prong, bezel, or pave settings.
Gemstone Solitaire: A single, prominent gemstone set in a piece of jewellery, highlighting its beauty.
Gemstone Tiara: A ceremonial headpiece adorned with various gemstones, symbolizing royalty and elegance.
Georgian Jewellery: Reflects the elegance of the Georgian era, known for its handcrafted detail and use of precious stones.
Gimmel Ring: Consists of two or more interlocking bands, symbolizing union or friendship.
Glass Beads: Beads made from glass, offering a wide range of colors and designs, used in various jewellery pieces.
Gold Foil: Thin layers of gold applied to jewellery or gemstones to enhance their appearance.
Gold Rush Jewellery: Created during historic gold rushes, often incorporating raw gold nuggets or flakes.
Gold Vermeil: Sterling silver coated with a thick layer of gold, offering an affordable alternative to solid gold.
Goldsmith: An artisan skilled in working with gold and creating jewellery.
Graduated Necklace: A necklace with beads or elements that gradually increase in size, often leading to a central focal point.
Granulation: An ancient goldsmithing technique decorating a surface with tiny soldered gold spheres.
Green Gold: An alloy of gold mixed with silver or cadmium, resulting in a subtle green hue.
Guilloché Enamel: A decorative technique where metal is engraved with precise, intricate patterns before being enameled.
Gypsy Setting: A setting where the gemstone is flush with the surface of the metal, offering a sleek, modern look.

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Hair Jewellery: Jewellery made from or incorporating human hair, often used in mourning jewellery.
Hairpin: A decorative pin used to secure hairstyles, sometimes embellished with gemstones or beads.
Half-Eternity Ring: A ring with gemstones set halfway around the band, symbolizing everlasting love.
Half-Hoop Earrings: Earrings that resemble a hoop but only extend halfway around the earlobe.
Hallmarks: Marks stamped on jewellery to indicate metal purity, origin, and maker's identity.
Halo Setting: A setting where the central gemstone is surrounded by a "halo" of smaller stones, enhancing its appearance.
Hatpin: A long pin used historically to secure hats to the hair, often ornate and decorative.
Hatpin Holder: A container used to store hatpins, often decorative and made of porcelain or metal.
Haute Couture Jewellery: High fashion jewellery known for its bespoke, avant-garde designs.
Heart-Shaped Locket: A locket in the shape of a heart, traditionally used to hold photographs or mementos.
Heart-Shaped Pendant: A pendant in the shape of a heart, symbolizing love and affection.
Herringbone Chain: A flat, v-shaped link chain that resembles the bones of a herring fish, known for its sleek look.
Hessonite Garnet: A variety of garnet with a cinnamon or orange color, known for its warm hues.
Hexagon Cut Gemstone: A gemstone cut into a hexagonal shape, offering a modern, geometric appearance.
Hexagon Pendant: A pendant with a hexagonal shape, offering a clean, geometric design.
Hidden Clasp: A clasp designed to be invisible or concealed within the jewellery piece, maintaining aesthetic continuity.
High Relief: A sculptural technique where the design stands out prominently from the background.
Hinged Bracelet: A bracelet that opens with a hinge, allowing for easy wear.
Horseshoe Pin: A pin in the shape of a horseshoe, traditionally considered a symbol of good luck.
Hunting Jewellery: Jewellery featuring motifs related to hunting, often including animals, guns, or horns.

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Illusion Setting: A setting technique designed to make the central stone appear larger by surrounding it with smaller stones.
Imitation Gemstones: Synthetic or man-made stones designed to replicate the appearance of natural gemstones.
Imitation Pearls: Artificial pearls made from glass, plastic, or organic materials, designed to mimic the look of genuine pearls.
Imperial Topaz: A type of topaz with a reddish-orange to pink color, considered the most valuable.
Incised: Features designs or patterns carved into the surface of the material, adding texture and depth.
Inclusion Jewellery: Emphasizes the natural inclusions within gemstones, celebrating their unique beauty.
Indian Jewellery: Reflects the rich heritage and craftsmanship of India, often featuring vibrant gemstones and elaborate designs.
Industrial Jewellery: Inspired by industrial motifs, such as gears, bolts, and metallic textures, reflecting a modern aesthetic.
Infinity Symbol: Often used in jewellery to represent eternity, endless love, or continuity.
Initial Jewellery: Adorned with initials or monograms, personalizing the piece for the wearer.
Initial Pendant: A pendant featuring a letter or initials, personalizing the jewellery piece.
Inlaid Jewellery: Incorporates pieces of material set into the surface of the jewellery, creating detailed patterns or images.
Inlaid Opal: Features opal pieces set into the surface of the jewellery, highlighting the stone's play-of-color.
Inlay Work: The process of setting pieces of material into depressions in a base object, creating decorative patterns.
Inset Gemstones: Gemstones set flush within the surface of the jewellery, offering a sleek, contemporary look.
Insignia Ring: A ring featuring a symbol, crest, or emblem, often associated with a family, organization, or achievement.
Intaglio Jewellery: Features engraved or carved designs sunk below the surface of the material, often used in signet rings.
Intaglio Signet Ring: A ring with a carved design set below the surface, traditionally used for sealing wax.
Intricate Filigree: Features highly detailed, lace-like metalwork, showcasing the artistry of the jeweler.
Inverted Pendant: A pendant where the main element is designed to point upwards, often creating a unique visual interest.
Inverted Stone: A gemstone set upside down, showcasing its pavilion (the bottom part of the stone) for a unique effect.
Invisibly Set Diamonds: Diamonds set close together without visible metal between them, creating a seamless surface of brilliance.
Iolite: A gemstone with a violet-blue color, sometimes referred to as "water sapphire" for its appearance.
Iridescent: Exhibits shifting rainbow-like colors when viewed from different angles, often seen in opals and mother-of-pearl.
Ivory Jewellery: Made from the tusks of elephants or teeth of other animals, now largely banned due to conservation efforts.
Ivy Leaf Design: Features ivy leaf motifs, symbolizing fidelity and eternal love.

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Jade Bracelet: A bracelet made from jade, valued for its beauty and cultural significance, especially in Asian traditions.
Jade Earrings: Earrings made with jade, often carved or polished to highlight the stone's natural beauty.
Jade Pendant: A pendant featuring jade, commonly used in designs that reflect Asian art and symbolism.
Jade Ring: A ring featuring jade, known for its protective qualities and smooth, polished appearance.
Jadeite Jade: A highly valued form of jade, known for its vibrant green color and translucency.
Japanned Metal: Metal treated to have a black lacquer finish, often used as a backdrop for colorful enamels or as a contrast to brighter metals.
Jasper: A durable, opaque gemstone available in a variety of colors, known for its earthy and natural patterns.
Jasper Necklace: A necklace featuring jasper beads or pendants, prized for their unique colorations and patterns.
Je t'aime: French for "I love you," often inscribed on romantic jewellery pieces.
Jelly Opal: A type of opal with a translucent to semi-transparent body, showcasing vibrant play-of-color.
Jelly Opal Ring: A ring showcasing jelly opal, known for its translucency and mesmerizing color play.
Jet Brooch: A mourning brooch made from jet, popular in the Victorian era for its somber beauty.
Jet Jewellery: Made from fossilized wood, jet is a black, lightweight material popular in Victorian mourning jewellery.
Jet Necklace: A necklace made from jet, embodying the Victorian era's fascination with mourning jewellery.
Jeweller's Loupe: A small magnifying tool used by jewellers to examine the details and imperfections of gemstones.
Jewellery Appraisal: The process of evaluating and determining the market value of jewellery, often for insurance purposes.
Jewellery Box: A storage container for jewellery, designed to protect and organize pieces when not in use.
Jewellery Repair: The process of fixing broken or damaged jewellery, restoring it to its original condition.
Jewellery Scale: A precision tool used to measure the weight of jewellery, crucial for valuing gold and gemstones.
Jewish Jewellery: Jewellery incorporating symbols and themes of Jewish faith and culture, such as the Star of David or Hamsa.
Jump Ring: A small ring used in jewellery making to connect components, such as charms to bracelets or pendants to chains.

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Karat: A measure of gold purity, with 24 karat being pure gold. Lower karats indicate gold mixed with other metals.
Keepsake Jewellery: Jewellery designed to hold or conceal personal mementos, such as lockets or poison rings.
Keshi Pearl Necklace: A necklace composed of keshi pearls, valued for their unique shapes and exceptional luster.
Keshi Pearls: Pearls formed without a nucleus, resulting in unique shapes and lustrous surfaces, often used in modern pearl jewellery.
Key Necklace: A necklace featuring a key pendant, symbolizing unlocking new opportunities or safeguarding secrets.
Kimono Clasp: A decorative fastener used on traditional Japanese kimonos, occasionally repurposed into unique jewellery pieces.
Kimono Earrings: Earrings inspired by the patterns, colors, or motifs of traditional Japanese kimonos.
Knot Earrings: Earrings designed with knot motifs, symbolizing strength and continuity.
Knot Motif: A design element in jewellery symbolizing love, commitment, and the interconnectedness of life.
Knot Necklace: A necklace featuring knots, either as a decorative element or as part of the chain design, embodying unity and connection.
Knotted Pearl Necklace: A necklace where pearls are individually knotted on a string, offering both beauty and security.
Knotwork Jewellery: Jewellery featuring intricate knot designs, often inspired by Celtic art and symbolism.
Knotwork Ring: A ring featuring intricate knot designs, echoing the symbolic meaning of eternal love and connection.
Kundan Jewellery: Traditional Indian jewellery made with a technique of setting precious stones in gold, known for its elaborate craftsmanship.
Kundan Necklace: A necklace crafted using the Kundan technique, showcasing detailed settings of precious stones in gold.
Kunzite: A pink to violet gemstone, prized for its clarity and delicate color, often used in feminine jewellery designs.

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Lapel Pin: A decorative pin worn on the lapel of a jacket, often used to signify affiliation with an organization or to add a personal touch to attire.
Lapis Lazuli: A deep blue semi-precious stone with golden inclusions of pyrites, valued for its intense color and historical significance in art and jewellery.
Lapis Lazuli Earrings: Earrings featuring lapis lazuli, either as the central gemstone or accent, prized for its striking blue color and golden flecks.
Lapis Lazuli Jewellery: Jewellery incorporating lapis lazuli, often in the form of beads, cabochons, or inlay work, celebrated for its rich blue hue.
Latch Back Earrings: Earrings featuring a hinged latch mechanism that securely closes behind the ear, combining the security of a post closure with the elegance of a hoop design.
Lavaliere Necklace: A necklace featuring a pendant that hangs from a single chain, named after the style popularized by the Duchesse de La Vallière, a mistress of King Louis XIV.
Lavender Jade: A type of jade characterized by its soft lavender color, often associated with spiritual healing and purity in Eastern cultures.
Layered Necklace: A necklace consisting of multiple strands or layers, which may vary in length and style, often combined to create a rich, textured look.
Leaf Brooch: A brooch designed in the shape of a leaf or multiple leaves, possibly incorporating materials like metal, enamel, or gemstones to mimic the natural beauty of foliage.
Lever-Back Earrings: Earrings with a lever-back closure that secures the earring through the earlobe, combining functionality with a decorative element.
Link Bracelet: A bracelet made of interconnected links, which can vary in size, shape, and material, offering versatility in design.
Link Chain: A fundamental jewellery component consisting of series of linked loops, available in various styles such as cable, curb, or rope, serving as the foundation for necklaces and bracelets.
Lizard Brooch: A brooch in the shape of a lizard, often adorned with gemstones or enamel, symbolizing regeneration and adaptability.
Locket Necklace: A necklace featuring a locket pendant, often used to hold photographs or keepsakes, symbolizing personal connections or memories.
Locket Pendant: A pendant that opens to reveal a space for personal keepsakes or photographs, often heart-shaped or oval, symbolizing love and remembrance.
Locket Ring: A ring with a small compartment or locket feature, capable of holding a tiny memento or photograph, echoing the sentimental jewellery trends of the Victorian era.
Love Token: A piece of currency or a token that has been smoothed and engraved with initials, dates, or messages, often used as sentimental jewellery in the Victorian era.
Lover’s Knot: An interlaced knot motif symbolising love and union, common in Georgian and Victorian jewellery.

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Malachite: A vibrant green mineral used in jewellery for its striking banded patterns and rich color, often polished for cabochons or ornamental objects.
Malachite Necklace: A necklace featuring malachite stones, known for their deep green color and natural banding, often cut into beads or cabochons for statement pieces.
Marcasite Jewellery: Jewellery adorned with marcasite, a mineral resembling metallic pyrite, often used to provide a vintage or antique look with its subtle metallic luster.
Marcasite Ring: A ring set with marcasite stones, offering an antique look that mimics the sparkle of diamonds at a more affordable price.
Marquise Cut: A gemstone cut into an elongated shape with pointed ends, also known as the "navette" cut, maximizing the stone's carat weight and perceived size.
Masonic Jewellery: Jewellery associated with the Freemasons, often featuring symbols like the square and compasses, meant to signify the wearer's affiliation with the fraternity.
Masonic Pendant: A pendant featuring symbols associated with Freemasonry, often worn by members to signify their involvement and dedication to the organization's principles.
Masonic Ring: A ring bearing symbols of Freemasonry, such as the square and compasses, often worn by members as a sign of their affiliation and commitment to the fraternity's values.
Memento Mori Jewellery: Literally meaning "remember you must die," this type of jewellery is designed to remind the wearer of their mortality, often featuring skulls, skeletons, and hourglasses.
Mesh Bracelet: A flexible bracelet made from interwoven metal strands, creating a mesh-like texture that is both elegant and comfortable.
Mesh Earrings: Earrings made from a fine mesh of metal, offering a lightweight and intricate design that can range from subtle to statement-making.
Micro Mosaic Brooch: A brooch adorned with micro mosaics, a technique involving the assembly of tiny pieces of colored glass or stones to create intricate designs, often inspired by Italian art.
Milanese Chain: A type of chain characterized by its smooth, tightly woven links that create a flexible and luxurious texture, often used for watchbands or sleek bracelets.
Milgrain Edge: A decorative technique where tiny bead-like details are added to the edges of metal in jewellery, giving a piece a refined, vintage appearance.
Millefiori Glass: A glasswork technique producing distinctive decorative patterns by fusing multiple canes of colored glass, often used in beads and decorative inlays.
Minaudières: Small, ornate cases used as evening bags or clutches, often elaborately decorated with jewels, metalwork, or enamel, serving both as a fashion statement and a functional item.
Monogram Jewellery: Jewellery featuring the initials of a person's name, often intertwined in a decorative design, personalized for the wearer.
Moonstone Jewellery: Jewellery featuring moonstone, a gem known for its adularescence or billowy light effect, often associated with femininity and intuition.
Mosaic Jewellery: Jewellery featuring small pieces of glass, stone, or other materials arranged in a pattern, reminiscent of ancient and Renaissance mosaics.
Mother-of-Pearl: The iridescent inner layer of mollusk shells, used in jewellery for its lustrous sheen, often cut into beads or used as inlay.
Mother-of-Pearl Earrings: Earrings featuring mother-of-pearl, known for its soft, iridescent sheen, often used in designs that highlight its natural beauty and luster.
Motif Jewellery: Jewellery that incorporates a specific theme or design element, such as animals, flowers, or geometric shapes, often used to convey a particular meaning or personal interest.
Mourning Brooch: A brooch specifically designed for mourning, incorporating black materials like jet, onyx, or black enamel, and sometimes including the initials or hair of the deceased.
Mourning Jewellery: Jewellery worn to commemorate and mourn the loss of a loved one, often incorporating symbols of death such as skulls, black enamel, or hair of the deceased.
Mourning Ring: A ring worn in memory of someone who has died, often inscribed with the deceased's name, date of death, or a sentimental message, and made from or featuring black materials.
Natural Pearl: A pearl formed spontaneously in the wild without human intervention, prized for its rarity and unique characteristics compared to cultured pearls.
Necklace Clasp: The mechanism used to open and close a necklace, available in various styles such as lobster claws, spring rings, or toggles, ensuring the necklace's security and ease of wear.
Nephrite Jade Necklace: A necklace made from nephrite jade, a type of jade valued for its toughness and range of colors from green to white to black, often carved or polished for decorative use.
Niello Bracelet: A bracelet featuring niello, a black mixture used to fill engraved designs on metal, creating striking contrast and detailed patterns, often seen in traditional and historical jewellery.
Novelty Brooch: A brooch designed in a playful or whimsical shape, such as animals, flowers, or objects, adding a fun and personal touch to an outfit.
Nubian Earrings: Earrings inspired by Nubian culture or art, often characterized by bold designs, geometric shapes, and the use of gold and colorful gemstones, reflecting the richness of Nubian heritage.

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Negligée Necklace: An Edwardian pendant necklace with two unequal drops suspended from a central point.

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Octagon Cut Gemstone: A gemstone cut into an eight-sided shape, offering a geometric and modern alternative to traditional round or square cuts.
Old European Cut: A type of diamond cut popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by its round shape, high crown, small table, and large culet, known for its distinctive sparkle.
Old European Cut Diamond: A diamond cut with a round shape, characterized by a high crown, small table, and large facets, resulting in a soft, romantic glow, distinct from the more precise brilliance of modern cuts.
Old Mine Cut: An early cushion-shaped brilliant with a high crown, small table and large culet, cut by eye.
Omega Chain: A necklace chain consisting of smooth, interconnected metal plates or segments, offering a reflective and flexible design.
Onyx: A semi-precious stone, typically black, used in jewellery for its sleek, polished appearance and believed to offer protective qualities.
Onyx Earrings: Earrings featuring onyx, often chosen for their dramatic, elegant appearance and the stone's association with strength and protection.
Onyx Ring: A ring featuring onyx, commonly set in both modern and traditional designs, valued for its bold color and durability.
Opal Doublet: A composite stone consisting of a slice of opal adhered to a backing material, designed to enhance the opal's color and make it more durable for use in jewellery.
Opal Earrings: Earrings featuring opals, known for their unique play-of-color, often set in a variety of styles from studs to drops.
Opal Jewellery: Jewellery showcasing opals, celebrated for their dazzling array of colors and patterns, each piece unique to the individual stone.
Opal Pendant: A pendant centering on an opal, showcasing the stone's captivating play-of-color, often set simply to highlight its natural beauty.
Opal Ring: A ring set with an opal, prized for its mesmerizing colors and the way it diffracts light, often considered a stone of inspiration and creativity.
Opalescent: Describes materials that display a play of colors similar to that of an opal, often used in glass or gemstones to achieve a mesmerizing effect.
Opalescent Earrings: Earrings featuring materials with an opalescent quality, capturing the enchanting play of light and color reminiscent of opals.
Organic Jewellery: Jewellery made from natural materials such as wood, bone, or seeds, often emphasizing the beauty of the natural world and sustainable practices.
Organic Pearl: Pearls that form naturally in mollusks without human intervention, each with unique shapes and textures, reflecting the beauty of nature.
Oval Cut: A gemstone cut into an oval shape, combining the brilliance of a round cut with a more unique form, flattering and versatile in various jewellery settings.
Oxidised Silver: Silver that has been chemically treated to create a darkened, antique finish, enhancing the depth and detail of jewellery designs.
Oxidised Silver Earrings: Earrings made from silver that has been treated to darken its surface, highlighting textures and designs for a vintage or rustic look.
Oxidised Silver Pendant: A pendant made from silver that has been intentionally darkened to highlight engraved or embossed details, offering a vintage or antique appeal.
Oxidised Silver Ring: A ring crafted from silver that has been treated to create a dark, antique finish, emphasizing the design's textures and contrasts.

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Pansy Design: A jewellery motif featuring pansies, often symbolizing thoughts or remembrance, popular in Victorian times and revived in various art movements.
Parure: A complete set or suite of matching jewellery, typically including a necklace, earrings, a brooch, and sometimes a bracelet or ring, designed to be worn together for a coordinated look.
Pâte de Verre: A glasswork technique where crushed glass is packed into a mold and then fused in a kiln, resulting in a translucent and richly colored piece, often used in decorative jewellery.
Pavé Bracelet: A bracelet utilizing the pavé setting technique, ensuring maximum sparkle and a luxurious feel, suitable for both casual and formal wear.
Pavé Earrings: Earrings featuring the pavé setting, where small diamonds or gemstones are set closely together, creating a dazzling, textured surface.
Pavé Setting: A setting technique where small gemstones are set closely together, secured with minimal metal to create a surface that appears to be paved with stones, enhancing sparkle.
Pearl and Diamond Earrings: Earrings that incorporate both pearls and diamonds, offering a sophisticated blend of textures and luminosity, perfect for special occasions or as heirloom pieces.
Pearl and Diamond Necklace: A necklace combining pearls with diamonds, blending the soft luster of pearls with the sparkling brilliance of diamonds, suitable for luxurious and elegant occasions.
Pearl and Diamond Pendant: A pendant that combines the timeless beauty of pearls with the sparkling brilliance of diamonds, often designed as a focal piece for special occasions.
Pearl and Diamond Ring: A ring featuring both pearls and diamonds, combining the gentle glow of pearls with the bright sparkle of diamonds, suitable for engagements, weddings, or as a statement piece.
Pearl Bracelet: A bracelet made of pearls, either in a single strand or multiple layers, encapsulating classic charm and versatility.
Pearl Brooch: A brooch adorned with pearls, often used to accessorize coats, scarves, or hats, adding a touch of elegance and refinement.
Pearl Drop Necklace: A necklace featuring pearls arranged in a drop or pendant style, often used to accentuate the neckline with elegance and grace.
Pearl Earrings: Earrings adorned with pearls, ranging from simple studs to elaborate drops, versatile enough for everyday wear and special occasions.
Pearl Necklace: A timeless jewellery piece featuring a string of pearls, often associated with elegance and sophistication, suitable for various occasions from formal to casual.
Pearl Necklace Set: A coordinated set including a pearl necklace and often matching earrings, embodying classic elegance and simplicity.
Pearl Pendant: A pendant centered around a pearl, often set in gold or silver, offering a focal point that combines simplicity with timeless beauty.
Pearl Ring: A ring featuring pearls, either as a solitary gemstone or accompanied by other stones, offering a blend of classic elegance and modern design.
Pendant Watch: A decorative and functional piece, combining the charm of a pendant with the utility of a watch, often featuring intricate designs or engravings.
Peridot: A green gemstone known for its bright, olive to lime hues, associated with lightness and beauty, often used in summer jewellery collections.
Peridot Earrings: Earrings featuring peridot gemstones, offering a vibrant pop of green color, suitable for adding a fresh, lively touch to any outfit.
Persian Turquoise: Turquoise of high quality, typically originating from Iran (formerly Persia), noted for its vibrant, sky-blue color without the presence of webbing or matrix, highly sought after in fine jewellery.
Photo Locket: A locket designed to hold a small photograph, allowing the wearer to keep a personal memento or loved one close to their heart.
Pietra Dura: An inlay technique using cut, polished coloured stones to form images or patterns.
Pinchbeck Jewellery: An alloy of copper and zinc, used in the 18th and 19th centuries as a gold substitute, allowing for affordable yet stylish costume jewellery.
Piqué Work: Tortoiseshell inlaid with gold or silver in fine points or patterns.
Platinum: A precious metal prized for its rarity, durability, and natural white luster, often used in high-end jewellery for its ability to securely hold diamonds and other gemstones.
Platinum Bracelet: A bracelet crafted from platinum, offering a luxurious and durable option for fine jewellery, appreciated for its understated elegance and resistance to tarnish.
Platinum Earrings: Earrings made entirely of platinum, favored for their durability and hypoallergenic properties, often set with diamonds or other precious stones for added elegance.
Platinum Pendant: A pendant crafted from platinum, often chosen for its durability and natural white sheen, enhancing the brilliance of accompanying gemstones.
Platinum Ring: A ring made of platinum, valued for its strength, hypoallergenic properties, and subtle luster, making it an ideal choice for engagement rings and wedding bands.
Plique-à-Jour Enamel: A translucent enamel technique that creates a stained-glass effect, allowing light to pass through, often used in Art Nouveau jewellery to mimic the delicate nature of wings or leaves.
Plique-à-Jour Pendant: A pendant showcasing the plique-à-jour enamel technique, allowing light to shine through, creating a luminous effect reminiscent of miniature stained glass.
Pocket Watch: A portable timepiece designed to be carried in a pocket, often attached to a chain, reflecting a bygone era of craftsmanship and elegance.
Poinçon: The French word for hallmark, referring to the official stamps or marks on precious metal jewellery that indicate its purity, origin, and authenticity.
Poison Locket: Similar to a poison ring, a locket or pendant with a hidden compartment, once used for carrying poison, now often holds perfume or keepsakes.
Poison Ring: A ring with a secret compartment, historically used to hold poison, pills, or mementos, now a novelty or symbolic jewellery piece.
Poison Ring: A ring with a secret compartment historically used for carrying poison, now often a novelty piece with a hidden space for small mementos or perfumes.
Polki Diamonds: Diamonds that are uncut or minimally processed, retaining their natural shape, often featured in traditional Indian jewellery for their rustic beauty.
Porcelain Jewellery: Jewellery incorporating porcelain elements, known for its delicate beauty and often hand-painted with intricate designs, blending artistry with adornment.
Posy Ring: A plain band engraved with a short inscription or motto, given as a token of love.
Princess Cut: A modern diamond cut with a square or rectangular shape and sharp corners, known for its brilliance and contemporary appeal.

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Quartz Jewellery: Jewellery featuring quartz, a versatile gemstone available in various colors like clear, rose, and smoky, known for its durability and abundant availability.
Quartz Necklace: A necklace adorned with quartz gemstones, showcasing the stone's natural beauty in various cuts and colors, from polished beads to faceted pendants.
Quatrefoil Design: A decorative element with four lobes or leaves, often used in architectural and jewellery designs, symbolizing symmetry and harmony.
Quatrefoil Earrings: Earrings featuring the quatrefoil motif, often seen in Gothic and Renaissance architecture, symbolizing good luck and harmony.
Quatrefoil Ring: A ring incorporating the quatrefoil design, offering a touch of historical elegance and architectural beauty, suitable for both casual and formal wear.
Queen Anne Style: Refers to jewellery designs influenced by the aesthetic of the Queen Anne period, characterized by elegance, lightness, and an emphasis on symmetry and balance.

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Red Coral: Coral with a distinctive red color, often used in jewellery for its vivid hue and organic shapes, symbolizing protection and good fortune in various cultures.
Red Coral Earrings: Earrings featuring red coral, prized for its vibrant color and believed to have protective qualities, often used in Mediterranean and tribal jewellery.
Regard Pendant: A pendant with gemstones spelling out "regard," serving as a token of affection and esteem, echoing the sentimental jewellery of the Victorian era.
Regard Ring: A ring with gemstones whose initial letters spell out the word "regard," as a covert message of affection, popular in the Victorian era.
Repousse: A metalworking technique where the metal is shaped or ornamented with raised designs, achieved by hammering from the reverse side to create a relief.
Retro Style Brooch: A brooch reflecting the flamboyant and bold design trends of the Retro period, often featuring large gemstones, whimsical shapes, and bright colors.
Retro Style Jewellery: Jewellery that harks back to the bold, colorful, and innovative designs of the mid-20th century, often featuring large gemstones, geometric shapes, and a mix of metals.
Rhinestone Brooch: A decorative pin adorned with rhinestones, offering an affordable way to add sparkle and flair to an outfit, popular in costume jewellery.
Rhinestone Jewellery: Jewellery adorned with rhinestones, faceted glass to simulate diamonds, offering an affordable option for sparkling, decorative pieces.
Ribbon Bow Design: A jewellery motif featuring bows, symbolizing femininity and romance, often used in Victorian jewellery and revived in various fashion eras.
Ribbon Bow Earrings: Earrings designed to mimic the shape of a ribbon bow, embodying sweetness and elegance, often adorned with gemstones or made of precious metals.
Rivière Bracelet: A bracelet featuring a continuous line of similarly cut gemstones, designed to catch and reflect light, offering an elegant and timeless accessory.
Rivière Necklace: A classic necklace style featuring a single strand of gemstones of the same general size and cut, designed to showcase the stones' brilliance and uniformity.
Rolled Gold: A type of gold plating that bonds a layer of gold to a base metal, offering a gold appearance at a lower cost, used in both vintage and contemporary jewellery.
Rolled Gold Earrings: Earrings made with a layer of gold bonded to a base metal, offering the look of solid gold at a more accessible price point, suitable for everyday wear.
Rope Bracelet: A bracelet made to resemble a rope, often crafted from twisted metal or fibers, symbolizing strength and continuity.
Rope Chain: A chain made of twisted metal segments, resembling a rope, known for its strength, texture, and versatility in jewellery design.
Rose Cut Diamond Earrings: Earrings adorned with rose cut diamonds, showcasing the cut's unique charm and soft, diffused sparkle, reminiscent of vintage glamour.
Rose Cut Diamonds: Diamonds cut in a style that resembles the petals of a rose, with a flat bottom and a domed top, designed to enhance the stone's natural brilliance in candlelight.
Rose Gold: An alloy of gold tinted with copper to achieve a warm, pinkish hue, offering a softer alternative to yellow or white gold in jewellery design.
Rose Gold Earrings: Earrings made from rose gold, favored for their warm, flattering color, suitable for a variety of skin tones and styles.
Rubover Setting: A setting where a continuous metal rim is pushed over the stone’s girdle to secure it (a bezel setting).
Ruby Jewellery: Jewellery featuring rubies, precious stones known for their deep red color and association with passion, protection, and prosperity.
Ruby Ring: A ring set with a ruby, the birthstone for July, symbolizing love, energy, and passion, often featured in engagement rings and fine jewellery.
Rutilated Quartz: Quartz containing needle-like inclusions of rutile, valued for its unique appearance and often used in jewellery for its intriguing visual texture.

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Sapphire Earrings: Earrings set with sapphires, celebrated for their vibrant blue color and hardness, making them suitable for everyday wear and special occasions alike.
Sapphire Jewellery: Jewellery featuring sapphires, gemstones known for their deep blue color but available in various hues, symbolizing wisdom and purity.
Sardonyx: A form of onyx that includes layers of sard, giving it a reddish hue, often used in cameos and intaglios for its fine contrast between layers.
Sardonyx Earrings: Earrings featuring sardonyx, valued for its layered colors and often used in carved or cameo designs, offering a vintage appeal.
Sautoir Necklace: A long necklace that can be draped, knotted, or layered, popularized in the early 20th century, often featuring tassels or a pendant at the end.
Sautoir Pendant: A pendant designed to hang from a sautoir necklace, often elongated and embellished with gemstones or intricate details, enhancing the necklace's elegance.
Seed Pearl: Tiny pearls used in fine jewellery, often arranged in clusters or used as delicate accents, popular in Victorian and Edwardian pieces for their subtle elegance.
Seed Pearl Earrings: Earrings adorned with small, delicate seed pearls, offering a touch of vintage charm and sophistication, suitable for bridal or everyday wear.
Signet Bracelet: A bracelet featuring a signet element, allowing for personalization with engraved initials or family crests, echoing the tradition of signet rings.
Signet Ring: A ring featuring a flat bezel often engraved with initials, a family crest, or other symbols, historically used to seal documents with wax.
Silver Bracelet: A bracelet made from silver, offering versatility and a wide range of designs from sleek and modern to intricate and traditional.
Silver Chain: A fundamental jewellery component made from silver, offering durability and shine, suitable for wearing alone or with pendants.
Silver Filigree: Jewellery made with delicate threads of silver, twisted and soldered together to create intricate lace-like patterns, showcasing skilled craftsmanship.
Silver Locket: A locket made from silver, offering a sentimental way to keep photographs or tiny keepsakes close, often engraved or embellished with gemstones.
Silver Pendant: A pendant crafted from silver, suitable for a range of designs from simple and sleek to intricate and detailed, offering versatility and appeal.
Silver Ring: A ring made from silver, offering affordability and versatility in styles from minimalist bands to ornate statement pieces.
Snake Design: A motif in jewellery symbolizing wisdom, renewal, or temptation, often featured in bracelets, rings, and necklaces, with the snake biting its own tail representing eternity.
Snake Earrings: Earrings featuring snake motifs, symbolizing transformation and healing, often designed to wrap around the ear or dangle with a sinuous grace.
Snake Ring: A ring designed in the shape of a snake, symbolizing wisdom, eternity, and rebirth, often featuring gemstone eyes or detailed scaling.
Spinel: A durable gemstone in red, pink and blue, historically confused with ruby and sapphire.
Star Sapphire: A type of sapphire exhibiting a star-like phenomenon known as asterism, often set in rings or pendants to highlight the star effect.
Star Sapphire Ring: A ring showcasing a star sapphire, often set in a simple mounting to accentuate the asterism or star effect within the stone.
Statement Necklace: A bold, eye-catching necklace designed to be the focal point of an outfit, often featuring large gemstones, dramatic shapes, or vibrant colors.
Step Cut: A rectangular or square cut with parallel, step-like facets emphasising clarity.
Suffragette Brooch: A brooch representing the suffragette movement, featuring the movement's signature colors and often incorporating symbolic motifs like the female sign or the letter "V" for votes.
Suffragette Jewellery: Jewellery worn by supporters of the women's suffrage movement, typically featuring green, white, and violet gemstones, symbolizing "Give Women Votes."
Suffragette Pendant: A pendant embodying the colors and spirit of the suffragette movement, often featuring symbolic motifs and used as a statement of support for women's rights.
Tanzanite Jewellery: Jewellery showcasing tanzanite, a rare blue-violet gemstone found only in Tanzania, known for its exquisite color and trichroism.
Tassel Pendant: A pendant featuring a tassel, often made of chains or threads, adding movement and a bohemian flair to jewellery designs.
Tassie Ring: A ring featuring a Tassie glass paste or gemstone cameo, named after James Tassie, an 18th-century artist known for his cameo and intaglio creations.
Tiara: A decorative headpiece resembling a crown, worn on formal occasions, symbolizing nobility or celebrating special events like weddings.
Tiffany Brooch: A brooch crafted by Tiffany & Co., known for its high-quality materials and elegant designs, often featuring iconic motifs or innovative craftsmanship.
Tiffany Necklace: A necklace designed by Tiffany & Co., embodying the brand's legacy of craftsmanship and elegant design, often featuring simple, timeless motifs or bold, innovative creations.
Tiffany Setting: A proprietary engagement ring setting by Tiffany & Co., featuring a raised diamond solitaire on six prongs, designed to maximize light reflection and enhance the stone's brilliance.
Topaz Jewellery: Jewellery adorned with topaz, a gemstone available in a spectrum of colors from blue to orange, known for its clarity and durability.
Torsade Necklace: A necklace made of twisted strands, often pearls or beads, creating a textured and voluminous effect, suitable for adding sophistication to any look.
Trilliant Cut: A triangular gemstone cut with equal sides, known for its brilliance and unique shape, often used as a solitaire or accent stone.
Trillion Cut Gemstone: A gemstone cut in a triangular shape, offering a modern, edgy look with its sharp angles and brilliance, suitable for contemporary jewellery designs.
Turquoise Earrings: Earrings adorned with turquoise, offering a pop of color and a connection to ancient traditions, suitable for casual and formal styles alike.
Turquoise Jewellery: Jewellery featuring turquoise, a blue to green mineral prized for its color and historical significance, often associated with protection and healing.

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Transitional Cut: An early 20th-century diamond cut bridging the old European cut and the modern round brilliant.

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