[A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z]

A

Amethyst

A gemstone, the purple variety from the family name of Quartz. It is said to increase spiritual awareness

Amber

Fossilized tree resin, thirty to sixty years million years old. Colors range from a clear bright "banana" yellow to a deep rose, but may also be of a "milky" consistence. Inclusions that are found in this are usually of organic matter, leaves or insects.

Alexandrite

Alexandrite is a type of Chrysoberyl, exhibiting a "change of color" phenomenon. "Ruby by day, emerald by night"

B

Baguette

A type of cut of a stone, A long straight or tapered style.

C

Color

The pice of diamonds is based on the amount of "color" that they exhibit. Most diamonds have a shade of brown, yellow or grey.

Coral

A naturaly occurring organic substance found in the oceans. The most common colors are red and white.

D

Diamond

Naturally occurring stone, usually given in engagement rings.

E

Engagement ring

An engagement ring is given with the promise of a marriage. The ring usually contains a diamond

F

Facet

A facet is a cut on a stone which alows the light to come in, and making the stone "lively.

G

Gemology

Gemology is the science & study of gems and gemstones.

H

Hematite

a black metallic stone consisting of iron ore.

I

Ideal cut

A round cut of a diamond containing 57 facets.

J

Jeweler

A person who deals in the repair, making, buying and selling of jewelry and gemstones

K

Karat

Karat is a measurement of how much pure gold (24 Karat) is contained in the item. (14 Karat is 14 parts 24 Karat gold and 10 parts alloy)

L

Lost wax method

A process used to make jewelry. One original wax is used, and then melted out of a plaster of Paris mold. The gold is then poured into empty place in the flask, where the wax was. The wax can only be used once, hence the "lost wax" process.

M

N

O

Opal

The birthstone for October. Usually a white variety exhibiting flashes of reds, blues and greens.

P

Pear shape

A shape of a gemstone in the shape of a pear. It may be faceted or cabochon.

Q

R

Ruby

Ruby is the red variety from the corundum family, and is the sister of the Sapphire.

S

Sapphire

A variety of the corundum family usually thought of a medium to dark blue in color. Sapphires also come in a green to yellow.

T

Table

The table is the top "cut" of the gemstone that allows you to look into the stone.

U

V

W

White gold

White gold is made out of 24kt yellow gold. The yellow gold is then allowed down with nickel and silver. That is how the white color is brought in.

X

Y

Yellow gold

Yellow gold is made from 24 Kt yellow gold and then alloyed down to 14 kt or 10 Kt by using copper and silver.

Z