Glossary of Jewellery Terms and Phrases

No jewellers guide would be complete without definitions for all the terminology associated with the many different styles, materials, fittings and components related to necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and other pieces of jewellery.

Here you'll find an A to Z of all the jargon you may come across whilst choosing, buying or making jewellery, from phrases like "Adhesive Ear Post" to terms such as "Zoisite", along with everything in between.

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