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Dark colored pearls grown in black-lipped oysters. Because of their rarity in nature, most Tahitian pearls are now cultured.
Industry:Jewelry
Freshwater pearls are harvested from freshwater rivers and/or lakes in China, Japan and the United States.
Industry:Jewelry
A piece of jewelry that slides onto an omega chain and acts as the centerpiece.
Industry:Jewelry
International Gemological Institute. The largest independent institution that certifies gems and appraises diamonds.
Industry:Jewelry
Either side of a stone is bordered and secured by a strip of metal.
Industry:Jewelry
Tourmaline occurs in more colors or combination of colors than any other gemstone. It is heat resistant, extremely durable and the traditional gift for the 8th wedding anniversary.
Industry:Jewelry
The horizontal midsection and widest part of a diamond. The girdle may be polished, faceted or unpolished on a diamond, but is typically left unpolished on color stones.
Industry:Jewelry
Resembling the fullness of a foxtail, this chain is expertly designed by interweaving bent circles of metal together in a continuous pattern.
Industry:Jewelry
Thin, light strips of metal that are secured in the center of the watch face and point to the hours, minutes or seconds.
Industry:Jewelry
