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Jewelry Terms
| JEWELRY FINISH | |
|---|---|
| Gold | The color of the jewelry's metal is gold in color. This does not
imply that the jewelry is gold or gold plated.
If the jewelry is truly gold the carat will be stated in the description. |
| Silver | The color of the metal used in the jewelry is silver in color. This does
not mean that the metal is silver or silver plated.
If the jewelry is made of silver it will be stated as sterling silver in the description. |
| Vermeil | In the 1940's metals such as silver, bronze or copper were coated with a thin layer of gold. |
| CONDITION OF JEWELRY | |
|---|---|
| Mint | This would be an item that has no flaws. |
| Excellent | This would be an item that is in superior condition
for its age but, may be slightly worn.
This could be a gorgeous necklace from the 1920's that is completely in tact. However, the beads may be slightly tarnished. |
| Good | In most cases this is a newer piece from the 50's or 60's that is showing some wear. |
| Worn | I will only put worn items up if I know they are highly collectible and/or antiques. Worn items will generally be items that have missing stones or the paint is wearing off. |
| Fair | I may occasionally put up items that have some merit because they are interesting pieces, but they have a lot of wear. They will generally be in the bargain section and require some TLC. |
| STYLE OF STONE CUTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Baguette |  |
Bell |
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Chaton |  |
Dentelle |
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Egg |  |
Heart |
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Hexagon |  |
Navette |
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Octagon |  |
Oval |
Stone Size Conversion Chart
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