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Jewelry Glossary

Definitions of Jewelry Terms

By Carly Wickell, About.com

This small assortment of gemstones is a preview of just a few vivid colors you can choose from when you buy birthstones and other colored gems.

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Jewelry Glossary

Browse my jewelry glossary to find definitions about gemstones, art periods, jewelry components and other terms related to jewelry.

Filed under A you'll find terms like African Emerald, alloy, amber, amulet and more.

Look at the B links for bangle, baguette and other B terms.

C definitions include culet, cuff, crown and other important C words.

You'll find doublet and others listed under D.

Explore the jewelry glossary for the remainder of the alphabet:

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