Glossary
All That Gleams is Silver 
Although harder than gold, silver is a soft white lustrous transition metal. It has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity for a metal. Silver aficionados often collect silver jewelry exclusively, the attraction so intoxicating.
Gemstone Glossary - D to F
From the term "depth" to "French Jet", our glossary takes the guesswork out of jewelry and gemstone terminology.
Gemstone Glossary - G-M
From "GIA" to "mine cut" diamonds and "mother-of-pearl", our glossary describes a variety of jewelry and gemstone terms from G to M.
Gemstone Glossary - N to Z
Handy reference to common gemstone and jewelry terms, this glossary covers terms from N to Z and includes the different types of "pearls", "refractive index" and "Pleochroism" among others
Glossary G-H-I-J-K terms
In this glossary I will focus on gemstone and costume jewelry. I hope you find this helpful in broadening your understanding making the collecting process that much more enjoyable.
Glossary - Ab to Am
Jewelry and gemological terms beginning with the letters Ab through Am.
Glossary - Bo to Bu
A glossary of terms beginning the the letters Bo to Bu.
Glossary -Ba to Bo
Everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry and gemstones, our glossary of jewelry and gemological terms will answer--beginning with the letters Ba through Bl, or "baton" to "bodkin." Learn what a "blister pearl" or "blue diamond" is. Ever wondered about a "black star diopside"? Find out here.
Glossary B & C terms
In this glossary I will focus on gemstone and costume jewelry. I hope you find this helpful in broadening your understanding making the collecting process that much more enjoyable.
Glossary L, M, N, & O Terms
In this glossary I will focus on gemstone and costume jewelry. I hope you find this helpful in broadening your understanding making the collecting process that much more enjoyable.
Gold
Gold is softer than silver and is the most valuable of the precious metals.
Millefiori, Murano Glass
Venetian glass is primarily made on the island of Murano, Italy. The distinctive hand-crafted Millefiori glass-making technique was developed in Murano in the 13th Century. Highly regarded for their expert craftsmanship, Murano’s glassmakers gained prominence for their glass-making skills.
Miscellaneous Gemological Information
General information about gemology.
Repousse & Chasing
Find out what the Statue of Liberty and a copper bracelet have in common....and it's not just copper!
Rhodium
Articles about the metal, rhodium.
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