Jewelry/Watch Glossary

Sizing beads (sometimes called sizing balls) are small metal beads added to the inside of a ring band to help the ring fit more snugly without permanently resizing the entire...

The shank is the band portion of a ring that encircles your finger. It connects to the head (where the center stone sits) and provides the structural foundation of the...

A prong setting uses small metal claws—typically four or six—to hold a gemstone securely in place. The prongs grip the stone at its edges, elevating it above the band to...

Soldering is a metalworking technique that joins two pieces of metal using heat and a metal alloy called solder. The solder melts at a lower temperature than the base metal,...

A bezel setting encircles a gemstone with a thin metal rim that wraps around its edges, holding it securely in place. Unlike prong settings, bezels offer superior protection for the...

A pavé diamond setting (pronounced "pah-vay") refers to a jewelry setting style where small diamonds or gemstones are set closely together, covering the surface of the metal to give the...

A style of diamond cutting that was popular before the development of modern cutting techniques. Antique cuts, such as the Old European cut or Rose cut, typically have larger facets...

Black rhodium plating gives jewelry a striking dark finish, ideal for adding a modern edge. This unique treatment enhances the appearance of rings, bracelets, and necklaces, providing a sophisticated look...

A mixture of two or more metals, often used to enhance properties like durability or color in jewelry.