Jewelry/Watch Glossary

A clasp is the fastening mechanism at the end of a necklace, bracelet, or anklet that allows the piece to be opened, put on, and securely closed. Clasps are one...

A cathedral setting is a ring mounting style in which the metal of the shank arches upward on either side of the center stone before connecting to the head of...

A channel setting is a stone-mounting style where a row of gemstones is secured side by side between two parallel metal walls called channels. The walls grip the stones on...