Jewelry
Jewels are decorative items used for personal adornment, such as Crowns, Tiaras, Rings, Signet Rings, Seals, Wedding Rings, Bracelets, Bangles, Slave Bracelets, Necklaces, Chains, Torcs, Cords, Pendants, Medallions, Earrings, Brooches, Scepters, and Orbs.
Rings
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Ring
What a ring is, its parts (head, shoulders, shank), types, history and meaning; includes ring styles and how to find your size.
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Seals in jewelry: Mesopotamian cylinders, scarabs and intaglios
Engraved stone seals are among the oldest jewels: Mesopotamian cylinders, Egyptian scarabs, Roman intaglios and Chinese seals; what they are and how they were used.
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Signet rings: history, engraving and how to wear them
A signet ring carries an engraved crest, initials or emblem, and was used to seal documents in wax; history, types of engraving, materials and how to wear one.
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Stackable and eternity rings
Guide to stackable rings (thin, for combining) and eternity rings (stones around the band): how to combine them, what size to choose and which metals mix well.
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Wedding rings: types, widths, metals and how to choose
How to choose wedding rings: profiles (flat, domed, comfort fit), widths, metals (gold, platinum, titanium), engraving, size and which hand and finger to wear them on.
Earrings
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Ear cuffs and piercing jewelry
Ear cuffs with no hole, labrets, cartilage hoops and piercing jewelry: safe materials, sizes (gauge and length) and hygiene care.
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Earrings or Ear Pendants
What earrings are, types (stud, hoop, drop, chandelier), backs and how to choose them.
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Hoops, huggies and creoles
Guide to hoop earrings: small huggies close to the lobe, medium and large creoles, and click-closure hoops; sizes, materials and how to choose.
Necklaces and pendants
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Cord necklaces: materials, knots and clasps
Cord necklaces (leather, cotton, silk, nylon) adjust with knots or clasps; how to choose the cord, thickness and clasp for a pendant.
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Medallions and lockets
A medallion is a round plaque worn hanging; a locket opens to hold a photo or lock of hair. History, types and care.
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Necklace
What a necklace is, its parts (chain, clasp, pendant, extender), types, materials and meaning, with illustrations.
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Pearl necklace: how to choose
Guide to choosing a pearl necklace: cultured, freshwater, Akoya, South Sea and Tahitian pearls; size, luster, shape, length and care.
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Pendants and charms: types, bails and how to choose
What a pendant and a charm are: types (initial, drop, cross, medal, solitaire), the bail, size relative to the chain and how to combine them.
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Torcs and torques: the rigid collar of the Celts
The torc is a rigid open collar of twisted metal, a status symbol among the Celts; history, shape, hoards and modern designer torques.
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Types of jewelry chains: links, thicknesses and clasps
Types of jewelry chains (cable, curb, figaro, rope, box, snake, herringbone, wheat), how to choose the thickness, clasps and weight for pendants.
Bracelets and bangles
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Anklets: types, lengths and care
Guide to anklets: fine chains, beaded, charm and cord styles; recommended length, how to put one on and care in summer, at the beach and by the pool.
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Bracelets and Bangles
Types of bracelets and bangles with an illustration: rigid, cuff, link, beaded, charm, tennis, ID and anklets; the difference and how to measure.
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Charm bracelets
Guide to charm bracelets: chain and charm types, how many to wear, how to combine them and how to care for a keepsake bracelet.
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Slave bracelets (hand chains) and ID bracelets
ID bracelets carry an engraved plate, a christening gift in Spain and Latin America; “slave bracelet” also names a hand chain, a bracelet linked to a ring.
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Tennis bracelet (rivière)
The tennis bracelet is a continuous line of identical stones set in a flexible chain; how to choose it, what length, which stones and how to care for it.
Crowns and regalia
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Crowns: history, types and materials
The crown is the jewel of power: from ancient laurel wreaths to the gold and gem crowns of monarchies; types, materials and symbolism.
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Scepters and orbs: the jewelry of power
The scepter and the orb are the insignia of royalty, made of gold, gems and enamel: a symbol of authority (scepter) and dominion (orb); history and famous examples.
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Tiaras: what they are, styles and how to choose one
A tiara is a semicircular headpiece worn at the front of the hair; history, styles (halo, kokoshnik, floral), materials and how to choose one for a wedding.
Other jewelry
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Bridal and wedding jewelry: what to choose
Guide to jewelry for brides and guests: engagement ring, wedding bands, earrings, necklace and tiara; how to combine them with the dress and neckline.
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Brooch or pin
What a brooch is: a jewel fastened to clothing. Illustrated types (safety pin, fibula, bar, clip), materials, history and care.
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Jewel
What a jewel is: a personal adornment of precious metals and stones. Types of jewelry (rings, necklaces, earrings), materials and the difference from costume jewelry.
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Jewelry for children and babies: safety and choosing
Guide to children's jewelry: baby earrings, bracelets and christening pendants; safe materials, suitable clasps and safety tips.
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Men's jewelry: chains, rings and bracelets
Guide to men's jewelry: chains, signet rings, bracelets, pendants and cufflinks; durable materials, recommended lengths and how to choose with style.
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Personalized and engraved jewelry
Guide to personalized jewelry: names, initials, dates and coordinates engraved by hand, laser or in relief; which pieces allow engraving and how to choose it.
Catalogs and vocabulary
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Bracelet and bangle styles
A catalog of bracelets and bangles: rigid bangle, cuff, tennis bracelet, charm, link, bead, leather, ID bracelet, anklet and armor-link styles.
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Catalog of chain links
The most common chain links: cable, belcher, curb, Cuban, figaro, rope, box, snake, Byzantine, Milanese, Singapore, wheat, omega, herringbone, anchor and ball.
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Earring styles: stud, hoop, drop, chandelier and more
A catalog of earring styles: stud, hoop, creole, huggie, drop, dangle, chandelier, ear jacket, climber, ear cuff and threader, with wearing tips.
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Jewelry styles and periods: from Georgian to Art Deco
A tour of jewelry styles: Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro and modern, with their materials and traits.
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Necklace styles: choker, lariat, bib and layering
A catalog of necklaces: choker, collar, pendant, lariat, Y-necklace, bib, rivière, sautoir, layering and torc, with indicative lengths.
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Parts of a piece of jewelry: ring, earring, necklace and bracelet
Vocabulary of the parts of a jewel: head, prongs, shoulders and shank of the ring; post and back of the earring; chain, clasp and bail of the necklace.
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Ring styles: from solitaire to cocktail ring
A catalog of ring styles: band, solitaire, three-stone, halo, eternity, cocktail, signet, stackable, thumb, claddagh, fede and gimmel, with their meanings.
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Types of gem and diamond cuts
A catalog of the most common gem and diamond cuts: brilliant, princess, emerald, Asscher, radiant, cushion, oval, pear, marquise, heart, baguette and cabochon.
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Types of jewelry clasps (necklaces, bracelets and earrings)
Necklace and bracelet clasps (lobster, spring ring, toggle, box, barrel, magnetic) and earring backs (butterfly, screw, lever, clip).
