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Pink Topaz & Chrysoberyl Cannetille Gold Cross c.1830.
Photo Courtesy of Lang Antiques.

 


Cannetille: A wirework decoration which uses coiled and twisted gold wire to achieve a delicate scrolling effect.
Cape Amethyst: A form of Amethyst layered or striped with milky quartz.

Cannetille
A type of gold or silver filigree of fine twisted wires forming a coiled spiral, used in early nineteenth century jewelry (Georgian period)
Carat
Unit of weight used for precious stones ...

Cannetille: A wirework decoration which uses coiled and twisted gold wire to achieve a delicate scrolling effect ...

Cannetille: a type of metal decoration in the form of coiled thin wires and small beads to form a filigree-like pattern, and named after a form of embroidery. Most popular in the late Georgian era.

Cannetille - this refers to a type of wire filigree which uses wires to design florets, rosettes and spiral designs ...

Cannetille: A wirework decoration of fine gold or silver wires twisted into the form of scroll and rosette motifs similar to filigree, often incorporating shells and burr-like motifs.

Cannetille: A filigree type of design using coiled and twisted gold wire.
Cape Amethyst: A translucent gemstone that has a color range from light to medium purple with white bands or milky quartz.
Cape Ruby: Is actually a pyrope garnet and not a ruby.

in a step cut to fit exactly into a setting or against another stone Calipers Instrument for fine measuring of both the outside and inside surfaces of a stone Cameos A design cut in relief, usually into a hard stone or shell Cannetille A ...

Cannetille (n) Wire filigree that is braided to form a cone-shaped scroll or spiral. Used as a gem setting framework.

See also: Gemstone, Diamond, Jewel, Cameo, Earring

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