Knife Wire: An extremely thin wire holding a gemstone making it appear to float.
Korite: See Ammolite.
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Knife Wire: A type of jewellery wire used in fabrication that is very narrow compared to its depth. Seen frequently in mid to late 19th century jewellery and Edwardian jewellery.
Knife Wire
A piece of wire that secures a gemstone that is so thin it is almost undetectable.
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A "knife wire" gemstone setting utilizes a thin strand of metal wire to hold the gem against the jewelry piece.
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 See also: Stone, Wire, Alloy, Jewel, Gemstone
  
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