Open work - A pattern of openings in an ornamental piece
Overlay - A decorative layer
Oxidation - Metal blackened by a reaction with oxygen. The appearance is achieved by a chemical process ...
Open Work - Similar to filigree, this ring setting is designed to allow viewing of the bottom of the gemstone.
Open work
A piece of jewelry that has open areas, see through, similar to filigree cut.
Oxidation ...
open work
A ring setting with open sidework which may also allow for viewing of the bottom of a stone, if included in the setting.
overlay
A decorative layer.
Same as open work.
Plique-a-jour
A form of cloisonné in which the enamel in the cells has no backing, producing a translucent effect.
Edwardian platinum circle pin with delicate lacy open work.
The Edwardian style of jewelry had its beginnings in the Late-Victorian era. The princess of Wales had already become a trend setter with jewelry fashion.
Pierced-Work: See Open Work.
Pietra Dura: An inlaying technique usually associated with workshops in Florence, Italy, used to describe sculptural or decorative use of hard stones to decorate furniture, cameos, vases, ...
Filigreed: Intricate patterns of open work in the metal which are formed by fused gold wire or by cutting through the metal.
Florentine: A cross-hatched engraved design, more coarse than a brushed or matte finish ...
A style of prong setting with open work sides
Bead Setting
A style of setting where the small prongs that hold the stone are made with a beading tool ...
PIERCE WORK: Die-cast frame which is cut and engraved with a great deal of open work in the metal.
PIETRA DURA: See Mosaic
PIQUE: Inlaying of gold or silver into genuine tortoise shell, ivory, or horn.
A 0.76-ct. natural emerald from Pakistan is the centerpiece for this open work ring, available from The Collector Fine Jewelry. Government initiatives strive for more such jewelry to be fashioned in-country. (Photo: Wimon Manorotkul) ...
A ring band that does not contain gemstones, but rather a laser cut design or open work.
Leaf Ring
A ring that features leaves or vines in its design.
Must have practice the very highest standards of sterilization and hygiene by maintaining a scrupulously hygienic and open work environment; ...
Mille Grain Using a chisel to produce continuous fine granular relief patterns on the edge of the base metal. Open work Creating a pattern by inserting openings with a jeweler's saw.
PiercedThe material has been cut completely through Pierced-WorkSame as open work. PlatinumThe most precious and rarest metal of all.
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