Satin finish

Satin finish: A series of tiny parallel lines scratched onto a surface with a wire brush or polishing tool to produce texture. Satin finish is also called "brushed" or "matte" finish.

Satin Finish
Satin Finish is a finish made to give a material a shiny satin look.
Sautoir
Sautoir is a long necklace with either a pendant or a tassel dangling from it.

Satin finish - A matte finish achieved by sandblasting, brushing with a stiff wire brush, or chemically altering a surface. Satin finish has a soft, pearl-like lustre
Scalloped - An ornamental edge that consists of a series of curves ...

SATIN FINISH
A satin finish on a metal is between a matte finish and a brilliant one. This semi-glossy finish is done by making shallow parallel lines on the surface of the metal, reducing its reflectivity.
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Satin Finish - A textured finish produced by brushing the metal surface to produce tiny parallel lines. Today it is popularly used in platinum jewelry, and is sometimes to as matte finish.

Satin Finish: A metal texturing technique where a series of tiny parallel lines are scratched onto the surface with a wire brush or polishing tool.
Semi-Mount: A setting that is complete with the exception of the center or main diamond.

Satin Finish: A matte or dull finish.
Shank: The part of a ring that wraps around your finger and where gemstones are set.
Snake Chain: A chain where round, wavy links are lined up to resemble a snake.

Satin Finish : This finish is referred to brushed or matte finish. It is a precious metal texturing technique that falls between a matte finish and a brilliant one.

Satin Finish
Satin finish is a texture of a metal surface that is in between matte finish and a brilliant one. It is a series of tiny parallel lines scratched onto a metal surface with a wire brush or polishing tool to produce texture.

Satin Finish: Also known as “brushed' or “matte' finish, this is a precious metal texturing technique used on jewelry where a series of very fine parallel lines are scratched on the surface to create a “matte' texture.

Satin Finish - on silver, a subtle surface luster produced by a revolving wire wheel.
Seam - a line caused by the minute crack between two parts of a mold; also called a mold mark.

Satin Finish - A satin finish appears textured and is made from tiny parallel lines scratched onto the metal surface.

SATIN FINISH
A low-lustre satiny surface effect intermediate between glossy and matte. Achieved through sandblasting, brushing with a stiff wire brush, or by chemical means
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Satin finish: A dull finish imparted by sandblasting, brushing with a stiff wire brush, or by chemical means; a soft luster rather than a high polish.
Scallop Setting: See "Buttercup Setting."
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Satin Finish
A matte finish achieved on a metal surface by sandblasting, polishing the piece with a stiff wire brush, or chemically treating the surface.

Satin finish, also known as a brushed or matte finish, is a texturing technique used on jewelry metals where a series of tiny parallel lines are scratched on the surface with a wire brush.
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SATIN FINISH A dull matte finish created with fine emery sand paper, sandblasting, wire brushing, stone finishing, or using acid.
SAUTOIR A long necklace, usually about 40" with a pendant or ornament at the bottom.

Satin Finish
Soft and lustrous appearance resulting from light parallel lines that sharply reduce the metal's reflections.
High Polish
Bright and shiny, highly reflective finish.

Satin finish
A flat or matte finish that is usually used on metals, but can be applied to other mediums in costume jewelry. The opposite would be a shiny or bright smooth finish that has a high reflective quality.

Satin Finish
Similar to a brushed-finish, a satin-finish adds texture with small grooves in the metal's surface. This reduces the metal's reflectivity and adds a desirable soft sheen.

RELATED TERMS: See Florentine, Polished, Satin Finish. Metal Type:The type of metal used in a particular piece of jewelry. RELATED TERMS: See Ceramic, Gold, Overlay Vermeil, Platina 4, Platinum, Silver, Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, Titanium.

A Scotch-Brite® pad works for a satin finish (Janitors throw away the centers of floor polishing pads which are the same type of material - ask and they are free!) ...

Michael Borofka is a Carmel, California native, whose passion for nature led him to a fascination for gemology and metallurgy. Michael specializes in combining hand-brushed metal textures with rough-cut semiprecious stones and satin finished ...

A textured finish made by using a wire brush or other tool to impart fine lines on the metal surface resulting in a matte rather than highly polished surface. This is also known as a satin finish.
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Due to their remarkable size and shape, their beautiful satin finish, the rarity of the Pinctada Maxima oyster, and the sensitivity of these oysters during harvest, the South Sea pearls are the most expensive cultured pearls on the market.

See also: Finish, Jewel, Metal, Gemstone, Precious