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SHANK:
The part of the ring that encircles the finger. Strictly speaking, the shank of the ring does not include the head.
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Shank Type- This is another choice you need to make, when buying a ring. There are a number of shank styles available and you would need to choose one.
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.
Solitaire: A pendant or ring with a single gemstone.
Shank: The part of the ring that encircles the bottom of the finger.
Side Stone: A stone set alongside or encircling a center stone.
Simulant: A natural or manmade material that resembles a gem (also called imitation).
Shank: The shank is the round body of the ring, and encircles the finger, but the shank does not include the setting ...
Shank: The part of a ring that encircles the finger, does not include the setting.
Shoulder: The part of a ring between the shank and the center of the setting.
Shank
The part of the ring that circles the finger and to which the setting is attached.
Signet
A ring with a flat table or face on which there is an inscription of a coat of arms, family crest, or some other type of insignia or monogram.
Shank
Hoop part of a ring
Slide
A jeweled fastener, which slides onto a chain or fabric ribbon ...
shank - The part of a ring that surrounds the finger, excluding the decorative top or setting.
smelting - the process of separating metals from non-metallic components or other metals.
SHANK: The part of a ring which encircles the finger and to which the setting for stones is attached.
Shank: Hoop portion of a ring.
Shell Cameo: A cameo carved in one of the 10 available varieties of mollusc shell. Most shell cameos are from Naples and Sardinia.
Shank - On a ring, the shank is the part that circles the finger.
Shell - Shell is originally the external skeleton for many shellfish but it also makes an appealing ornament in jewelry.
SHANK
The metal part of a ring that goes around the finger. The shank and the setting into which a stone is set are collectively referred to as a ring mounting.
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Shank: In a ring, the shank is the part that surrounds the finger. The shank and the setting in which a stone is to be set are collectively referred to as a ring mounting.
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SHANK The bottom of a ring set with gemstones into which you insert your finger. The shank is the part of the ring that is cut when sized and can be replaced when worn thin.
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Opera Length
This term refers to a long necklace that is usually 24 to 36 inches in length. The term was coined as women flocked to the opera in long strands of pearls. Today the term can be used with any type of necklace.
Shank - The part of a ring that encircles the finger.
Shape - Rounds, pears, ovals, etc., and any other shape of a gemstone's cut.
Side stone - The stone or stones that accent a center stone in a jewelry setting.
Shank
Portion of a ring that encircles a finger. It holds the head, which in turn, holds the diamond.
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Shank - Portion of a ring that encircles the finger.
Shoulder - Portion of a ring between the shank and the center of the setting.
Shank
The part of a ring excluding the setting on top, that goes around the finger. Shanks can be molded together with the top setting or created separately with half round wire and soldered to the back of the setting.
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Shank
The part of a ring that fits around the finger. The setting for the gemstone sits atop the shank.
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A thick shank conducts heat more quickly than a thin one.
A silver shank conducts heat better than a gold one.
Even heat resistant stones can crack and break due to internal structural problems.
Bypass shankA ring mounting design in which the two sides of the band do not meet in a straight line, but overlap or crisscross each other.
Shank (n) The portion of a ring that encircles a finger. The shank holds the head (setting), which in turn, holds the gemstone.
Shot Ball (n) Metal fusion using tiny shot balls fused to the metal's surface to create a pattern or design.
Shank The term used to describe the part of a ring that encircles the finger. Shape The outline or silhouette of a stone. Common diamond shapes include round, princess cut (square), oval, marquise, pear, emerald and heart.
Shank: A band that forms the base of a ring. Shoulder: The part of a ring that connects the central design to the rest of the band or shank.
used to create an impression on a substance such as wax or clay Sévigné A bodice ornament set with gemstones in a bowknot shape Shagreen The skin of a ray or shark from the waters around China, usually stained green or another color Shank ...
The portion of the shank, or band, below the ring�s shoulders. The lower shank is usually found half way down the ring, but with split shanks, it can be lower or higher and is dependent on where the split lies.
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Comfort FitA ring that is curved on the inside of the shank thereby adding to the comfort of the wearer. ConchaA Spanish term for shell. One of the ovals of a segmented silver belt or of a bridle. Also the belt itself.
Ring setting:Collective term for the shank and the head of a ring which contains no center stone.
Half hard wire is often used where a little more durability is required, such as in ring shanks. Half hard wire does not twist as well or as evenly as dead soft.
Item shapes (heart shaped pendant, knife-edge shank, round bezel, etc.)
Metal weight in pennyweight or grams (gross with stones or net with out stones or non precious metal parts).
At the time of taking off the pearl jewelry always clutch the shank or metal part instead of the pearl. This would evade the probability of loosening of pearl from the jewelry. After the use the pearls must be cleaned with the damped cloth.
Gold wire was wrapped around the shank of the ring and then through a hole in the seal so that it could swivel. The item would have been worn with the seal on the inside and flipped around when necessary.
Sometimes I use cast ring shanks. They come in many styles, but a limited range of sizes. That type of ring can usually be offered in sizes 6 through 9, but smaller or larger sizes aren't an option.
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Tiny diamonds are placed in small holes that have been drilled out of the ring shank. On a band that does not taper across the top, each diamond should be exactly the same size.
Shanks are put in the ground next to these pipes, and then tunnels are driven into the deepest parts of the pipe. Using this method, gigantic rocks that are full of diamonds are taken out of the mine and then moved to screening plants for sorting.
This great 10+ ct Tanzanite by Sherris Cottier Shank is a great Amparo Blue accessory if set in a pendant
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Toe rings are very similar to finger rings except a major variation that is in toe rings, a small gap is available on the ring shank which allows the wearer to wear these rings easily.
Dome Ring
A ring with a solid, round cabochon setting, or a highly polished stone on top of the shank
Doming Block
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Settings for stones must be smoothly drilled, round, with the underside of the ring shank polished to give a finished look. Prongs must be pushed up close to the stone to hold it securely and must be smoothly rounded.
Comfort Fit: A ring that adds to the comfort of the wearer by being curved on the inside of the shank.
Compass Ring: A rotating ring that can be used to determine compass direction by using the position of the sun and the time of day.
You can always identify Mikimoto jewelry by our trademark: either the outline of an oyster or the Mikimoto name engraved on every jewel. This can be found on the clasp, ring shank or earring back.
BELCHER A claw style ring mounting, common in rings for men. The mounting is one piece with the prongs being part of the shank.
Belcher Cut - A claw style of ring setting that is common in men's rings. The mounting is one piece with the prongs part of the shank.
Wearing rings on fingers that touch each other allows the rings to abrade one another and scratch metal away from the shanks. Over time you will not only have a scratched up ring, but one with less metal in the band than it started out with.
14K gold and platinum provide the greatest strength--often a ring may be designed with a platinum setting and a gold shank (the part of the ring that encircles the finger).
For a more serious problem, a butterfly spring can be soldered on the inside bottom that will move outward going over the knuckle and then press back against the finger after it slides on. This works well. For a serious problem, hinged shanks can be ...
Raises a stone high above the shank, placing the emphasis on the stone and making it appear larger. Also allows the maximum amount of light to enter from all angles, intensifying a stone's brilliance.
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