| Base Metal |
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Raw Material, the term base metal is a generally accepted term for any number of metals that do not contain any precious metal. Base metals can be any combination of brass, tin, or copper. |
| Cubic Zirconia |
| Diamond simulant with great refractive index which gives it a distinctive sparkle. Also known as a CZ. |
| Ear Wire, French |
| Jewelry Findings, curved wire for pierced ear, used as a base for an earring. |
| Ear Wire, Leverback |
| Jewelry Findings, hinged earwire for pierced ear that doesn't need an ear nut. The hinged portion closes onto the wire that pierces the ear and keeps the earwire securely in the ear. |
| Extension Chain |
| Jewelry Findings, usually a 2” piece of chain with a clasp, tag, or charm at one end. |
| French Ear Wire |
| Jewelry Findings, curved wire for pierced ear, used as a base for an earring. |
| Gold-Filled |
| Raw Material, a base metal that contains a layer of gold (usually 12 or 14 Karat) that is equal to 1/20'th of the weight of the base metal. This layer is electronically bonded to the surface of the base metal and is much thicker than plating. |
| Leverback Earwire |
| Jewelry Findings, hinged earwire for pierced ear that doesn't need an ear nut. The hinged portion closes onto the wire that pierces the ear and keeps the earwire securely in the ear |
| Lobster Claw Clasps |
| Jewelry Findings, clasp, refers to a type of trigger clasp shaped like a pincher of a lobster. |
| Magnetic Clasp |
| Jewelry Findings, Clasp that attaches by magnets |
| S-Hook Clasp |
| Jewelry Findings, double sided hook clasp shaped like an “S”, used with single or multiple strands that end with rings. |
| Sterling Silver |
| Raw Material, Precious metal alloy containing 92.5% fine silver mixed with other base metals, usually copper. |