Jewelry Glossary

Fire

Refers to the flashes of color appearing in many gemstones as white light is separated into colors creating a rainbow or prism effect.

More terms starting with F

Face-up appearance Facet Faceted Fancy cut Fancy-colored diamond Feather Figaro chain Filigree Findings Finish Florentine Finish Fluorescence

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