Jewelry Glossary

Mother of pearl

The smooth iridescent interior surface on the inside of sea shells and certain mollusks.

More terms starting with M

Mabe Pearl Make Marcasite Mariner link chain Marquise cut Master set Matinee Length Matte finish Melange Melee Metal type Micro-Pave Setting

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