Jewelry Glossary

Oiling

A technique used to seal a gemstone from water loss or to fill in tiny cracks on the surface of emeralds, improving their clarity.

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Old European Cut Old Mine Cut Omega chain Opal Opaque Open-work Opera Length Opera necklace Orient Oval cut Oxidize

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