Aurora Borealis. A rainbow finish that is often applied to one side of glass beads
Bali Silver. Highly detailed, handmade silver beads and from Bali, Indonesia
Base metal. A non-precious
metal, such as copper or brass.
Chandelier Earrings. Dangling
earrings with several small
pieces that can freely move
Choker. A short, close fitting
necklace, usually 16 inches
in length
Cloisonee. Enamelwork in which
metal filaments are fused to
the surface of an object to create a design
Czech glass. Glass created in
the Czech Republic, the former
Bohemia
Freshwater Pearls. Pearls
produced in freshwater mussels
Gold-filled. A piece of jewelry
with a layer of gold
mechanically applied to the surface of a base metal
Memory Wire. A metal wire which retains a coiled shape. Used for making bracelets
Seed Bead. Tiny glass beads
created by slicing tubes into
tiny evenly spaced pieces
Sterling Silver. 92.5% silver, also called .925 silver
Swarovski. Brand name for crystal glass products produced by the Swarovski company of Austria.
Vermeil.
Gold plating over
sterling silver