Jewelry Term Definitions – Alphabetical H’s
Hair Jewelry - Jewelry made from the hair of a loved one, popularized in the 19th century when a deceased person's hair was preserved under glass brooches and worn in mourning.
Hallmark - A mark made in metal that indicates the purity of the metal and / or the manufacturer. A hallmark may also include the date or place made.
Hammered Metal - Jewelry that has been formed, shaped, or decorated using a metalworker's hammer, making the surface uneven.
Hardness - a term indicating the item's resistance to scratching using the Moh's Scale ranging from 1 (very soft) to 10 (very hard).
Heat Treatment - process of heating gemstones to a high temperature in order to enhance the color or clarity. For example, blue-green aquamarine becomes blue with heat treatment.
Heliotrope - A green stone with red highlights that is a type of chalcedony. Commonly known as bloodstone.
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