Jewelry Term Definitions – Alphabetical B’s
Baguette - Small rectangular shaped faceted stones.
Bail - The small round finding attached to a piece of jewelry that allows it to hang from a chain.
Band - Ring that is the same size on all sides.
Beryl - Type of mineral stone that includes emeralds (when green) and aquamarine (when blue).
Bezel Setting - Setting that uses a band of metal around the outside of the stone to hold it in place. Sometimes referred to as a gypsy setting.
Bloodstone - The Original birthstone for March. Chalcedony quartz - green jasper stone with inclusions of red iron oxide. Primarliy found in India, also in Brazil, China & Australia. Believed to create harmony & balance.
Blue Topaz - Gemstone is sky blue color available in light, medium or intese tint. Rated 8 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness.
Brass - An alloy of copper & zinc. Generally brass used in jewelry is 80/90% copper and 10/20% zinc.
Bronze - An alloy of copper & tin. Sometimes in jewelry zinc is used instead of copper.
Category: Jewelry Terms Glossary
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