Jewelry Term Definitions – Alphabetical L’s

Lab Created – Synthetic gemstones created in a laboratory rather than in nature.

Lapidary – A person that cuts and polishes gemstones.

Lapis Lazuli – A rich blue opaque gemstone that contains the minerals calcite, pyrite, and sodalite.

Lariat – A necklace that is worn looped around the neck and tied into a knot instead of fastened with a clasp.

Lavaliere – Another name for pendant, an ornament worn around the neck on a chain.

Linde Star Sapphire – Synthetic star sapphires introduced by the Linde Air Products company in 1947.

Lobster Claw – A type of jewelry clasp used on a bracelet or necklace.  Resembling a lobster’s claw the “pincer” has an internal spring that opens and closes using a spring on the side of the clasp.

Locket – A hollow jewelry pendant that closes securely and can hold a picture, a loved one’s hair, or other small mementos.

Loop – A type of jewelry finding that is circular and connects two separate parts.

Loupe – A small hand magnifying glass used to look closely at jewelry.  Typically a jeweler will hold a loupe up to his eye and look for a flaw in a gemstone.

Love Knot – A piece of jewelry consisting of three rings intertwined together.

Luster – A gemstone's sheen or glow.

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