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2. Gold-filled jewelry - Wikipedia

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   Gold-filled jewelry. Gold-filled is a type of composite material. Composites are formed from two or more constituent materials with different properties that, when combined, create a new material with enhanced properties. [1] Gold-filled material is made by bonding a layer of gold alloy to a base metal core (typically brass, but sometimes ...

3. French wire - Wikipedia

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   French wire. French wire, also known as bullion or gimp, [1] is a fine coil of silver or gold -filled wire used by jewellers to conceal beading wire next to crimps and clasps. Proponents maintain that French wire gives jewelry an elegant, professionally finished look while also protecting and strengthening the ends of the beadwork. Also widely ...

4. Granulation (jewellery) - Wikipedia

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   Granulation is a jewellery manufacturing technique whereby a surface is covered in spherules or granules of precious metal. The technique is thought to have its origins in Sumer about 5,000 years ago. This technique then spread to southern Europe during the orientalizing period, also through the role of Phoenicians, who had founded colonies in ...

5. Wikipedia : WikiProject Gemology and Jewelry/Jewelry

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   Printable version This page is a ... Definition of Jewelry Terms ... Gold filled jewelry; Grill (jewelry) Hallmark; Handmade jewelry;

6. Ring (jewellery) - Wikipedia

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   Ring (jewellery) A ring is a round band, usually made of metal, worn as ornamental jewelry. The term "ring" by itself denotes jewellery worn on the finger; when worn as an ornament elsewhere, the body part is specified within the term, e.g., earrings, neck rings, arm rings, and toe rings. Rings fit snugly around or in the part of the body they ...

7. Fineness - Wikipedia

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   Fineness. The fineness of a precious metal object (coin, bar, jewelry, etc.) represents the weight of fine metal therein, in proportion to the total weight which includes alloying base metals and any impurities. Alloy metals are added to increase hardness and durability of coins and jewelry, alter colors, decrease the cost per weight, or avoid ...

8. Wire wrapped jewelry - Wikipedia

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   Brass wire is a little stiffer than copper, but it can be manipulated very easily. Sterling silver is soft enough to manipulate, but holds its shape well once it has been formed. Gold-filled wire is made by fusing a layer of 12-or 14-karat gold to a supporting material. Silver-filled wire is made in the same manner.

9. Manin gold chain - Wikipedia

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   Manin gold chain. A Manin chain ( Italian: catena manin or catena d'oro Manin) is a type of Venetian jewellery made of tiny gold links. The name comes from the Italian word manina (tiny hand) because of the painstaking work required to form the links; it has also been proposed that the name refers to the Manin family, including Ludovico Manin ...