by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Fifties Jewelry, Contemporary Jewelry, Jewelry Materials & Techniques
À jour (from French: jour = day) is a term used in gem setting to describe open worked backgrounds, created by sawing or piercing, that keep the stone back open “to the day.” This opening allows more light to enter the gem, thereby enhancing... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry, Jewelry Materials & Techniques, Jewelry Findings
Designed as a hook to be sewn one side of a cloak meant to interlock with a loop sewn on the other side, acting as a... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Fifties Jewelry, Contemporary Jewelry, Hair/Head Ornaments, Arcane Jewelry
An aigrette is a hair ornament designed to hold or depict feathers and is usually jewel encrusted and sometimes mounted en tremblant. The name comes from the egret – the feathers of this particular bird were often used as adornments in hair and on hats. This... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Victorian Jewelry, Arts & Crafts Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Fifties Jewelry, Contemporary Jewelry, Jewelry Materials & Techniques
Appliqués are decorative items of one material or metal affixed to another. Examples would be flowers or other small metal motifs riveted to a hardstone plaque, or a plaque of stone, enamel or other material applied to the top of... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Medieval Jewelry, Renaissance Jewelry, Baroque Jewelry, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Fifties Jewelry, Contemporary Jewelry, Jewelry Materials & Techniques
An arabesque is an intricate design of interwoven flowing lines, often featuring heart-shapes, composed in a geometric pattern. Volutes, auriculars, and scrolls are all integral elements with an abundance of floral and foliate, figural and... by Mary Borchert | Sep 13, 2017 | Jewelry Glossary, Ancient Jewelry, Medieval Jewelry, Renaissance Jewelry, Baroque Jewelry, Georgian Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Edwardian Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry, Retro Jewelry, Fifties Jewelry, Contemporary Jewelry
An armlet (or “armilla”) is a bracelet that is designed to be worn on the upper arm or bicep (upper arm muscle). They have been a common jewelry form since ancient times in many civilizations. Armlets have been found...
