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Jeweler's Jargons
As in any other field, the jewelry industry has a complicated cant spoken by those "in the know" both among themselves, and, sometimes maddeningly, also with their confused customers. Many gemstone aficionados are quite knowledgeable of the professional jewelers' jargon. The following are just a few examples. Click any of the terms below to elucidate the meanings behind them. If you wish to add a term and its definition, please visit the Add a Jeweler's Jargon page in order to contribute to our Jeweler's Jargon Dababase. Enjoy!
Adularescence Asterism Baroque Blemish
Cabochon Carat Clarity Cleavage
Crazing Cut Dispersion Doublet
Facet Grain Hardness Inclusions
Internally flawless Karat Loupe Luster
Melee Nacre Oil Paste
Pleochroism Precious Refraction Semi-precious
Specific Gravity Triplet
 
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