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Term: |
Definition: |
| 10K |
10 Karat Gold |
10 karat gold is a mixture of 10 parts of pure gold and 14 parts of a metal alloy that amounts to 42% pure gold. |
| 14K |
14 Karat Gold |
14 karat gold is a mixture of 14 parts of pure gold and 10 parts of a metal alloy that amounts to 58% pure gold. |
| 18K |
18 Karat Gold |
18 karat gold is a mixture of 18 parts of pure gold and 6 parts of a metal alloy that amounts to 75% pure gold. |
| 24K |
24 Karat Gold |
100 percent pure gold. |
| 2T |
Two Tone |
Two different colors or types of metal content compose the item. |
| Alloy |
Alloy |
Any combination of two or more metals creates an alloy. |
| ct |
Carat |
The carat weight of a stone. |
| CZ |
Cubic Zircon |
A synthetic or laboratory produced imitation diamond. |
| Fancy Diamond |
Fancy Diamond |
Fancy diamonds are rare diamonds that are red, blue, green, or purple. They are considered to be quite valuable because they have color and occur less frequently in nature. |
| Gold (Yellow) |
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50% silver and 50% copper is added to the gold to create a yellow gold alloy. |
| Gold (White) |
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Nickel, zinc, copper, tin and manganese are added to the gold to create a white gold alloy. |
| Gold (Pink/Rose) |
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90% copper and 10% silver is added to the gold to create this pink gold alloy. |
| Kt. |
Karat |
A unit of measurement relating to the content % of metal purity. |
| Faux |
Faux |
The French word for fake. |
| Inclusions |
Inclusions |
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| Plumb |
Plumb |
refers to mineral (metal) content purity. |
| SS |
Sterling Silver |
0.925 (92.5%) pure silver alloyed with 0.075 (7.5%) copper. Only silver of this quality can be labeled sterling silver as defined by the Federal Trade Commission. |
| tct |
Total Count |
The total number of gem stones per item. |
| TCW |
Total Carat Weight |
This is the total carat weight of all combined gem stones in the jewelry item. |
| TW |
Total weight |
Refers to the total weight of the stone(s) or metal content. |
| twt |
Total Weight |
Refers to the total weight of a stone(s) content. |
| Troy Ounce |
Troy Ounce |
a measurement of metal that is equal to
31.10348 grams |
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