Cameo

May 30, 2008

Cameo pendant

Cameo is defined as a carved, semiprecious gemstone bearing engraved illustrations in one color against a background of a different color. The carvings depict mythological scenes, Roman emperors, etc. Cameos are usually cut from a variety of stones including onyx, bloodstone, agate, and sardonyx. The antiqued piece of jewelry is usually donned as brooches, rings, pendants, etc. Of all the precious jewels to treasure, cameos are the most prized ones.

Cameo pendants

Bizantine chains

May 29, 2008

Bizantine chain

Bizantine is described as an eye-catching jewelry pattern comprising of interlocking rings of yellow, white-gold or sterling silver. Bizantine pattern is usually employed in creating bracelets and chains making them appear beautiful and stunning. The striking entwined structure is popular amongst the people of all ages and is an everlasting complement to a jewelry collection.

Bizantine chains

Box Chain

May 28, 2008

Box chain

Box chain is one of the elementary intertwined jewelry structures, which bear the resemblance to the byzantine chain. It consists of a series of wide square connecting shapes that link together, forming boxes. Box chains are available in gold or sterling silver and are usually worn as bracelets or necklaces while the ring sizes of a box chain may vary depending on the buyer’s requirements.

Box Chains at UD Jewelry

What is baguette?

May 27, 2008

Baguette cut

Baguette can be described as one of the gemstone cuts used for shaping the rhinestones including diamonds and emeralds. Being introduced in the 19th century, baguette cuts have gained immense recognition with time and are widely used as cuts for small diamonds, sapphires and rubies. A baguette has a table facade with a number of rectangular facets set parallel to the structure. The word “Baguette” has been derived from French where it is used for indicating a French stick loaf.

Bangle

May 26, 2008

14K Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet

Bangle is described as the circular shaped costume jewelry which is unbendable and rigid, being worn by women on their arms or wrists. Bangles are created from a range of materials including gold, silver, platinum, glass, wood, metal, plastic, etc. However, the gold and glass bangles are widely admired amongst the women. Being available in a variety of colors, bangles enhance beauty of the hands that wear it.

Bangle bracelets at UD Jewelry

What is a band?

May 25, 2008

Band - gold wedding band

Band is defined as the jewel ring or a tiara containing embedded precious metals, usually worn as a wedding ring on the ring finger. It can be plain and simple or a decorated one. The specialty of a wedding band is its width which is similar all the way round. Bands are available in several designs, for instance cigar bands, antique bands, eternity bands, etc. Moreover, bands can be ordered in specific interior and exterior styles depending upon an individual’s requirement.

Wedding bands at UD Jewelry

Citrine ring

Serious style to any ensemble with this beautiful gemstone and diamond ring. A thin, Yellow Gold band features a large, trillion-cut Citrine gemstone that’s set at its center.

The large light yellow stone is trimmed with shiny, diamonds (0.14ct, I1-I2 Clarity, H-I Color) for a lustrous look.

Diamond settings
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