2-STONE
This jewelry style is characterized by the presence of a 2-stone motif at its center. The two stones may be the same stone or mixed stones, set vertically or set horizontally. While the stone types and settings may vary, the two stones featured have a similar presence in the design.
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3-STONE
This jewelry style is characterized by the presence of a 3-stone motif at its center. It can suspend from any link, chain, rope or cord. The three stones may be the same stone or mixed stones, graduated, set vertically or set horizontally.
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BAND
A band-style ring is a simple circle of metal without gemstones. This style can be detailed in metalwork that enhances its design. Ropes, animals, filigree and milgrain designs are often added to the plain band.
When stones are added, an adjective is added to the word band that defines the change of style. Anniversary band, eternity band, cigar band, and diamond band are all examples of defined band styles.
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BRIDGE
In a bridge ring, the center motif is raised above its band, just as a highway bridge is raised above water. The band beneath can be plain metal or set with gemstones.
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BYPASS
Bypass jewelry pieces ends cross over one another, usually with one side higher than the other. The ends appear to part and continue in opposite directions.
CENTER DESIGN
Any piece of jewelry that has a design at the midpoint can be called a center-design piece. The name calls out that the focal point of the piece is at the center of a detailed setting or accent stones.
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CLUSTER
A cluster is a group of similar things held together in a bunch. They can be made of beads, stones, metals or even wood.
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COCKTAIL
The cocktail ring is characterized by its statement-making size and is not a specific design. It can be a large center stone surrounded by smaller stones or a large fanciful design.
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CROSSOVER
A crossover ring is when two or more bands diagonally cross over each other.
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CUFF
Cuff pieces are a style of jewelry that does not close in the back or are open in the front. Cuff pieces appear in an array of styles and are sometimes inflexible.
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DOME
Dome rings have a convex bulge at the front. They may be plain or have stones set atop the dome. Many domes are hollow at the center, which allows a big look.
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ENGAGEMENT
An engagement ring is a symbol that the person wearing it is engaged to be married. Traditionally engagement rings have featured diamonds, now many are selecting other gemstones as the center or accent stones as well.
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ETERNITY BAND
An eternity band is a style of ring that has gemstones set around the entire band. It’s called eternity, because there is no end.
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FREEFORM
Freeform jewelry is “not organized in a conventional way”. Freeform jewelry lacks identifiable motifs and shapes.
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HALO
A halo on a piece of jewelry is a frame of gemstones set around a center stone.
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INLAY
Inlay is a layer of fine material (for example, opal) inserted into the surface of a piece of jewelry. Inlaying provides a smooth surface.
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LOCKET
A locket is a small, hinged case that’s used to hold keepsakes, such as a photograph. Lockets boast a myriad of designs and often have a vintage appeal.
MULTI-ROW
Any jewelry piece whose design incorporates lines of beads, links, pearls, etc., placed side-by-side and secured by a common clasp, closure or connection, can be described as multi-row.
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OPEN DESIGN
Rings that are open, instead of solid, throughout their designs.
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PROMISE RING
Promise rings are typically smaller and subtler than engagement rings and may or may not be worn on the traditional wedding band finger. Diamonds are popular but in smaller sizes or clusters. It may include motifs like hearts, infinity or claddagh. It is a symbol of commitment or a promise.
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PYRAMID
Some pyramid rings are so named because they are structured in a pyramid shape. Other pyramid-style rings are steadily graduated toward a center element that is raised above the rest.
QUAD
While quad rings are traditionally four princess cut diamonds invisibly set closely together, this term may refer to larger groups of square and round stones, set into a square or rectangle frame at the center of a ring.
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SIGNET
Signet rings have a design on their surface. Signet rings come in a wide range of designs, some surface designs in bas relief (raised) and some surface designs in intaglio (recessed).
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SOLITAIRE
Jewelry which boasts a single stone is solitaire style. The stone can be a diamond or colored stone set in prongs, a bezel, or any setting a designer can craft.
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SPINNER
A spinner ring is a combination of rings designed in a way that outer smaller rings spin on the inner ring that encircles the finger.
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STATEMENT
Statement jewelry is bold and attention-getting. It’s often opulent and over-sized. Statement jewelry refers to any jewelry that is eye-catching and can’t be ignored. It’s jewelry with a message, not necessarily literal, but clear.
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STRETCH
Stretch rings expand to slide on and contract for a comfortable fit. They are typically not sized, in materials such as elastic or mesh.
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WEDDING BAND
The wedding band is the ring, given during the marriage ceremony, which is the symbol of the promises of love and fidelity a couple makes to one another. Wedding bands are worn by both men and women and can be all metal or have gemstones set in them.
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