Jewelry lexicon: jewelry from A to Z

Neckmess, layering, stacking - it is not always clear what certain terms mean in the world of jewelry. We have summarized the most important names in our jewelry lexicon and explain all terms from the ICRUSH cosmos.

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316l stainless steel: 316L stainless steel is also called surgeon steel. It is a very robust, waterproof and allergy -friendly material from which the majority of the ICRUSH jewelry consists.

925 sterling silver: This is a noble material that is very often used to make jewelry. 925 sterling silver is a high -quality, but also somewhat more sensitive material with a nice shine.

18k gold: 18k (= 18 carat) gold is a different name for 750 real gold. It is 75% pure gold, which is very popular in jewelry production. ICRUSH jewelry is gold -plated, i.e. covered with such a gold layer.

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Bangle: A bangle, also called arm clip, is a kind of solid bracelet that includes closed or openly the wrist. Stainless steel brackets are flexible and therefore adaptable in size.

bracelet: A bracelet is a piece of jewelry that adorns the wrist. There are bracelets in many different sizes and styles. They can be worn both alone and for several in combination in the so -called stacking.

Arm chain: Arm chain is a different name for a bracelet. It is typically linked to the term arm chain or arm chain.

Anchor chain: The term anchor chain describes a certain type of chain structure. In the anchor chain, round or oval chain members are so hooked that a three -dimensional chain is created that is not flat.

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Baguettschriff: A certain cut of jewelry, gems or crystals is called the baguette cut. Sixted stones are rectangular in the baguette cut and have clear edges.

Baroque beads: The term baroque beads describes pearls that have an irregular, mostly naturally created form. Baroque beads are rarely completely shaped, but can also be elongated and asymmetrical. Your surface is usually not entirely smooth.

Bold Rings: This English term stands for rough, massive rings that are very noticeable. They can be worn alone, but also create a great look in combination - in the so -called ring stacking.

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Charm: A charm is a loose trailer that can be attached to chains, bracelets, etc. Charms come in different shapes, designs and sizes and can also be combined.

Surge steel: Surge steel is a different name for 316l stainless steel. This robust and waterproof material is used in surgery as well as in piercing and jewelry production, as it is very allergy-friendly and therefore well tolerated.

Choker: A choker is a short chain that is worn close to the neck. Similar to a collar, chokers can also be worn further on the neck. Even longer link chains that are adjustable in length can be worn as chokers.

Chunky: The English word chunky describes rough, chunky pieces of jewelry. As well as Chain, as well as Bracelet, Earrings and Rings can be chunky jewelry.

Creolen: Creoles are earrings in the form of a ring that is available in different sizes and shapes. You can either be closed or opened by a plug -in cap at the back. Creoles can be combined well if there are several ear holes.

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Earcuff: Earcuffs are small pieces of jewelry that are put on the ear. No ear hole or piercing is required to wear an earcuff. Earcuffs are clamped into the ear on the side and round off every ear ring look perfectly.

Precious metal: In chemistry, precious metals include a number of metals that have certain properties, for example. Due to their physical, chemical and optical properties, precious metals are well suited for jewelry production. The precious metals include, for example, silver, gold and platinum.

Real jewelry: Real jewelry in general uses is referred to jewelry made of silver, gold or platinum. Due to the high -quality materials and fine workmanship, real jewelry is usually expensive. Gemstones and minerals (e.g. diamonds) are also often processed in real jewelry.

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Foot chain: Foot chains are jewelry that is worn on the ankle. Foot chains, or foot chains, are particularly popular in summer. There are foot chains in different sizes and designs.

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Yellow gold: Yellow gold denotes the typical color of gold. In contrast to white gold or rose gold, yellow gold only contains shares that support the typical gold tone.

Limiting chain: A link is a chain that consists of clearly recognizable chain members. The shape of the limbs can vary in link chains, both round and oval or square limbs can form a link chain.

Engraving: Can be through a engraving Personalized jewelry become. A engraving enables a kind of labeling of jewelry, as part of a diamond engraving, for example with the help of a diamond.

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Halbedelstein: Semi stones are also referred to as jewelry stones. These are naturally occurring stones, minerals and other substances that are used in jewelry production. Halfed stones are characterized by their special colors and nuances.

Hoop earrings: The English term hoop is another word for Creole. Hoop earrings are ring-shaped earrings in different sizes and widths.

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Karabiner closure: A carabiner closure is a mostly elongated closure for chains and bracelets. To open the carabiner, a small hook must be pulled backwards. It automatically closes through a small spring.

Carat: Karat is a unit of measurement. The mass - i.e. the weight - is measured by gemstones in karat. The fine content of gold is also given in karat. A carat corresponds to 1/24 of the weight. One-class gold therefore consists of 1/24 weight shares of pure gold, 18-carat gold to 18/24, i.e. 75%.

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Layering: The term layering describes a certain way of combining chains. During layering, several chains of different lengths are worn one above the other. Each chain comes into its own and is not covered by the others. Overall, such a combination is called layering look.

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Neckmess: The English term Neckmess (Neck = neck; measurement = disorder) describes a way of combining many chains with each other. In contrast to layering, chains are also worn on top of each other in the Neckmess, length, shape and style of the chains are not a role.

Name jewelry: There are various ways to carry your own or another name in the form of jewelry. Chains with individual letters Can stand for a name, but also the personalization of jewelry through a engraving gives a chain, a bracelet, a ring or earrings a personal touch.

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Oxidation: The oxidation describes a chemical reaction that also plays a role in jewelry. Certain materials can oxidize over time, i.e. react with oxygen. This can lead to discoloration, for example, with sterling silver, the jewelry starts. These traces of the oxidation can be removed quickly using a silver cleaning towel or a silver pool. You can find more about jewelry care in our.

Earrings: Ear hangers are earrings with a hanging shape. Ear hangers can consist of creoles or plugs with small followers, as well as limbs or small chains.

Earrings: Ear plugs are small earrings with a plug -in cap. As a rule, earplugs are on the earrings that do not exceed a certain size. Ear connectors can be combined well with other earrings.

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Panzer chain: Panzen chains are chains whose links are composed so that they form a flat chain that lays on the skin as possible. Figar coaches form a subcategory of tank chains.

pearl: Pearls are usually round, stone -like solids made of pearl. They naturally grow in mussels, but can also be produced synthetically. Due to their beauty and its shine, they are very popular in jewelry production.

Perlmutt: The fabric is known as pearl mutts. The shells of certain mussels and other animals also consist of mother -of -pearl. By shimmering the material, it is often used - especially in the form of pearls - in jewelry production.

personalization: Jewelry can be personalized in different ways. A piece of jewelry can be provided with a lettering, for example, by a engraving. But the zodiac signs and letters also belong to personalized jewelry.

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Ring stacking: Ring stacking (to stack = stacking) describes a way of combining rings with each other. Several rings are worn on top of each other. The wearing of several rings on several fingers is also referred to as ring stacking. Thin rings are particularly suitable for sticking, but large rings can also be combined well.

Rhodines: The term rhodiuming describes a certain coating of silver jewelry that creates an additional protective layer for the piece of jewelry. Rhodines of jewelry are more resistant to oxidation and are therefore less fast.

Roségold: Roségold is a gold tone that receives a slightly reddish or pink color by adding copper. Roségold is popular in jewelry production and is easy with silver Combine jewelry.

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Jewelry: The term jewelry stone is another word for semi -precious stone. These are naturally occurring stones, crystals or other substances that are particularly suitable for jewelry production due to their special color or shine.

Stacking: Stacking (from the English term to stack = stacking) refers to the combination of several pieces of jewelry. Both in rings and bracelets, one speaks of stacking when several jewelry is "stacked" on top of each other.

Statement jewelry: Statement jewelry includes particularly striking, mostly rough jewelry. Both chains as well as earrings, bracelets and rings can be statement jewelry. Statement jewelry quickly gives an outfit a special note.

Freshwater pearl: A fresh water pearl is a pearl that has grown in fresh water - not in salt water. Freshwater pearls are usually bred. They consist of mother -of -pearl and resemble natural pearls in their shape, color and chemical composition.

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Gilt: The alloy of a piece of jewelry is called gold. Depending on the basic material, different types of gilding can be used, for example the ion plating or galvanic processes.

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Waterproof jewelry: Waterproof jewelry is characterized by the fact that it does not lose its color even with regular water contact. Jewelry made of 316l stainless steel is waterproof, even if it is gilded. So this can be worn when showering and swimming.

White gold: White gold is gold that gets a silver color from adding silver, chrome or platinum. Due to the gold content, it is of higher quality than silver despite similar color.

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Y chain: Y chains are chains that are worn in a Y shape. The mostly sitting closure enables the chain to be closed at a higher area, so that one end of the chain hangs down and thus forms a Y. In particular, limbs that can be sealed in every link can be worn as a Y chain.

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Zirconia: Zirconia stones are synthetically produced crystals made of zirconium oxide. They can be colorless or colorful, are characterized by a sparkling shine and are very popular in jewelry production. Zirconia stones resemble rhinestones, but are more resistant.

Breeding pearl: Breeding beads are pearls that have grew through targeted breeding. Breeding beads are used in mussels that live in salt or fresh water. Freshwater breeding beads of course come very close in their optics and properties.