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| Jewelry Category: R |
| RETRO |
| Refers to a style or fashion that was popular in the past. |
| RHINESTONE JEWELRY |
| A "gem"made of glass with a foil backing to reflect the light. They are usually glued in place, but can also be set like traditional stones. Rhinestones are a staple of COSTUME JEWELRY and inexpensive pieces. |
| RHODIUM |
| (Row-dee-um) A member of the platinum group of metals, rhodium is often used to give a platinum type finish and durability to silver or gold. This metal top layer is usually applied using ELECTROPLATING. |
| RIGHT HAND RING |
| Similar to an ENGAGEMENT RING, but usually in more creative shapes and/or higher CARAT weights. These rings are designed to be worn on the right hand ring finger, as a symbol of a woman's independence. |
| ROPE CHAIN |
| Two twisted metal chains are looped together, to create a chain that resembles a length of rope. |
| ROPE LENGTH |
| A strand of pearls, or a layered necklace, which measures approximately 40 inches. |
| ROSE CUT |
| A stone cut which features a flat base and raised triangular FACETS, this cut has been in use since the 16-th century. |
| ROSE GOLD |
| A gold ALLOY that is made by combining yellow gold with copper, to achieve a rosy pink hue. |
| ROUND CUT |
| See BRILLIANT CUT |
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