210 Jewelry Archive
A comprehensive database of gemstones, historical eras, and intricate craftsmanship.
Universal Glossary
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Diamond Cuts & Gem Shapes
Pear Shape
Discover the elegant Pear Shape diamond and gemstone cut. Learn about its features, history, buying guide, care, and value factors.
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GemstonesPearl
Discover the allure of pearls. Learn about Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian, and freshwater pearls, their value factors, grading, and how to care for these timeless gems.
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Jewelry Types
Pectoral
Explore pectoral jewelry: definition, key features, historical significance, types like pectoral crosses, how they're made, and a guide to buying, valuing, and caring for these chest adornments.
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Jewelry Types
Pendant
Discover the world of pendants: learn about different types, key features, materials, how they are made, and tips for buying and caring for these versatile jewelry pieces.
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Chains & Clasps
Pendant Clasp
Discover the different types of pendant clasps, from secure lobster and barrel clasps to easy-to-use magnetic options. Learn how to choose and care for yours.
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Jewelry Types
Pendant Necklace
Explore pendant necklaces: definition, key features, history, types, buying guide, care tips, and more. Find the perfect piece for any occasion.
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Diamond Cuts & Gem Shapes
Pendeloque
Discover the pendeloque cut, a stunning teardrop or pear shape gemstone. Learn about its features, history, buying guide, and care for this elegant jewelry choice.
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GemstonesPeridot
Discover the vibrant green peridot gemstone. Learn about its key features, history, grading, buying guide, care, and value factors for jewelry.
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Jewelry Styles & Eras
Perpendicular
Explore perpendicular jewelry, defined by right angles and clean lines. Discover its key features, modern appeal, buying guide, and care tips.
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Diamond Cuts & Gem Shapes
Peruzzi Cut
Explore the Peruzzi cut, a brilliant gemstone shape prized for its exceptional sparkle, fire, and scintillation. Learn about its history, features, and buying considerations.
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Metals & Materials
Pewter
Explore pewter jewelry: its definition, history, types, composition, care, pros and cons, and buying guide. Learn about this versatile and affordable metal.
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Jewelry Types
Piercing
Explore the world of piercings with our comprehensive guide. Learn about different types, key features, history, healing, aftercare, and jewelry choices.
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Diamond Cuts & Gem Shapes
Pigeon Blood
Discover the allure of Pigeon Blood Rubies, a rare and prized red hue. Learn about its color, origin, grading, buying tips, and value factors.
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Jewelry Types
Pin
Explore the world of jewelry pins, from antique brooches to modern lapel pins. Discover types, styles, buying guides, care tips, and value factors.
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Jewelry Types
Plaque
Discover the world of brooches: explore types, historical significance, how they're made, buying tips, care instructions, and value factors.
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Gem Treatments & Enhancements
Plating
Discover what gemstone plating is, how it's done, its pros and cons, and essential tips for buying and caring for plated jewelry.
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Metals & Materials
Platinum
Discover the luxury of platinum jewelry. Explore its natural white color, exceptional durability, hypoallergenic properties, and how to care for your precious pieces.
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Chains & Clasps
Platinum Chain
Discover the allure of platinum chains. Learn about their rarity, purity, durability, styles, buying guide, care, and why they are a timeless luxury investment.
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Metals & Materials
Platinum Gold
Explore Platinum Gold, commonly known as White Gold. Learn about its composition, history, types, quality standards, care, and why it's a popular choice in fine jewelry.
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Jewelry Styles & Eras
Plique-a-jour
Discover plique-a-jour, a delicate enameling technique creating translucent, stained glass effects in jewelry. Learn its history, creation, and care.