Definition
Jewelry Definition – Solder and Soldering
Soldering is the process of joining two pieces of heated metal together with a similar metal, called solder. There is an art to seamlessly soldering two pieces of gold together so that you can’t tell any work was ever done.
Jewelry Definition – Slide
A slide is style of pendant in which a chain or necklace slips through an open element on the back of the piece without the use of a visible bail.
Jewelry Definition – Sleeper Earrings
There is an earring I call a “sleeper” earring because you can sleep in it. It’s a lightweight small hoop. Its post hinges and snaps closed in a “v” lock. In other words you don’t need a backing on it.
Jewelry Definition – Sizing Bar
The sizing bar is a small, solid section of an eternity ring that can be cut for sizing.
Jewelry Definition – Sizing
Sizing is the process of increasing or decreasing the size of a ring. It’s as simple as that!
Jewelry Definition – Shank
The shank is the part of a ring that rests underneath the finger and meets the main part of the design on top. Shanks come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are important factors in how rings sit on the finger.