Inlay – Jewelry Definition

By Calla Gold

An Inlay is a decorative technique in which a custom cut stone gem like lapis lazuli is glue set into a corresponding unfilled area with the same dimensions so that the “inlaid” material is level with the surface of the piece.

Common stones and organic substances used in inlay are lapis lazuli, malachite, opals, and mother of pearl.

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Calla Gold is a Personal Jeweler and Author who takes pride in working with clients one-on-one to integrate their personal sense of style and taste into custom designed jewelry and repaired jewelry pieces. Unlike typical Santa Barbara jewelry businesses, Calla Gold has no brick-and-mortar location. Calla Gold comes to you, bringing you the jewelry collection you want to see and collaborating with you to create unique custom jewelry. Calla also works with at-a-distance clients.

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