ALLOY: Metals that are added to gold to provide strength and color variety.

ANNIVERSARY BAND: A band usually of gold or platinum with a set of stones across the band. Usually given by a husband to a wife as a token of continued love to mark an event such as an anniversary.

APPRAISAL: A valuation or an estimation of value of property by disinterested persons of suitable qualifications

ASTERISM: Star-like phenomenon seen in various gems when they are cabochon cut (star sapphire, star ruby).

BAND DESIGN: Engraving - Decorating metal by cutting lines into the surface with a sharp graver.Milgrain - A band of metal that is decorated with tiny beads of metal.

BARREL CLASP: A jewelry fastener resembling a barrel. the two pieces of a clasp screw together fastening a necklace or bracelet.

BLEMISH: A flaw on the exterior of a diamond, such as a scratch, abrasion nick or chip. 

BODY JEWELRY: Any type of jewelry other than rings (i.e. pendants, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets).

BOX CHAIN: A chain with links resembling small overlapping boxes.
BOX CLASP A type of bracelet or necklace clasp in which the female end is a box and the male end is designed to fix inside the box.

BRACELET DESIGN: Bangle - An inflexible bracelet, either a solid circlet or hinged to open with a clasp.Cuff - A wide, solid bracelet.Line - An endless line of diamonds creating a bracelet.Omega - A solid looking chain with close fitting rectangular links.'S' Tennis - A tennis bracelet with "S" shaped links between each diamond creating a flexible bracelet.Signature - Helzberg Diamonds Signature bracelets are timeless diamond line bracelets with a channel-set heart charm dangling from the clasp. If it comes from the heart, shouldn't it come from Helzberg Diamonds?Spiral - A bracelet formed of two or more wires, chains or strands of pearls to form a spiral effect.Tennis - A simple, flexible in line diamond bracelet.

BRIDAL SET: A set of two rings that fit together- the engagement ring and the wedding band

BRILLIANT CUT: A cut with mostly kite-shape and triangular facets arranged in a symmetrical pattern around the diamond. Many customers associate this cut with the round shape, but this cut can be used on any shape of diamond.

CTR - CENTER: The weight of the center stone in a piece of jewelry containing more than one stone.

CABOCHON: A facet less cutting style that produces a convex surface; a stone cut in the form of a dome.

CALIBRATED: A gemstone whose dimensions are a standard (mm) size, and are cut to fit ready made jewelry pieces.

CAMEO: A carved raised-relief on gem materials and on shells. 

CARAT WEIGHT: Carat- A unit of weight for gemstones. 100 points = 1 carat = 1/5 of a gram ( 0.2 grams) OR 1 gram = 5 Carats. Carat Weight - A standard of measure of weight used to measure gemstones.

CATHEDRAL MOUNTING: Ring setting that arches when seen from the side.

CHOKER : A necklace designed to be worn up closely to the neck. Normally 16" in length or shorter.

CLUSTER: A group of closely set stones.

COCKTAIL RING: A ring of three dimensional designs, usually combining small diamonds with gold or platinum.

COLLECTIONS:  A collection of jewelry that is produced in a pre-determined limited quantity. Once all quantities are sold the edition is "closed" and that particular style is no longer available.Past, Present, Future Collection - A collection of three-stone jewelry symbolizing the treasured past, the comforting present and the magical promise of the future.Platinum PerfectionTM - A collection of exquisite platinum or 18kt and platinum engagement rings and bridal sets.Signature CollectionTM - A beautiful assortment of 18kt gold engagement rings and bridal sets with clean, elegant styling. Most of the items in the Signature Collection are Helzberg exclusives.

COLOR-ENHANCED: Any treatment process that enhances or changes the color of a gemstone. This may include heat-treating, irradiation, dying, bleaching, oiling, to name a few.

COMFORT FIT: The inside shank of a ring that is slightly rounded (convex) to provide a more comfortable fit.

CROWN: The upper part of a gemstone, between the girdle and the table.

CUBIC ZIRCONIA’S: An inexpensive, lab-produced gemstone that resembles a diamond.

CULET: A small facet placed at the bottom of the pavilion of a gem.

CULTURED PEARL: A pearl resulting from man inserting a bead into a mollusk, which covers it with a coating called nacre. 

CUT: Term used to refer to the fashioning of a gem.

DIAMOND CLARITY GRADE: Clarity is a term used to describe the degree of freedom from inclusions and blemishes in a diamond.F1 (Flawless) - GIA clarity grade used to describe a diamond with no blemishes or inclusion sunder 10x magnification.IF (Internally Flawless) - GIA clarity Scale: A diamond with no internal characteristics at 10x magnification, but which have minor surface blemishes that do not penetrate the stone.VVS1 & VVS2 (Very, very slightly included) - GIA clarity grades used to describe a diamond with minute inclusions that are very difficult to see fewer than 10 X magnifications.VS1 & VS2 (Very slightly included) - GIA clarity grades used to describe a diamond with minor inclusions ranging from difficult to see, to somewhat easy to see under magnification.SI1 & SI2 (Slightly included) - GIA clarity grades used to describe a diamond with inclusions that are easy to see under 10x magnification. May be eye-visible through the pavilion when stone is table down on a white background.I1, I2, & I3 - GIA clarity grades assigned when there are obvious inclusions in a diamond which may be eye-visible, face-up.

DIAMOND COLOR GRADE: Diamond color grade assesses the absence of color. Diamond color is graded on a scale from D through Z, with D, E and F regarded as colorless.Light Brown (LTB) - Diamonds occur in a variety of colors. These particular diamonds are found in the GIA's n-z range and are of a brownish hue. They have been selected for their attractive appearance and outstanding value.Top Light Brown (TLB) - Diamonds occur in a variety of colors. These particular diamonds are found in the GIA's k-m range and are of a brownish hue. They have been selected for their attractive appearance and outstanding value.See the Four Cs article under in the learning guide for more information on diamond color grade.

DIAMOND COUNCIL OF AMERICA: (DCA) An organization certifying "Diamontologists."

DIAMOND ROUGH: A diamond still in its natural state, before faceting or polishing.

DIAMOND-CUT: A diamond's shape and overall design. The round brilliant is the most popular diamond cut. Also refers to a process in which gold is "diamond-cut" to make it "sparkle."

DISPERSION: The multi-colored flashes of light from a well cut diamond. It gives gems their internal fire.

DOUBLET: Two gemstones cemented together for durability or enhanced visual appeal, such as opal and black onyx.

EARRING BACK DESIGN: Hinged Hoops - Hoop earrings which are hinged usually at the bottom, to open for ease of putting on and taking off.Lever Back - A type of earring mounting that allows the gemstone to dangle from the earlobes.Omega Back - Hinged back for hoop earrings, in the shape of the Greek letter omega.Screw Back - A pierced earring post with grooves cut into in so that the back may be screwed on.

EARRING DESIGN: Dangles - Earrings that "dangle" off the ear.Hoops - Earrings which go in a loop from the front to back of the earlobe.J-Hoops - Half hoop earrings that resemble the letter "J" and do not completely encircle the ear lobe.Jackets - A piece of jewelry that fits around another piece.Sticks - A style in fashion jewelry that has long straight lines resembling sticks.Stud - A small, often round earring made for a pierced ear.

EYE LOUPE: A hand-held magnifying lens used to examine gems.

FACET: A flat, polished surface cut into a stone.

FANCY COLOR DIAMOND: Any gem diamond that falls outside the usual color range for whites, light yellows, and light browns; higher saturations of yellow and brown may also be considered fancy colors.

FILIGREE: Gold or silver wire twisted and soldered into complex patterns; fancy, lacy-looking designs.

FINDINGS: Manufactured small parts of jewelry such as settings, clasps, jump rings, etc...

FLAW: As pertaining to gems, an imperfection visible at 10x magnification.

FOUR CS: Phrase coined to describe the 4 quality and value considerations of a diamond: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.For more information see our article in the learning guide about the 4Cs.

FRACTURE FILLING: Non-permanent process of filling a fracture or crack in a diamond or gemstone (most commonly in an emerald) with a glasslike substance so that it can no longer be seen with the naked eye.

FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL: Pearls formed in mussels living in freshwater lakes or rivers. Mantle tissue from a mussel is inserted into the mussel rather than a shell bead.

FRICTION POSTS: Earring base requiring applied tension to release the back from the post.

FULL CUT: Diamonds cut with 58 facets.
GIA The Gemological Institute of America is an independent nonprofit organization renowned for its impartial service as the world's foremost authority in gemology. They offer nonprofit education, research and laboratory services including diamond grading.

GIA INSCRIPTION: Many GIA graded diamonds have the grading report number laser-inscribed on the stone's girdle. This number matches the GIA grading report.

GEMSCOPE: A microscope that magnifies between 10 and 40 times, useful for examining inclusions in gemstones.
GEMSTONE A naturally occurring mineral that is valuable, rare and often beautiful.

GEMSTONE CHARACTERISTICS: Akoya - A pearl that is produced by salt water oysters. A mother of pearl bead is inserted into the soft inner body of the oyster by man. This irritant will cause the pearl to coat the bead with lustrous nacre in order to protect itself. Akoya pearls come from either Japan or China. Cultured Akoya pearls share the same properties as natural pearls. The only difference is that a person implants an irritant rather than leaving it to chance.Bead - A drilled stone designed to be strung.Bezel Facet - Kite shaped facets on the crown and pavilion of a diamond.Fresh Water - Formed from mussels living in freshwater lakes or rivers.Lab Created - A gemstone produced in laboratory, having the same physical, chemical and optical properties as its naturally occurring counterpart.Natural - Part of the original surface of the diamond crystal that is left unpolished.Special Faceting - A flat, polished surface cut into a stone.Tahitian - Cultured pearls grown mostly in French Polynesia and known for their beautiful ranging from silver-gray to purple-black.

GEMSTONE TYPE:

Alexandrite - A stone noted for its color changing abilities. Colors are greenish outdoors, and reddish to violet under artificial light. Alexandrite is extremely rare. Alexandrite is one of the birthstones for June.

Amethyst - A semi-precious quartz gemstone, ranging in color from clear purple to bluish violet. Birthstone for February.Aquamarine - Semi-precious porous stone ranging in color from light blue to sea green. Birthstone for March.

Black Star Sapphire - A cabochon cut black sapphire that displays a 6 ray star. These stones are always heat treated to improve their color.Blue Star

Sapphire - A cabochon cut blue sapphire displaying a 3 ray, 6 point star.Blue Topaz - A topaz ranging in color from pale blue to bright blue. Most blue topaz is irradiated & heat treated to produce their blue color. Birthstone for December

Cats Eye - A phenomenon seen in various gems when they are cabochon cut, resulting in a bright single line down the center.

Ceylon Sapphire - These deep royal blue sapphires from Sri Lanka, formally Ceylon, are the finest in the world.

Citrine - A semi-precious quartz gemstone, ranging in color from a light yellow to a brilliant orange.

Diamond - A very valued gem composed of pure carbon, the hardest of all known natural substances. Birthstone for April.

Emerald - One of the most valuable gems, ranging in color from green to bluish-green. Birthstone for May.

Garnet - A group of semi-precious stones ranging in all colors but blue. Most commonly a deep red. Birthstone for January.

Iolite - A transparent, violet blue, light or yellow gray mineral. Also know as the water sapphire.Mother of Pearl - The material obtained from the inside of the shell of a certain large mollusk.

Multi-Stone - When several different types of gemstones are grouped together in a setting.Onyx - A semi precious stone that is usually black.

Opal - Semi-precious stones that are luminous and iridescent, frequently with inclusions of many colors. Birthstone for October.

Pearl - Organic gems grown within oysters. Birthstone for June.Peridot - A yellow-green semi-precious stone. Birthstone for August.

Pink Tourmaline - A pink to reddish color gemstone. One of the birthstones for October.

Ruby - A hard precious stone ranging from the classic deep red to pink to purple to brown.

Sapphire - One of the hardest and most durable gems, it and Ruby are the next hardest gemstones after diamond. Although popular as a blue gem, it occurs in a wide variety of colors, including pink, green and yellow. Birthstone for September.Tanzanite - A valuable transparent blue-purple stone. 

Topaz - A very hard gemstone ranging in color from brown to yellow to blue to pink. Birthstone for November.White Topaz - Colorless topaz.
GIRDLE The widest part of a cut gem, where the crown and pavilion facets meet.

Gold - A shiny, bright-yellow, precious metal that is mined from the earth. This soft metal's purity is expressed in karats, 10kt and 14kt being the most common.

GOLD PLATE: A base metal that is electro-plated with gold or an alloy of gold. Also known as gold flash, gold finish or gold tone.

GOLD-FILLED: A layer of gold adhered or bonded to metal. The weight of gold must be 1/20 of the total weight or better and must be 10kt or better.
GUARD RING Ring or rings worn on each side of a solitaire, also sometimes fastened together at the bottom.

HANKS: Temporary strings of pearls used by a supplier to separate pearls by size and quality.

HARDNESS: Refers to one mineral's ability to scratch another.

HEARTS AND ARROWS: A generic description used in the diamond industry to describe diamonds that exhibit a pattern of hearts and arrows when viewed with a special scope. Diamonds cut with precisely aligned and carefully shaped facets, and optimum proportions will exhibit the hearts and arrows phenomenon.

HEAT TREATED: The process of heating a stone to a high temperature in order to enhance the color or clarity.
IRE Otherwise known as an Insurance Replacement Estimate, is an estimate of jewelry value for insurance replacement purposes.

IMITATION: Made to look like the genuine article, but lacking the crystal structure and chemical composition.

INSERT: A double ring sometimes ornamented with gems, with a space between to accommodate another ring in its center.

INVISIBLE SET: Stones which are set so that no prongs can be seen. The stones appear to be held in the mounting "invisibly."

LAPIDARY: A person who cuts and polishes gemstones.

LENGTH: Graduated Multiples - Several chain lengths in one necklace.Matinee Length - A 20" - 24" strand of pearlsOpera Length - 28" - 30" strand of pearls Princess Length - An 18" strand of pearls

LOBSTER CLAW CLASP: A jewelry fastener that resembles the claw of a lobster.

LOUPE: A small magnifying lens used to view diamond and jewelry, usually 10 x magnifications.

MALLEABILITY: The physical property of metal that allows it to be rolled, hammered, and stretched. Gold is the most malleable of all metals.

MELEE: Small stones less than 1/4 ct in weight.

METAL COLOR: Resulting color when two or more metals are mixed together.Yellow Gold - Gold that has been alloyed with a mix of 50% copper and 50% silver. White Gold - Usually an alloy of yellow gold, copper, nickel, and zinc that results in a white colored metal. Since this is yellow gold alloyed to appear "white" it has a slightly yellowish tint until it is plated with rhodium, which gives it a bright white finish.Two-Tone - A piece of jewelry using both white and yellow metals.Rose Gold - Gold that has been alloyed with a mix of 90% copper and 10% silver producing gold with a pink tinge.

METAL CONTENT: Metal Content - Combined substances producing a type of metal.Base Metal - Any non-porous metal.KT - The word "karat", abbreviated 'kt', is a method of measurement that designates the proportion of fine gold in an alloy. These proportions are 10, 14, 18, 22, or 24. 100% is equivalent to 24 kts To calculate the amount of precious metal, divide the karat number by 24. For example, 14 kt divided by 24 equals 58.3% gold. Gold is commonly sold as 10kt, 14kt, 18kt and 24kt. Gold is a soft metal, so the purer it is the softer it is. That's why rings and other daily-wear jewelry are generally made of 14 and 18kt gold, rather than 24kt.Plated -The process of covering one metal with another using electricity.Solid - Entirely of one metal or containing the minimum alloy necessary to impart hardness.

MIXED CUT: This style is a combination of the brilliant and step facets. Many mixed cuts have step faceting on the crown and brilliant faceting on the pavilion, however this is sometimes reversed. The two types of facets can be combined on the crown, pavilion or both. To learn more about the characteristics of a diamond, go to the diamond buying guide.

MOH'S SCALE: The usual scale of hardness used in the jewelry industry, introduced by F. Mohs.

MOISSANITE: A very hard mineral ranging from colorless to blue to green to yellow.

MOTHER'S RING: A ring set with the birthstone of each child.
MOUNTING DESIGN Bypass - A ring design in which the two sides of the band do not meet in a straight line, but "bypass" one another.Straight - A style of mounting where the two sides of the shank are straight across from one another at the top.

MOUNTING FINISH: Florentine - A type of metal finish, similar to a satin finish but with a deeper etching in the gold.Polished - Most popular finish on gold, giving it a smooth finish and a bright shine.Satin - A widely used finish on gold, achieved by dulling he surface to create a silk like luster instead of a shiny surface.

METAL TYPE:The type of metal used in making jewelry. Base Metal - Any non-precious metal.

NACRE: A smooth hard crystalline substance composed of microscopic crystals of calcium carbonate. An oyster secretes this substance and uses it to coat an irritant that has become lodged in its soft inner body. As long as an irritant remains in the oyster's body it will continue to secrete a layer of nacre around it. Over time the irritant will become completely covered in nacre. The result is a pearl.

NATURAL PEARL: A pearl resulting from nature inserting an irritant into a mollusk and the mollusk secreting a natural coating which covers it. These are very rare and nearly impossible to find.

NECKLACE DESIGN: Locket - A pendant that can open up and hold a small object such as a photo.Omega - Solid looking chain with close fitting rectangular links.Pendant - A hanging ornament that may appear on a necklace, earrings or a pin.Slide - An ornament often decorated with diamonds or gemstones that slide upon a necklace.Solitaire - Refers to a ring, pendant or earrings with one gemstone. It will often extend to mean a piece of jewelry with one important gem in the center and accent stones on each side.Sticks - A style in fashion jewelry that has long straight lines resembling sticks.

Overlay Vermeil: - Gold applied over a silver base.Platinum - A very heavy, durable metal that is usually 90% to 95% pure, alloyed with 5% to 10% of another precious metal. It is known for it's distinctive cool, white color.

OIL TREATED: Treatment usually used on emeralds to prevent numerous inclusions from detracting from the beauty of the stone. Often used on opal to prevent cracking.

ORIENT: A term referring to the luster of a pearl.

PAVILION: The lower part of a cut gemstone, below the girdle.

PEARL SHAPE: Baroque - An irregular-shaped pearlMobe - A large one-sided cultured pearl which has formed on the concave shell of the oyster and is flat on one side .Off Round - Any pearl that is not "round," but has a slightly irregular shape.Round - A perfectly round pearl.

PEARL SIZE: Seed Pearl - Very small, very round pearls often less than 2mm in diameter.

PLUMB GOLD: Gold that is not less than the stamped kt. 14kt plumb gold means that the gold will be at a minimum 14 parts gold mixed with 10 parts alloy. It's an assurance that gold is not under karated.
POINT Unit of weight. 1 point is equivalent to 0.01 (1/100) carats.

POST: The metal stem of a pierced earring.

PRECIOUS STONES: An obsolete term which generally is used to refer to diamond, emerald, sapphire, or ruby.

PRONG: A narrow piece of metal that is folded over the girdle of a stone to secure it in a setting.

PROPORTION: The relationship between the diamond's angels and parts. Refers to facet angles and the relationship between a gems crown (portion above the girdle) and pavilion (portion below the girdle).

REFRACTIVE INDEX:: A measure of how light is bent as it enters and exits a gemstone.

RESTYLE EVENT: Special events where an on-site jeweler will reset your stones while you wait giving them a new look in no time at all.

RHODIUM: A white metallic element of the platinum group that is harder, whiter, and more reflective than platinum. It is widely used for plating.

RHODOLITE: A purple-red to pink-red variety of garnet.
ROPE CHAIN A chain made of fine wire arranged in closely massed links to resemble rope.

Silver (fine Silver) - .999 or 99.9% pure silver, occurring naturally in the earth. In this form, it is too soft to be used in jewelry.

Stainless Steel - A durable metal typically used in creating watch cases and bands. A key element to look for when selecting water sport watches.

Sterling Silver - A mixture of 925 parts fine silver and 75 parts copper.Titanium - A very strong, ultra-light metal sometimes used to create watch cases and bands, making them some of the lightest watches available. It is hypoallergenic and resistant to salt water corrosion.

SAFETY CLASP (CATCH): A secondary closure (usually on a necklace or bracelet) that prevents loss of the jewelry in the case the primary clasp opens.

SCINTILLATION: Refers to tiny flashes of light when the diamond, the light source, or the observer moves. (A diamond's mesmerizing sparkle.)

SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES: An obsolete term used to describe gemstones which are not diamond, emerald, sapphire, or ruby. These terms are misleading as many "semi-precious" gemstones are extremely valuable, and some "precious" gemstones are of such poor quality that their value is very low.

SHANK: The part of a ring which encircles the finger and to which the setting for stones is attached.

SHAPE ( Gemstone ):  Baguette - A simple, rectangular cut, primarily in diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. Bead - A drilled stone designed to be strung. Briolette - A tear-drop shaped stone with facets all around. This type of stone makes a nice pendant or earrings. Cushion - Indicates a rectangular shape. Emerald - Stone cut into a rectangular or square shape, with rectangular facets arranged in rows that look like flights of stairs. Heart - A stone cut into the shape of a heart. Marquise - A fancy gemstone cut; long, and pointed at both ends, boat shape. Multi-Stone - A piece of jewelry with several stones grouped together creating the illusion of one large center stone. Oval - An elongated circle. Pear - A teardrop shaped stone. Princess - A square cut stone or rectangular with triangular and kite shaped facets. Radiant - A stone cut into a rectangular shape with the corners clipped unlike a princess cut which has pointed corners. Round - This shape gives maximum brilliance from most diamond crystals. Trillion - A stone cut into a triangle.

SIDE SETTING STYLE:  Bar - A setting style where each stone is held in by a bar, shared between two stones. Bezel - A style setting in which the girdle of the stones is completely encircled by ad set flush with the metal. Channel - Low metal setting holding gemstones on 2 sides only. Nick - A style of setting designed to look like channel setting, but where the stones are actually held by small prongs "nicked" in the side of the channel. This method provides a large diamond look. Pave -A form of setting in which an entire area of metal is covered or paved with small stones set close together and secured with beads of gold. Prong - A setting consisting of a series of prongs or claws to hold a stone. Such settings usually consist of 4 or 6 prongs. Tension - Opposite ends of a setting hold a stone by the force of tension, making it appear it is floating. Tiffany - This high pronged setting is most common today.

SINGLE CUT: Smaller diamonds cut with 17 facets.

SNAKE CHAIN: A metal chain made up of a series of small linked cups with curved joints to suggest snakeskin.

SOLDER: A metal alloy used when joining 2 metal surfaces.

SPECIAL WATCH FEATURE Alarm - A device on a watch that can be set to signal at a certain time.Bracelet - Also known as the watchband, it is part of the watch that goes around the wrist. It can be made of leather or metal.Case - The outside shell that houses the moving parts of a watch.Chronograph - A stopwatch function on a wrist watch.Crown - The knurled button is set outside a watch case by which the watch is set. Crystal - High quality, transparent protective covering fitted tightly over the face of the watch.Dial - The plate of a watch marked with numeral for indicating time.Divers Watch - A water resistant watch which may be immersed up to depth of 660 feet.Kinetic - A kinetic watch generates electrical energy to power itself from the natural movement of the wearer's arm and wrist.Movement - Refers to the inner workings of a watch.Perpetual Calendar - A watch calendar that automatically adjusts for the different lengths of the months and leap year.Water Resistant - The ability of a watch to resist penetration by water. Most watches are "water resistant," but not necessarily "water proof."

STEP CUT: A cut where most facets are rectangular arranged in rows that look like flights of stairs. That resemblance gives this style its name.

SYMMETRY: Refers to the presence or absence of irregularities in the arrangement of facets on a diamond.

SYNTHETIC: A manmade substitute stone which has the same chemical, physical and optical qualities as its naturally occurring counterpart. Synonymous with lab created gemstones.

TABLE: The largest facet at the top of the crown of a gemstone. It is generally parallel to the girdle.

TOGGLE: A jewelry fastener in which a bar can be inserted into a ring to fasten a piece of jewelry- usually two ends of a bracelet or necklace.

TOTAL GEM WEIGHT: The combined carat weight of all the diamonds and colored gems in a piece of jewelry. Abbreviated as (TW).

TOTAL CARAT WEIGHT: A term used to describe diamond jewelry, meaning the combined carat weight of all the diamonds in the piece. Abbreviated as TW. OR Ct.T.W. that is carat total weight. For Ex. 1.25Ct.T.W means 1 1/4 total carat weight of diamond on jewelry item.

TRIO SET: Set of three rings - including the engagement ring and matching wedding band for her, and matching wedding band for him.

ULTRA-SONIC CLEANER: A machine that cleans jewelry by bombarding it with sound waves. It is not safe for all stones.

WRAPS: Rings designed to fit around a solitaire creating a unique look.