The Basics of Jewelry

This handy primer illustrates and names each element of jewelry design. From ring and earring styles and parts to types of settings and clasps, you’ll find them all here.

The section on diamonds and gemstones diagrams the different parts of a stone, the proportions of an ideal cut, and the many available shapes and cuts.

It closes with a glossary of jewelry terms and valuable reference tables. We recommend bookmarking this page for quick access. We hope you enjoy and use it.

This basic text provides an excellent guide for anyone new to the jewelry industry.