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2. Stonesetting - Wikipedia

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   Example of bead set diamonds Example of pavé set diamonds "Bead setting" is a generic term for setting a stone directly into metal using gravers, also called burins, which are essentially tiny chisels. A hole is drilled directly into the surface of the metal, before a ball burr is used to make a concave depression the size of the stone.

3. Jewels of Elizabeth II - Wikipedia

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   The smaller 18.8-carat (3.76 g) Cullinan V is a heart-shaped diamond cut from the same rough gem as III and IV. It is set in the centre of a platinum brooch that formed a part of the stomacher made for Queen Mary to wear at the Delhi Durbar in 1911. The brooch was designed to show off Cullinan V and is pavé-set with a border of smaller diamonds.

4. Jewels of Mary I of England - Wikipedia

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   A list of 21 jewels in a casket bequeathed Arbella by Margaret Douglas, and kept by Thomas Fowler was made in April 1590. It includes an "H" of gold set with a rock ruby, and a gold sable head set with diamonds for a zibellino, but the items cannot be clearly identified as gifts from Mary Tudor. [103] Another list of Arbella's jewels was made ...

5. Jewellery - Wikipedia

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   Hair ornament, an Art Nouveau masterpiece; by René Lalique; c. 1902; gold, emeralds and diamonds; Musée d'Orsay (Paris) In creating jewellery, gemstones, coins, or other precious items are often used, and they are typically set into precious metals. Platinum alloys range from 900 (90% pure) to 950 (95% pure).

6. Wedding ring - Wikipedia

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   A wedding ring is commonly worn on the ring finger. A pair of wedding rings. A wedding ring or wedding band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married. [1] It is usually forged from metal, traditionally gold or another precious metal. Rings were used in ancient Rome during marriage. [2]

7. Diamond (gemstone) - Wikipedia

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   [1] [2] Other characteristics, such as presence or lack of fluorescence, also affect the desirability and thus the value of a diamond used for jewelry. Diamonds often are used in engagement rings. The practice is documented among European aristocracy as early as the 15th century, though ruby and sapphire were more desirable gemstones.