Jewellery Glossary Guide
OD's Jewellers · St Helens since 2015
The Jewellery Knowledge Centre
Twelve plain-English guides to everything that makes jewellery special -- metals, gemstones, settings, sizing and care. Written by people who sell and look after it, not copy-pasted spec sheets.
Whether you are buying your first piece of fine jewellery or just want to know what "925", "vermeil" or "rhodium-plated" actually means, start anywhere below. Every guide is grounded in the jewellery we actually stock -- Nomination, Clogau, Kit Heath, ChloBo, Coeur de Lion, Thomas Sabo, Olivia Burton, Vivienne Westwood, UNOde50, Diamonfire and more.
EVERY PIECE · FLAGSHIP
Jewellery Types
GOLD, SILVER & MORE
Precious Metals
STONES & MATERIALS
Gemstones & Materials
SETTINGS & FINDINGS
Construction & Settings
GET THE FIT RIGHT
Sizing & Measurements
SURFACE & STYLE
Finishes & Styles
KEEP IT SHINING
Care & Cleaning
BEFORE YOU BUY
Buying Guide
SIGNATURE TECH
Brand Technologies
MEANING & GIFTING
Symbolism & Occasions
HOW IT'S MADE
History & Craftsmanship
HOW TO WEAR IT
Styling & Trends
Jewellery Glossary
Quick single-term explainers -- the metals, stones, settings, brand systems and certifications you will see on the label.
PRECIOUS METALS & PLATING
Sterling Silver (925)
PRECIOUS METALS & PLATING
Rhodium Plating
PRECIOUS METALS & PLATING
18ct Gold Plating
PRECIOUS METALS & PLATING
Brass
PRECIOUS METALS & PLATING
Silver-Tone Plating
PRECIOUS METALS & PLATING
Welsh Gold
PRECIOUS METALS & PLATING
Stainless Steel (316L)
STONES & CRYSTALS
Swarovski Crystal
STONES & CRYSTALS
Cubic Zirconia
STONES & CRYSTALS
Diamonfire
STONES & CRYSTALS
Freshwater Pearls
STONES & CRYSTALS
Semi-Precious Gemstones
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
Composable® System
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
GeoCUBE®
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
ChloBo Symbolism
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
Thomas Sabo Charm Club
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
Vivienne Westwood Orb
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
Laura Ashley Jewellery
CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS
AnchorCert Protect
CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS
UK Hallmarking
CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS
Responsible Jewellery Council
SETTING TECHNIQUES & FINISHES
Prong Setting
SETTING TECHNIQUES & FINISHES
Bezel Setting
SETTING TECHNIQUES & FINISHES
Enamel
SETTING TECHNIQUES & FINISHES
Ion Plating
OD's Jewellers · St Helens since 2015
The Watch Knowledge Centre
Twelve plain-English guides to everything that makes a watch tick -- movements, materials, complications, sizing and care. Written by people who sell and service them, not copy-pasted spec sheets.
Whether you are buying your first proper watch or just want to know what "Powermatic 80" or "200m water resistant" actually means, start anywhere below. Every guide is grounded in the watches we actually stock -- Tissot, Citizen, BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger, Olivia Burton, Vivienne Westwood and Swarovski.
HOW IT TICKS · FLAGSHIP
Movements
STYLES & FAMILIES
Watch Types
CASE & BRACELET
Materials
PARTS OF A WATCH
Construction & Anatomy
ON THE WRIST
Sizing & Fit
BEYOND TIME
Complications
THE SPEC SHEET
Performance & Specs
SIGNATURE TECH
Brand Technologies
KEEP IT RUNNING
Care & Maintenance
BEFORE YOU BUY
Buying Guide
WHAT TO WEAR
Styles & Occasions
THE STORY
History & Heritage
Watch Glossary
Quick single-term explainers -- the watch movements, glass and brand systems you will see on the spec sheet.
WATCH TECHNOLOGIES
Eco-Drive
WATCH TECHNOLOGIES
Powermatic 80
WATCH TECHNOLOGIES
Swiss Quartz Movement
WATCH TECHNOLOGIES
Sapphire Crystal Glass
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
Tommy Hilfiger Watch Licensing
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
Olivia Burton
BRAND SIGNATURE SYSTEMS
BOSS Watches
SETTING TECHNIQUES & FINISHES
Water Resistance (ATM)
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