Jewelry Glossary

Agate: A banded chalcedony quartz prized for its durability and colorful layers, popular in both vintage and modern jewelry designs.

Amber is fossilized tree resin, light and warm, sometimes with ancient inclusions.

Amazonite is a green-blue feldspar used for beads and cabochons.

An alloy is a mix of metals used to improve strength, color, and durability in jewelry—like rose or white gold.

Alexandrite is a rare color-change gem shifting green to red, prized by collectors.