JEWELRY GLOSSARY


Guide to Abbreviations

Precious Metals:

  • S/S
  • 14K
  • SS/14K
  • SS w/ 14K
  • 14K rose
  • 14KWH
  • 18K
  • 24K
  • Plat
  • Sterling Silver
  • 14 Karat Yellow Gold
  • 14 Karat Gold over Sterling
  • Sterling and 14 Karat Gold
  • 14 Karat Rose Gold
  • 14 Karat White Gold
  • 18 Karat Yellow Gold
  • 24 Karat Yellow Gold
  • Platinum


Sizes:

  • XS
  • SM
  • MD
  • LG
  • XL
  • NR
  • WD
  • BNG
  • CF
  • KIDS
  • LM
  • LL
  • MENS
  • UP to 8
  • 8+ to 12
  • Extra Small
  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Extra Large
  • Narrow
  • Wide
  • Bangle
  • Cuff
  • Child's size bracelet
  • Ladies Medium
  • Ladies Large
  • Mens Size*
  • Two tiers of ring sizes
  • 8+ to 12
Stones:

  • A
  • B
  • BP
  • BT
  • D
  • FA
  • FC
  • FE
  • FG
  • FP
  • FR
  • FS
  • FT
  • FWP
  • G
  • GB
  • L
  • M
  • O
  • P
  • PT
  • RG
  • SB
  • T
  • TS
  • NS
  • NA
  • GC
  • SC
  • Amethyst
  • Black Onyx
  • Black Pearl
  • Black Topaz
  • Diamond
  • Faceted Amethyst
  • Faceted Citrine
  • Faceted Emerald
  • Faceted Garnet
  • Faceted Peridot
  • Faceted Ruby
  • Faceted Sapphire
  • Faceted Tanzanite
  • Freshwater Pearl
  • Garnet
  • Gold Ball
  • Lapis
  • Malachite
  • Opal
  • Pearl
  • Pink Tourmaline
  • Rhodolite Garnet
  • Sterling Ball
  • Turquoise
  • Tsavorite
  • No Stone
  • Not Available
  • Gold Center
  • Silver Center


*There is an added charge for MENS sizes in all metals except S/S due to the additional metal used in their fabrication. For any size larger than our standard mens size, please call for a price quote.

Note: Designs shown in our catalog are not always actual size. Please refer to our color print catalog for actual sizes.