Jewelry Glossary
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V Cut Twisting Chain
A V-cut twisting chain is a kind of design cut chain.
It adds a V-cut and twist to each part of the venetian chain.Venetian Chain
A venetian chain is a connection of box-shaped parts, so it can also be called a box chain. This chain is one of the most popular chain types. This chain has a linear feel, as the spacing between parts is narrow and compact.
Verneuil Process
The verneuil process is one of the production methods of lab-grown gemstones.
This process was developed in 1902 by a French chemist Dr. Auguste Verneuil and involves melting powdered material with a high-temperature flame. Droplets of molten material collect on the seed crystal. This process is also called the flame fusion process and can grow ruby, sapphire, spinel and rutile.Vickers Hardness
Vickers hardness (HV) is a hardness of a material/metal. The higher the value, the harder it is. For your reference, our nails are around 20~30HV, and a knife made by stainless is around 280HV.
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Violet Sapphire
Violet sapphire appears to have more bluish hues compared to purple sapphires which tend more towards red.
[Moh's hardness: 9] [Mineral type: Corundum]V-shaped Ring
It is a ring which that the gemstones are set like "V" when you see it from above. Other than round-cut or baguette-cut stones, setting marquise-cut or tapered-cut stones are most suitable for this ring.
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