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Reconstituted
This is a term practical to stones which are made by using small chips, powder and land up low grade stones, binding or even fusing them with a plastic resin (epoxy) and compressing them into blocks. The blocks are then engraved into beads, cabochons, and slabs.
 
Resinous
A type of luster exhibit on gemstones like amber.
 
Ruby
A Ruby is a red range of the gemstone corundum. The color is cause mainly by chromium.
 
Reticulation
Used in the jewelry creation process to create a textured surface with ridges, ripples and valleys. The procedure requires deft use of a torch to bring the metal to a lofty temperature just below its actual melting point.

 

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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