Similar to the scarab although the upper side is shaped as an animal or good luck symbol.
Shank
The band of a ring.
Shibuichi
A Japanese copper and silver alloy. Dark in colour.
Spinel
A gemstone that can come in many colours but is often seen in deep reds.
St. Bridget's Cross
A cross traditionally woven from rushes. This cross has a woven square in the centre and four arms which are tied at the ends. The St.Brigid's day crosses are made to mark the beginning of spring and would have been hung above doors to protect a home.
Stomacher
‘Devant de corsage’, a large piece of triangular jewellery won on the centre panel of the bodice of a dress which extends from bust to waist.
Suffragette
An activist group in the early 20th century who fought for women's right to vote.
T-Bar
A classic piece of jewellery originating from 1800’s pocket watches. A long T shaped bar was used to hold pocket watches in place by treading the long arms through a buttonhole. After wrist watches gained popularity these watch chains began to be won as necklaces.
Table cut
A style of gem cutting with a flat top.
Target ring
An Art Deco style of ring that are designed with the pattern of a target or bullseye. A central stone is encircled by smaller stones of a different colour.
Tiara
A jewelled head ornament which does not encircle the entire head but perches on top with decorations to the front.
Tincture
The colour of a coat of arms used in heraldry.
Torc
A metal collar or neck ring worn in Bronze and Iron age Europe.
Uraeus
The upright form of a cobra used as a symbol of royalty in ancient Egypt.
Vermeil
Thick gold plated sterling silver.
Vintage
An item, article or object that is over twenty years old, but under one hundred years old.
Wesekh-collar
A broad collar comprised of multiple strings of beads worn in Ancient Egypt.
