Glossary

Sometimes called a Y necklace. A pendant that finishes with a single stone dangling from the base. Often contain delicate feminine floral motifs.

Long chains worn during the Victorian era to carry practical objects such as glasses, keys, scissors or personal mementos such as lockets. 

A chain used in antiquity created by folding oval link in half and threading one into the next. More complicated chains can be formed by cross linking double loop in loop chains creating a chain with up to 8 sides. This created a herringbone pattern in thru chain.

A style of dainty eye glasses with a handle.

A gold collar shaped like a crescent moon. Often associated with prehistoric Ireland. 

Surface reflection on gemstone.