Jewelry Terms

Jewelry Types

100

An ornamental band, hoop, or chain worn on the wrist or arm.

bracelet

200

A type of jewelry worn on the finger either as an ornament or to indicate relationship status.

ring

300

A type of jewelry that is sported on the ears.

earrings

400

An ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin and clasp.

brooch

500

A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain on the neck.

pendant

Jewelry Materials

100

Untouched, untreated, or uncut gemsonte.

raw stone

200

Tool used for cutting, holding, and bending, particularly wire.

needle nose pliers

300

Colored clay made of chemicals used for jewelry making (hardens when exposed to low-level heat).

polymer clay

400

Strips of paper used to create jewelry or an image.

quilling paper

500

Clay used for creating ceramic jewelry.

stoneware clay

Jewelry Materials

100

Used for carving designs into a metal surface.

engraver

200

Used for making bracelets that can stretch.

elastic string

300

Tools used to place letters and numbers onto metal.

letter/number stamps

400

Used for twisting or adjusting wire.

round-nose pliers

500

Flat piece of metal with an attached piece on top - attached piece is sharp on one end and has a closable clasp attached to flat piece.

hinged pin & catch

Jewelry Actions

100

Running beads onto a wire or a piece of string.

beading

200

Using a tool to carve a pattern or design into a metal surface.

engraving

300

Using letters or numbers to create a design in metal.

stamping

400

Twisting a wire over an object to create jewelry.

wrapping

500

Using strips of paper to create 3D designs.

quilling