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Briolettes, the multi-faceted pear or teardrop shaped stones that are currently enjoying a renaissance in popularity have a history that stretches back 800 years. It arrived in Europe from India in the 17th century, where it became the jewel of choice of the upper classes and was adopted by Louis IV, Catherine the Great and Marie Antoinette. Briolettes faded in popularity during the Industrial Revolution, re-surfaced again in the Victorian age, then all but disappeared during the Depression and advent of modern manufacturing methods. Now, when many old-fashioned styles are once again finding favor, the briolette is the jeweler's darling.
One reason for the briolette's appeal is that, unencumbered by any setting except at the top, they catch the light beautifully. Because of its freeform nature, briolettes require more than average skill from the stonecutter.
Gold plating is the process of adding a thin layer of gold to another metal in order to give that metal a gold-like appearance.
Cubic zirconia (or CZ), is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide. The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless and usually colorless. But may be made in a variety of different colors.
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