Kooqi Jewellery Glossary
Definitions of common words and phrases related to Kooqi jewellery.
Sterling silver or "925" Silver
This precious material is 92.5% pure silver. The other 7.75% is usually made from copper. Discover more about sterling silver.
Murano glass
Murano glass is the most recognisable and beautiful glass in the world. Discover more about Murano glass jewellery.
Millefiori
Millefiori jewellery combines of the Italian words "mille", meaning "thousand" and "fiori", meaning flowers, which give us "a thousand flowers". Discover more about Millefiori jewellery.
Millacreli
Millacreli jewellery is based on Murano glass fused with sterling silver. Discover more about Millacreli jewellery.
Birthstones
There are many birthstone gems associated with jewellery. One for each month of the year and each has its own meaning. Discover more about Birthstone jewellery.
Cubic zirconia or CZ
Cubic zirconia is a mineral that is synthesised and used to simulate diamonds. Because of its startling diamond-like appearance and affordability, cubic zirconia jewellery is highly popular. Discover more about cubic zirconia jewellery.
Amethyst
Amethyst is a prized and genuinely interesting form of mineral quartz. Discover more about amethyst jewellery.
Garnet
Garnet is a beautiful and versatile gemstone. Discover more about garnet jewellery.
Topaz
Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine.. Discover more about topaz jewellery.
Amber
Amber is a fossilised tree resin from pine trees dating back 20-40 million years. Discover more about amber jewellery.
Mother of Pearl
Mother of pearl is also known as Nacre. It is an organic-inorganic hybrid material produced by a limited number of mollusks. Discover more about pearl jewellery.
Sapphire
Sapphire refers to gem varieties of the mineral corundum, an aluminium oxide (when it is a colour other than red). Discover more about sapphire jewellery.
Hallmarks
All the sterling silver jewellery on this website is hallmarked. For more information on this and about sterling silver in general please visit these resources: