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Patina
This process is described as the discoloration that occurs on a metal’s surface from oxidation, wear, age or corrosion. A patina is sometimes intentionally added by a jeweler designer applying acids and/or chemicals. Silver acquires a gray or black patina; gold turns a reddish hue; and brass, bronze and copper turn green.

Pavé Setting
The pavé setting has the look of precious gems "paved" across a piece of jewelry. When paired in a setting, Pavé diamonds and white gold shimmer and sparkle as light touches each of the small "cobblestones" that make up the pavement.

Pearl
Pearls are defined as a hard object produced within the soft tissue of a living shell mollusk. Pearls are commercially available in different colors. Akoya pearls are usually white, cream, rose gold and blue gray. Freshwater pearls are white, pink, peach, lavender and purple. Southsea Pearls can be available in white, gold, silver, cream and champagne colors. Tahitian Pearls are usually black, grey, orange, gold and blue.

Prong Setting
This method of setting a gemstone is the easiness and one of the most inexpensive. It allows a maximum amount of light to pass through the stone, displaying the gem at utmost brilliance. It is also called ‘claw’ setting with 4-6 talons of precious metal around the girdle (side) of the stone and arch over its crown (top).