Jewelry in gold may have several types of treatment of its surface with various patterns and styles. It is common to use the various types of finishing in a single jewel, thus creating a contrasting effect.

Polished finish - Shiny, bright, with high ability to reflect glare;

Satin - Delicate parallel lines that significantly reduce the ability to reflect light, giving it a smooth and sleek appearance;

Fosco - finishing with a velvety appearance, dull, but with soft gloss;

Brushed - A light finish with satin appearance, produced by a series of strips of metal. Can be applied the standard circular or linear;

Florentino - Parallel lines are engraved in one direction, then cross grooves or curved lines smoother made in the opposite direction. The lines are deeper than the satin or brushed;

Hammered - Design created by hammering directly on the surface, can be mild or profound;

Nick - A design is cut with a sharp tool;

Cut diamond - A look faceted and polished, is obtained with delicate cuts at angles on the surface of jewelry;

Filigree - consists of thin gold wires that are twisted together and then flattened and bent into intricate designs. These delicate patterns are surrounded by a crown of gold firmer;

Laser Diamond - Finishing with high capacity to reflect, created with the pounding of jewelry with a tool with diamond-shaped faceted;

Granules - Small rounded particles of gold, placed on a gold surface and joined by a heating process;

Enamel - Casting of colored glass on the surface of metal;

• Written by Rajinder Soni.
• In category Arts & Science.
• 15 years ago.

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