Jewellery made in gold, platinum, silver or palladium, often set with gemstones, as distinct from costume jewellery.
Fine jewellery is a material category built around precious metals, often combined with gemstones. CIBJO identifies gold, platinum, silver and palladium as the precious metals used in the trade. Understanding a piece therefore includes knowing its metal and metal content as well as its stones and design. A precious-metal coating and a precious-metal body describe different constructions. Fine jewellery also differs from high jewellery, a house’s exceptional tier of work associated with rare stones and particular craftsmanship. A recognizable collection design can belong to fine jewellery without being a unique high jewellery creation.
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Chanel’s Watches and Fine Jewelry Sales Specialist in Vancouver was expected to act as the category expert when Fashion Advisors introduced pieces to clients. The specialist shared fine jewellery knowledge with colleagues who presented the pieces to clients. Search local jobs for “fine jewellery”.
