Glossary

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Cubic Zirconia

The cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The synthesized material is hard and usually colorless, but may be made in a variety of different colors.

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Dark Rhodium

Dark rhodium is a mixture of rhodium and other metals and chemicals to create a dark color. This mixture is then used to plate other metals such as sterling silver and gold. Dark rhodium is also extremely tough and able to resist scratches and corrosion. Plus, it doesn't tarnish!

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Hinge Bangle

A hinge bangle is an oval shape that fits closer to the wrist with minimal gapping.  Hinge bangles fit most, as our wrists are oval shape.

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Matte Gold (14K)

FREIDA ROTHMAN’s matte gold finish is unique to the brand, with a specific color and mixture developed together with our factory.  The matte finish is the result of a deposit of 24 carat gold 3N, over a matte nickel underlay.

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Platinum Rhodium

It is an extraordinarily rare, silvery-white, hard, corrosion-resistant, and chemically inert transition metal. It is a noble metal and a member of the platinum group. Platinum rhodium does not react to oxygen easily, acts as a fantastic catalyst and is resistant to oxidation.

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Rose Gold

A gold–copper alloy. Rose gold, also known as pink gold and red gold, was popular in Russia at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and was also known as Russian gold.

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Slide On Bangle

Slide on bangles are a circular shape and have a larger gap between the bangle and wrist.

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.

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Turquoise

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium. A turquoise stone represents wisdom, tranquility, protection, good fortune, and hope.

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