14KT: Karat (abbreviated kt or K) is a unit that indicates the purity of gold in the metal. 14kt is 58.33% gold. In the United States, 14K yellow gold is most favored and used in jewelry.

YELLOW GOLD: Gold is a precious metal with a natural yellow color. It is quite soft and often alloyed with other metals to increase its strength. The purity of the metal is indicated by a unit called a "karat," with 24kt having the highest percentage of natural gold.

POST/CLUTCH: An earring with a post insert and a slide-on clutch backing to hold it in place.

AMBER: An organic gemstone formed from fossilized tree resin, amber delights with warm honey tones and natural fossil inclusions. Most of the gem quality amber used in pendants and fine jewelry comes from the Baltic region and dates back 35 to 40 million years.

OVAL: An elliptical shape that resembles an egg.

CABOCHON: A style of cutting gemstones to achieve a smooth, domed surface with an absence of facets.