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Glittering Stones Glossary V

Victorian

Belonging to the period of the time in power of Queen Victoria of England (1837-1901). Jewelry of the Victorian era was extremely ornamental.

 

Vitreous

The term is used to explain a gem that has a glassy luster.

 

Vermeil

Vermeil is gold-plated genuine silver. Gold-plating of bottom metals such as brass or even bronze are sometimes erroneously referred to as vermeil.

 

Variscite

Variscite is a relatively uncommon phosphate mineral which is sometimes confused with Chrysocolla or even the greener forms of turquoise. Colors are glow bluish green, medium and dark greens.