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A blog post with a definition of Casting as it pertains to jewelry manufacture

1. A cartouche is a symmetrical ornamental tablet used in decoration or in engraving. 2. In horology, a porcelain plaque for a clock or a watch dial numeral. 3. A conventional figure, usually symmetrical, enclosing a maker's mark.

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry and loved by many. The name comes from the ancient Greek  ("not") and ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. According to the American Gem Society, Amethyst is purple quartz and is a beautiful blend of violet and red that can be found in every corner...