Jewelry Making Glossary

adjective relating to or resembling nacre; lustrous and iridescent like mother-of-pearl

• The nacreous sheen of the pearl caught the light beautifully.
• Wow, that pearl has a really cool nacreous shine to it.
• Check out the bling on that nacreous necklace!
• Her eyes had a nacreous quality, reflecting wisdom and depth.

adjective describing something that is shiny or lustrous like a pearl

• The pearly gates of the palace gleamed in the sunlight.
• She wore a beautiful pearly necklace to the party.
• Check out those pearly whites after using that new whitening toothpaste!
• The pearly tears of joy glistened in her eyes.

verb past tense of tarnish; to make or become less valuable or respected

adjective having a dull or discolored appearance; stained or spoiled

• The reputation of the company was tarnished after the scandal.
• Her once shiny jewelry now looks tarnished.
• The gossip tarnished her image in school.
• The memories of that day were tarnished by the tragic event.