Website under development
EUR
€
X

We have launched our new website. Some work is still in progress, and online purchasing will not be available during the first few weeks. Orders can currently be placed by email only. We expect this to be resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Home
Glossary
Paragon

Paragon

This glossary entry has not yet been updated and is under review.

A term used in 16th-century Europe to describe a diamond weighing at least 12 carats, but today a flawless stone weighing at least 100 carats.A type of pearl that is exceptionally large; some such pearls come from very large oysters, up to 30 cm wide; that are found in the South Pacific and off the coast of Australia.

Explanation on paragon by Adin antique jewelry
Go to related jewels
Go to feedback
Adin Academy

Paragon

No items found.

A term used in 16th-century Europe to describe a diamond weighing at least 12 carats, but today a flawless stone weighing at least 100 carats.A type of pearl that is exceptionally large; some such pearls come from very large oysters, up to 30 cm wide; that are found in the South Pacific and off the coast of Australia.

Also known as:

References

From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson