Tooltip Categories: Other descriptors

  • Keur

    Translation: New hallmark Description: a hallmark used for precious metals. VARIANTS: none identified FORMS: (1) nieuwe keur, new hallmark. Catalogue example: cat. 39 Example of inventory: Inv. 79

  • Kinderen

    Translation: Childrens Description: a jewel made specifically for a child. VARIANTS: kinder. FORMS: none identified. E.g. ‘Twee goude kinderen hoepringetjes,’ (inv. 53). Example of inventory: Inv. 2, 14, 53

  • Cartel

    Translation: Serrated edge Description: an uneven, zig-zag edge. VARIANTS: none identified. FORMS: none identified. E.g. ‘Een dito [goud] cartel ringh,’ (inv. 80). Catalogue example: cat. 131 Example of inventory: Inv.…

  • Doodshooft

    Translation: Skull Description: a skull motif, likely engraved, but also seen modelled and covered in enamel. VARIANTS: dootshoofje (small). FORMS: none identified. Catalogue example: cat. 16 Related terms: Dootshooft ring…

  • Doorgebrokene

    Translation: Broken through Description: a broken jewel, this term is often used in regards to a chain. VARIANTS: none identified. FORMS: none identified. E.g. ‘Een paar doorgebrokene braseleten elk met…

  • Doorluchten

    Translation: Pierced / openworked Description: a pierced or openworked technique, often used for filigree or fine chain. VARIANTS: durluchttichge. FORMS: none identified. Catalogue example: cat. 160 Example of inventory: Inv.…

  • Driekante

    Translation: Three sided Description: a three-sided form. VARIANTS: none identified. FORMS: none identified. Example of inventory: Inv. 2

  • Dubbelt

    Translation: Double Description: double, or two, often in reference to a ring with intertwined hoops; it may refer to a gimmel ring. VARIANTS: dubeelt, dubbelde. FORMS: none identified. Example of…

  • Fijne

    Translation: Fine Description: a particularly delicate setting or jewel. VARIANTS: fyne, fine. FORMS: none identified. E.g. ‘fijne steentgens,’ (inv. 8). Example of inventory: Inv. 8, 37

  • Bantje

    Translation: Small band Description: a band used to bind something or to provide firmness (GTB), not necessarily a complete jewellery piece. VARIANTS: none identified. FORMS: none identified. Example of inventory:…