Finish

fin·ish | ˈfi-nish

noun

A term used to describe the polish or texture applied to metal

Finishing is a process of adding the final touches to a piece of jewelry. This term loosely includes a number of different techniques, from polishing to the application of chemicals in processes such as oxidation. The goal of finishing is to drastically alter the final look of a piece of jewelry. Types of finishes include high polish or high shine finishing in which a polishing wheel is used to buff an item to a bright shine, matte finishing in which specialized equipment is used to create a matte finish on a piece, hammered finish, stipple finish, oxidation, enameling, plating, and several others.

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