JVC Trademark Glossary of Generic Terms

At the request of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), JVC has created a central bank of terms that are descriptive or generic to the jewelry industry, and which should not be approved for trademark protection without a disclaimer. JVC developed its central bank of descriptive and generic terms to help educate trademark examiners who review trademark applications. This list is now available to the jewelry industry.

A terms inclusion on this list does not mean that it cannot be used in a trademark. In fact, there are many trademarks that include terms on this list. However, it is necessary to file a disclaimer in a trademark application when using a term on this list.

A disclaimer is a statement that is made upon application for a trademark, and its purpose is to alert others that the applicant is not claiming exclusivity in that descriptive or generic term. Therefore, the approval of that trademark would not block others in the industry from using that word – trademark rights would be in the term as a whole. A disclaimer statement usually looks like this: “no claim is made to use [descriptive or generic term] apart from the mark as shown.”

Ensuring that descriptive or generic terms are disclaimed is vital to the industry. The JVC welcomes comments and suggestions of terms to add or remove from its central bank of descriptive and generic terms.

A

Abalone
Adamantine
Adularescence
Agate
Akoya
Alexandrite
Alloy
Almandine
Amazonite
Amber
Ambroid
Amethyst
Ametrine
Ammolite
Ammonite
Amulet
Andalusite
Anklet
Anneal
Antique
Apatite
Apple Coral
Appraisal
Appraiser
Aquamarine
Aragonite
Artificial
Asterism
Aventurescence
Aventurine
Azurite

B

Bail
Baguette
Bangle
Baroque Pearl
Bench Jeweler
Benitoite
Beryl
Bezel
Birthstone
Biwa
Black Diamond
Black Opal
Black Pearl
Bloodstone
Blue White
Bond
Bonded
Bone
Botryoidal
Bowenite
Bracelet
Brass
Brecciated
Brilliant
Brilliant Cut
Briolette
Bronze
Bronzite
Brooch
Brushed Gold
Bubble
Bullion

C

Cabochon
Cairngorm
Calcite
Calibrated
Cameo
Canary
Cape
Carat
Ct.
Carnelian
Cast
Cat’s Eye
Chain
Chalcedony
Charm
Charoite
Chasing
Chatoyant
Chatoyancy
Chinese Pearls
Chrome Diopside
Chrysoberyl
Chrysocolla
Chrysolite
Chrysoprase
Citrine
Clasp
Cloisonné
Coated Diamond
Coater
Coin Silver
Composite
Concave
Concave Cut
Connemara Marble
Copal Amber
Coral
Coralline
Coronet
Corrosion Proof
Corundum
Costume Jewelry
Counterpoise
Cowrie Shell
Crown
Crystal
Cubic Zirconia
Cuff
Culet
Cultivated
Cultured
Cushion Cut
Cz
Czech Glass Beads

D

Dalmatian Jasper
Design
Designer
Diamond
Diamond-cut
Diffusion
Diopside
Diragold
Dira Silver
Dichroic Glass
Dodecahedron
Dog Collar
Domed
Doublet
Drusy
Dull
Durability
Duragolddzi (Tzi) Bead
Dwt.

E

Ear Clip
Earring
Eilat Stone
Electrum
Elephant Ivory
Emerald
Emerald Cut
Enamel
Engraving

F

Facet
Fancy Diamond
Faience
Faux
Feldspar
Filigree
Findings
Fine Jewelry
Finger Ring
Fire
Fire Opal
Fl
Flaw
Flawless
Fluorescence
Fluorspar
Fob
Foil
Fossil Coral
Freeform
Freshwater Pearl
Full Cut

G

Garnet
Gem
Gemologist
Gemology
Gemstone
Genuine
German Silver
Gilding
Gilt
Girdle
Gold Electroplate
Golden
Gold Filled
Gold Flashed
Gold Washed
Gold-hollow Center
Gold Leaf
Goldline
Gold Plated
Gold Overlay
Goldstone
Gold Tubing
Gold Washed
Greasy
Green Gold

H

Hallmark
Hand-made
Hardness
Heart
Heliotrope
Hematite
Hiddenite
Hoop
Howlete
Hyacinth
Hypoallergenicity

I

Ideal Cut
If
Imitation
Imperfect
Inclusion
Inlay
Intaglio
Intense Yellow
Internally Flawless
Investment
Iolite
Iridescence
Iridium
Irid.
Ir.
Ivory

J

Jacinth
Jade
Jadite
Japanese Pearls
Jasper
Jewel
Jeweler
Jewellery
Jewelry

K

Karat
Kt.
Keshi
Keum Boo
Kite Facet
Koh-i-noor
Kultured
Kunzite
Kyanite

L

Lab Created
Labradorescence
Labradorite
Lapidary
Lapis Lazuli
Lariat
Larvikite
Lavalier
Lavender Jasper
Layered Gold
Layered Silver
Lead Glass Filled
Leopard Skin Agate
Limoges Enamel
Locket
Lost-wax
Loupe
Loupe Cleanlozenge
Luster

M

Mabe Pearl
Malachite
Mallorca Pearl
Mantle
Marcasite
Marquise
Matte Finish
Medallion
Meerschaum
Melee
Metallic
Modern Cut
Mokume-gane
Mookaite
Moonstone
Moss Agate
Mosaic
Mother Of Pearl
Mounting
Mullosc
Mollusk
Murano

N

Nacre
Natura
Natural
Necklace
Nephrite
Nickel
Nickel Silver
Niello
Noblegold
Noble Silver
Noncorrosive
Nugget

O

Obsidian
Octahedron
Old Mine Cut
Old European
Olivine
Onyx
Opal
Opalescence
Opaline
Opalite
Opaque
Oriental Pearl
Orthoceras
Osmium
Osmi.
Os.
Oval

P

Palladium
Pd. Pall.
Palmwood
Patina
Pavé
Pavilion
Pearl
Pearlessence
Pearly
Pear-shaped
Pectoral
Pendant
Pennyweight
Perfect
Perfect Cut
Peridot
Petrified Wood
Pewterpgm
Phenomenal
Pickle
Pigeon’s Blood
Pin
Pink Emerald
Pink Gold
Pique
Plate
Plated
Platinum
Plat.
Pt.
Platinum Group Metals
Play Of Color
Plique-a-jour
Points
Polishing
Potch
Praseolite
Precious
Precious Metal
Precious Gemstone
Premium Cut
Princessprong
Properly Cut
Pyrite

Q

Quartz

R

Radiant-cut
Raw Materials
Real
Reconstituted
Red Emerald
Red Gold
Refraction
Rhodonite
Rhyolite
Ring
Rocaille
Rock Crystal
Rococo
Rolled Gold Plate
Rolled Silver
Rose Cut
Rose Quartz
Rough
Round
Ruby
Rust Proof
Ruthenium
Ruth.
Ru.
Rutilated
Rutile

S

Salt Water Pearl
Sapphire
Sard
Sardonyx
Satin
Scapolite
Scarab
Schiller
Seed Pearl
Semi-precious
Sequin
Serpentine
Setting
Si
Signet Suns
Silky
Silver
Silver Coated
Silver Electroplate
Silver Filled
Silver Flashed
Silver-hollow Center
Silver Line
Silver Overlay
Silver Plated
Silver Tubing
Silver Washed
Simulated
Slab
Smoky Topaz
Smoky Quartz
Soapstone
Sodalite
Solid
Solid Gold
Solid Silver
Solitaire
South Sea Pearl
Spacer
Sparkle
Spectrolite
Spinel
Spodumene
Square Cut
Star Cut
Star Facet
Step Cut
Sterling
Sterling Silver
Stud
Sugilite
Sunstone
Swiss Lapis
Synthetic
Synthetic Diamond

T

Table
Table-cut
Tabular
Tahitian Pearls
Talisman
Tantalum
Tanzanite
Tarnish
Tiara
Tie Clip
Tiger-eye
Time
Tin
Titanite
Toggle Clasp
Topaz
Tourmaline
Translucent
Treatment
Trilliant
Trillion Cut
Triplet
Troy Weight
Tungsten
Turquoise
Turquorite
Turritella Agate

U

Ulexite
Unakite
Uvarovite

V

Variscite
Vermeil
Vitreous
Vs
Vvs

W

Watch
Water Proof
Water Resistant
Water White
Waxy
White Gold
Wholesale
Wholesaler

X

Xyloid Jasper

Y

Yellow Emerald
Yellow Gold
Yowah Nut

Z

Zebra Jasper
Zircon
Zoisite

#

.925
10kt., 14kt., 18kt., 24kt.
.950
.585

Source: Jewelers Vigilance Committee, jvc.org