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Adularesence is a jewellery term that refers to a blue-whitish form of opalescence.

Adularia refers to a common type of moonstone, a whitish-bluish semi-translucent stone. Adularia is usually set as a cabochon. Adularia was very popular early in the 20th century and

Advance refers to the money provided to a Model prior to the completion of a contract. Generally, modeling agencies will advance airfare or accommodations to a Model as an incentive for that model to work with that agency.

Advertising Agency refers to a company which oversees the direction of an advertising campaign. Normally they are responsible for the hiring of photographers, producers, art directo

Aeropostale refers to a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual Apparel and accessories targeting teens and young adults, specifically 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through

African Jade which is also called Transvaal jade is a misnomer for massive green grossular garnet that is mined in South Africa. It is not a jade but it is looking like a real Jade

In the fashion context, "afterwards" refers to a term used to describe the additional or secondary steps, considerations, or consequences that follow the primary design or creation of a fashion item. This can encompass various aspects, such as post-production processes, marketing and promotion, consumer reactions, and the evolving lifecycle of a fashion product. Understanding what happens "afterwards" is crucial for fashion designers, brands, and retailers to ensure the success and sustainability of their creations.

Agal refers to a fillet of two (2) or three (3) cords that is used to fasten the Keffiyeh worn on the head.. Agal is a band of decorative material, rolled into a cord and used to se