Glossary is usually defined as an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge. This knowledge base glossary provides a collection of knowledge base documents that define many technical terms. These terms are arranged alphabetically, but you can quickly jump to a specific term by selecting its first letter from the index of the knowledge base glossary below.

Used for advertising and marketing, both online and traditional, of Ruby Lane and its shops which all shops on Ruby Lane pay.

High quality pieces that are generally over 100 years old, but at least pre-WWII or 1945.

Jewelry where the shop owner is the original artist, or they have acquired the Artisan jewelry directly from the original, individual artist producing the item, who must be credited in any listing.

High quality original, or numbered limited edition pieces of signed or authenticated art such as paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos, or ceramics. No reproductions are allowed.

Either Antique or Collectible Jewelry, or Artisan pieces that are high quality, unique and handmade

The one-time fee paid to add one item, regardless of the item's quantity, to a Ruby Lane shop.

The fee charged on the first of the month for maintaining items in a Ruby Lane shop.

A one-time fee paid to offset the cost of reviewing and approving a Ruby Lane shop to open.

A convenient, free tool that lets you keep track of a shop and automatically be informed when items in the shop are changed or new ones are added, lets you receive Shop Announcements from the shop owner.

A convenient, free tool that automatically informs you when items you're looking for have been added to Ruby Lane, or have been changed on our site. You can add a particular item or an item search to your Wish List.