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Pinchbeck refers to a jewelry item that was used as a substitute for gold invented by Christopher Pinchbeck in the 18th century. Pinchbeck was made from an Alloy of copper and zinc -

Pinifore refers to an apron style dress, generally Halter Neck with a tie waist. Likewise, Pinifore usually has also Scoop Neck or Square Neck worn over a blouse.

Pink Gold is also called Rose Gold becasue of its soft pink tones. Pink Gold is made by adding enough copper to a gold Alloy so it turns pink. Pink Gold was one of the materials of j

Pinking Trim is a Shoe term that refers to the saw-tooth shaped edging applied to the Trim of shoes for decoration.

Pinking Trim is also known as Zig Zag Trim.

Piping refers to a cord-like strip of fabric edging a garment.

Piping also means binding a seam with decoration. Piping is similar to Tipping or edging where a decorative material

Piping Outline refers to a decorative, narrow strip of leather that typically follows the seam of a shoe.

Pique Point refers to a style of jewelry decoration in which small dots or points of silver or gold are inlaid into tortois

Pique Pose refers to a style of jewelry decoration in which Thin strips of silver or gold are inlaid into tortoiseshell.