![Highly Polished Retro Two Tone Gold Bracelet. Highly Polished Retro Two Tone Gold Bracelet.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/colossal-retro-two-tone-gold-bracelet_4_40-3-10507-q88jyxg9pf7llkmaz78ukalgcqjs0xvc73w1sl4l1k.jpg)
![Jadeite Cabochon with a High Polish. Jadeite Cabochon with a High Polish.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/gemmy-natural-jade-platinum-and-diamond-ring_1_30-1-10690-q88jyvklbr50ycp1a6flfb2j5yt1ljnviul2u17de0.jpg)
The term polished can refer to the final lustrous state of a piece of jewelry resulting from machine buffing with pumice, tripoli and rouge. A piece of jewelry is said to be polished when it is shiny and reflective.
Polished is a term also applied to gemstones. After cutting a gem to its desired proportions, a final polishing process is performed to bring out the highest possible luster in the stone. This is done by placing the facets or cabochon against a rotating wheel infused with various compounds.
![Highly Polished Retro Two Tone Gold Bracelet. Highly Polished Retro Two Tone Gold Bracelet.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/colossal-retro-two-tone-gold-bracelet_4_40-3-10507-q88jyxg9pf7llkmaz78ukalgcqjs0xvc73w1sl4l1k.jpg)
![Jadeite Cabochon with a High Polish. Jadeite Cabochon with a High Polish.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/gemmy-natural-jade-platinum-and-diamond-ring_1_30-1-10690-q88jyvklbr50ycp1a6flfb2j5yt1ljnviul2u17de0.jpg)