#luxury
- Damask — A fine, heavy, and high-quality fabric, traditionally made of silk, wool, linen, or cotton, characterized by complex decorative geometric or floral patterns achieved by alternating matte and glossy surfaces. This luxury textile has its historical origins in the Middle East and is predominantly used for making upholstery, elegant draperies, or ceremonial table linens.
- Alcantara — A registered trademark of composite synthetic microfiber textile material (polyester and polyurethane), renowned for its appearance and texture resembling suede leather. It is widely utilized in premium automotive upholstery, fashion apparel, interior furniture, and tech accessories due to its durability, wear resistance, and superior grip. Historically and geographically, the term also refers to a famous Roman bridge and municipality in the Cáceres province, Spain, derived from the Arabic 'al-qanṭarah' (the bridge).
- Anterlic — A long male or female garment of Oriental origin, similar to the anteriu, but usually made of very precious fabrics (silk fabric interwoven with gold or silver thread, brocade, or satin), historically worn by the high nobility in the Romanian Principalities as a ceremonial vestment. This luxury clothing element, specific to the Ottoman era, was often lined with fine furs and cinched at the waist with richly ornamented belts.
- Antiquorum — The name of a renowned Swiss auction house, founded in 1974 in Geneva, specializing exclusively in luxury horology, vintage timepieces, and historic collectors' watches. In the jargon of collectors and experts, the term functions as a benchmark for the authentication, critical appraisal, and trading of rare, high-precision timepieces, contributing significantly to the global horology investment market.
- Silverware — An assembly or collection of household items, cutlery, candlesticks, decorative vessels, or cult pieces made entirely of silver or coated with a layer of this precious metal; by extension, the term denotes the craft of silver cutting and processing, the shop or workshop where these fine pieces are produced and sold, as well as the monetary or ornament treasure of a family.
- Silverware — A collective term used to denote the totality of objects, vessels, cutlery, or ornaments made of silver or coated with a fine film of this white precious metal; by extension, the term evokes a family's valuable household treasure or precious liturgical pieces kept in the vaults of religious institutions.
- Multimillionaire — An extremely wealthy person whose fortune far exceeds the order of millions of monetary units; a multimillionaire or possessor of a huge financial capital. As an adjective, the term describes an economic status, an opulent lifestyle, or a corporate entity possessing colossal material resources and disproportionate market influence.
- Female multimillionaire — The feminine form of the term 'arhimilionar'; an extremely wealthy woman whose net worth far exceeds the order of many millions of monetary units. As an adjective, it describes a feminine entity, a financial standing, or a material status characterized by extreme opulence and a colossal capital that grants extensive influence in business or society.
- Ermine — An old regional term or archaism borrowed from Romance languages used to designate the ermine, a small carnivorous mammal with fine fur that turns snow-white in winter except for the black tip of its tail. By structural and commercial extension, the word refers to the precious fur of this animal, historically used in crafting ceremonial robes for monarchs and high prelates as a symbol of purity and nobility.
- Astrakhan — Fine pelt with very short, silky, and curled fur, obtained from Karakul lambs slaughtered in the first days after birth or from miscarriages (in which case it is called breitschwanz). In a modern commercial sense, the term also describes an artificial fabric made of wool or synthetic fibers that closely mimics the looped texture and glossy appearance of this luxury natural fur, used in making coats, collars, and hats.
- Astrakhan fur — A type of fine fur with tight, silky, and glossy curls, obtained from the pelts of newborn or stillborn Karakul lambs, originally from the Astrakhan region; astrachan fur. Used as an adjective, it describes a clothing item (collar, hat, coat) made from this noble material or mimicking its characteristic curly texture.
- Astrakhan fur — A regional or archaic phonetic variant of the term 'astrakhan' (or astrucan); a type of fine fur with tight, silky, and glossy curls obtained from the pelts of newborn Karakul lambs. As an adjective, it refers to coats, collars, or hats made of this fur or faithfully mimicking this specific wavy texture.
- Baccarat — A casino card game of French origin, highly popular among gamblers, where participants bet on the player's hand, the banker's hand, or a tie, with the objective of reaching a total score closest to nine. In a secondary sense, the term designates high-quality lead glass or crystal manufactured in the renowned workshops of the French town Baccarat, as well as a hand with a value of zero within the namesake game.
- Baccarat — The name of a renowned commune in northeastern France, globally famous due to the luxury crystal manufacture established there in the 18th century. In international contexts, the term represents the original and established spelling of the famous casino card game (adapted in Romanian as 'bacara'), as well as a premium brand indicator for high-end decorative objects, fine glassware, and fragrances.
- Tortoiseshell — A hard, translucent, beautifully mottled yellowish-brown horny substance obtained from the shell of certain sea turtles. Due to its plasticity when heated, it has been used since antiquity in decorative arts for luxury items.