GIA Diamond Essentials Final Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to Value
The metric carat equals 0.200 gram
The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond
Facets
are called
Most diamonds used in jewelry are
Diamond is composed primarily of Carbon
Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard
Fancy cuts
round brilliant are called
Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished
Blemishes
diamond are called
The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to
A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its Hardness
On average, mine workers must process more than a ton
A half carat of diamonds
of rock to recover
The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are
Fire
called
A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has 57 or 58 facets
The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets
Are mostly triangular or kite-shaped
that
Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have More impact on a diamond's value
The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown,
Girdle
pavilion, and
Fracture filling can dramatically attect a diamond's Apparent clarity
An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a
Knot
cut diamond is called a
1/7
, GIA Diamond Essentials Final Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate
Loupe
for diamond grading is the
Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? Bearding
A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would re-
SI1 or SI2
ceive which of the following clarity grades?
You should tell your customers that the SI designation
Slightly included
means
A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity charac-
Plot
teristics, is called a
A diamond that's graded Flawless might still have Extra facets on the pavilion not visible face up
The general term for clarity characteristics within a dia-
Inclusions
mond is
When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on
Natural
a fashioned diamond, it's called a
One of the five factors that determine the overall ettect of
Nature
inclusions on clarity is
The standard magnification used for clarity grading is 10X
In describing inclusions to customers, which of the follow-
Clarity characteristics
ing terms would probably be best to use?
The general term for any break in a diamond is Feather
Clarity characteristics limited to the surface of a diamond
Blemishes
are called
To color grade a light yellow or brown diamond, graders
Tone & saturation
compare it to a masterstone for
Which of the following GIA color grades indicates the
H
greatest amount of yellow?
2/7
The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to Value
The metric carat equals 0.200 gram
The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond
Facets
are called
Most diamonds used in jewelry are
Diamond is composed primarily of Carbon
Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard
Fancy cuts
round brilliant are called
Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished
Blemishes
diamond are called
The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to
A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its Hardness
On average, mine workers must process more than a ton
A half carat of diamonds
of rock to recover
The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are
Fire
called
A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has 57 or 58 facets
The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets
Are mostly triangular or kite-shaped
that
Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have More impact on a diamond's value
The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown,
Girdle
pavilion, and
Fracture filling can dramatically attect a diamond's Apparent clarity
An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a
Knot
cut diamond is called a
1/7
, GIA Diamond Essentials Final Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate
Loupe
for diamond grading is the
Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? Bearding
A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would re-
SI1 or SI2
ceive which of the following clarity grades?
You should tell your customers that the SI designation
Slightly included
means
A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity charac-
Plot
teristics, is called a
A diamond that's graded Flawless might still have Extra facets on the pavilion not visible face up
The general term for clarity characteristics within a dia-
Inclusions
mond is
When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on
Natural
a fashioned diamond, it's called a
One of the five factors that determine the overall ettect of
Nature
inclusions on clarity is
The standard magnification used for clarity grading is 10X
In describing inclusions to customers, which of the follow-
Clarity characteristics
ing terms would probably be best to use?
The general term for any break in a diamond is Feather
Clarity characteristics limited to the surface of a diamond
Blemishes
are called
To color grade a light yellow or brown diamond, graders
Tone & saturation
compare it to a masterstone for
Which of the following GIA color grades indicates the
H
greatest amount of yellow?
2/7
