GIA Colored Stones
Assignment 10 with
Complete Solutions
transparency, brilliance, durability - ANSWER - Clarity characteristics that affect
these three things have the most influence on value.
clarity standards - ANSWER - Some types of colored stones are typically more
included than others, so they're assessed according to different ___________
___________.
eye-clean - ANSWER - What is the highest colored stone clarity grade?
unaided eye - ANSWER - An important skill for the successful stone buyer is the
ability to quickly judge a gem's quality with the _______________ _______.
loupe - ANSWER - You should take the time to examine expensives stones carefully
with a _____________.
abrasions - ANSWER - Tiny nicks and pits caused by wear and damage to a gem's
facet edges or culet.
blemish - ANSWER - Characteristic or irregularity confined to the surface of a
polished gemstone.
less noticeable - ANSWER - Cutters often leave cavities in _______ __________ areas to
avoid weight loss from expensive rough.
nature, size, number, position, relief - ANSWER - Five factors that determine the
influence of clarity characteristics on marketability (NSNPR).
Assignment 10 with
Complete Solutions
transparency, brilliance, durability - ANSWER - Clarity characteristics that affect
these three things have the most influence on value.
clarity standards - ANSWER - Some types of colored stones are typically more
included than others, so they're assessed according to different ___________
___________.
eye-clean - ANSWER - What is the highest colored stone clarity grade?
unaided eye - ANSWER - An important skill for the successful stone buyer is the
ability to quickly judge a gem's quality with the _______________ _______.
loupe - ANSWER - You should take the time to examine expensives stones carefully
with a _____________.
abrasions - ANSWER - Tiny nicks and pits caused by wear and damage to a gem's
facet edges or culet.
blemish - ANSWER - Characteristic or irregularity confined to the surface of a
polished gemstone.
less noticeable - ANSWER - Cutters often leave cavities in _______ __________ areas to
avoid weight loss from expensive rough.
nature, size, number, position, relief - ANSWER - Five factors that determine the
influence of clarity characteristics on marketability (NSNPR).
