DIAMOND ESSENTIALS GEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A1) A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its... - (ANSWER)- hardness
(A1) The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called: - (ANSWER)- facets
(A1) Diamond is composed primarily of: - (ANSWER)- carbon
(A1) The combination of the Four Cs relates primarily to? - (ANSWER)- value
(A1) The three major parts of a polished diamond are the crown, pavilion, and? - (ANSWER)- girdle
(A1) The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called? - (ANSWER)- fire
(A1) Most diamonds used in jewelry are... - (ANSWER)- nearly colorless to very light yellow or light
brown.
(A1) Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have... - (ANSWER)- more impact on a diamond's
value.
(A1) A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has? - (ANSWER)- 57 or 58 facets.
(A1) The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to? - (ANSWER)- 0.01 carat
(A1) The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets that... - (ANSWER)- are mostly triangular or
kite-shaped.
(A1) On average, mine workers must process more than a ton of rock to recover... - (ANSWER)- a half
carat of diamonds.
(A1) Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called? - (ANSWER)-
fancy cuts
, DIAMOND ESSENTIALS GEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A1) The metric carat equals: - (ANSWER)- 0.200 grams
(A1) Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called? - (ANSWER)-
blemishes
(A2) You should tell your customer that the SI designation means? - (ANSWER)- slightly included
(A2) Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? - (ANSWER)- bearding
(A2) A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity characteristics, is called a? - (ANSWER)- plot
(A2) When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on a fashioned diamond, it's called a? -
(ANSWER)- natural
(A2) Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's: - (ANSWER)- apparent clarity
(A2) In describing inclusions to customers, which of the following terms would probably be best to use? -
(ANSWER)- Clarity characteristics
(A2) A diamond that's graded Flawless might still have... - (ANSWER)- extra facets on the pavilion not
visible face up.
(A2) One of the five factors that determines the overall effect of inclusions on clarity is: - (ANSWER)-
nature
(A2) The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the... - (ANSWER)-
loupe
(A2) Clarity characteristics limited to the surface of a diamond are called? - (ANSWER)- blemishes
(A1) A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its... - (ANSWER)- hardness
(A1) The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called: - (ANSWER)- facets
(A1) Diamond is composed primarily of: - (ANSWER)- carbon
(A1) The combination of the Four Cs relates primarily to? - (ANSWER)- value
(A1) The three major parts of a polished diamond are the crown, pavilion, and? - (ANSWER)- girdle
(A1) The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called? - (ANSWER)- fire
(A1) Most diamonds used in jewelry are... - (ANSWER)- nearly colorless to very light yellow or light
brown.
(A1) Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have... - (ANSWER)- more impact on a diamond's
value.
(A1) A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has? - (ANSWER)- 57 or 58 facets.
(A1) The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to? - (ANSWER)- 0.01 carat
(A1) The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets that... - (ANSWER)- are mostly triangular or
kite-shaped.
(A1) On average, mine workers must process more than a ton of rock to recover... - (ANSWER)- a half
carat of diamonds.
(A1) Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called? - (ANSWER)-
fancy cuts
, DIAMOND ESSENTIALS GEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A1) The metric carat equals: - (ANSWER)- 0.200 grams
(A1) Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called? - (ANSWER)-
blemishes
(A2) You should tell your customer that the SI designation means? - (ANSWER)- slightly included
(A2) Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? - (ANSWER)- bearding
(A2) A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity characteristics, is called a? - (ANSWER)- plot
(A2) When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on a fashioned diamond, it's called a? -
(ANSWER)- natural
(A2) Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's: - (ANSWER)- apparent clarity
(A2) In describing inclusions to customers, which of the following terms would probably be best to use? -
(ANSWER)- Clarity characteristics
(A2) A diamond that's graded Flawless might still have... - (ANSWER)- extra facets on the pavilion not
visible face up.
(A2) One of the five factors that determines the overall effect of inclusions on clarity is: - (ANSWER)-
nature
(A2) The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the... - (ANSWER)-
loupe
(A2) Clarity characteristics limited to the surface of a diamond are called? - (ANSWER)- blemishes
