GIA DIAMOND ESSENTIALS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Value - (ANSWER)The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to
0.200 gram - (ANSWER)The metric carat equals
Facets - (ANSWER)The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called
- (ANSWER)Most diamonds used in jewelry are
Carbon - (ANSWER)Diamond is composed primarily of
Fancy cuts - (ANSWER)Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called
Blemishes - (ANSWER)Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called
- (ANSWER)The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to
Hardness - (ANSWER)A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its
A half carat of diamonds - (ANSWER)On average, mine workers must process more than a ton of rock to
recover
Fire - (ANSWER)The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called
57 or 58 facets - (ANSWER)A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has
Are mostly triangular or kite-shaped - (ANSWER)The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets
that
, GIA DIAMOND ESSENTIALS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
More impact on a diamond's value - (ANSWER)Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have
Girdle - (ANSWER)The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown, pavilion, and
Apparent clarity - (ANSWER)Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's
Knot - (ANSWER)An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a cut diamond is called a
Loupe - (ANSWER)The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the
Bearding - (ANSWER)Which of the following is a result of the bruting process?
SI1 or SI2 - (ANSWER)A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would receive which of the following
clarity grades?
Slightly included - (ANSWER)You should tell your customers that the SI designation means
Plot - (ANSWER)A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity characteristics, is called a
Extra facets on the pavilion not visible face up - (ANSWER)A diamond that's graded Flawless might still
have
Inclusions - (ANSWER)The general term for clarity characteristics within a diamond is
Natural - (ANSWER)When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on a fashioned diamond, it's
called a
Nature - (ANSWER)One of the five factors that determine the overall effect of inclusions on clarity is
Value - (ANSWER)The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to
0.200 gram - (ANSWER)The metric carat equals
Facets - (ANSWER)The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called
- (ANSWER)Most diamonds used in jewelry are
Carbon - (ANSWER)Diamond is composed primarily of
Fancy cuts - (ANSWER)Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called
Blemishes - (ANSWER)Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called
- (ANSWER)The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to
Hardness - (ANSWER)A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its
A half carat of diamonds - (ANSWER)On average, mine workers must process more than a ton of rock to
recover
Fire - (ANSWER)The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called
57 or 58 facets - (ANSWER)A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has
Are mostly triangular or kite-shaped - (ANSWER)The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets
that
, GIA DIAMOND ESSENTIALS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
More impact on a diamond's value - (ANSWER)Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have
Girdle - (ANSWER)The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown, pavilion, and
Apparent clarity - (ANSWER)Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's
Knot - (ANSWER)An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a cut diamond is called a
Loupe - (ANSWER)The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the
Bearding - (ANSWER)Which of the following is a result of the bruting process?
SI1 or SI2 - (ANSWER)A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would receive which of the following
clarity grades?
Slightly included - (ANSWER)You should tell your customers that the SI designation means
Plot - (ANSWER)A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity characteristics, is called a
Extra facets on the pavilion not visible face up - (ANSWER)A diamond that's graded Flawless might still
have
Inclusions - (ANSWER)The general term for clarity characteristics within a diamond is
Natural - (ANSWER)When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on a fashioned diamond, it's
called a
Nature - (ANSWER)One of the five factors that determine the overall effect of inclusions on clarity is
