Diamond Essentials Question Bank with correct Answers

Diamond Essentials Question Bank with correct Answers The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown, pavilion, and - ️️ girdle. The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets that - ️️ are mostly triangular or kite-shaped. Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called - ️️ blemishes. The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called - ️️ facets. A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has - ️️ 57 or 58 facets. The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to - ️️ 0.01 carat. The combination of the Four Cs relates primarily to - ️️ value. Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called - ️️ fancy cuts. Most diamonds used in jewelry are - ️️ nearly colorless to very light yellow or light brown. The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called - ️️ fire. The metric carat equals - ️️ 0.200 gram. Diamond is composed primarily of - ️️ carbon. A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its - ️️ hardness. Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have - ️️ more impact on a diamond's value.