GIA DIAMOND ESSENTIALS FINAL EXAM 2026
EXAM PREP SCRIPT FULL QUESTION SET
APPROVED
◉ more impact on a diamond's value. Answer: Compared to
blemishes, inclusions normally have
◉ knot (K). Answer: An included diamond crystal that reaches the
surface of a cut diamond is called a
◉ extra facets on the pavilion not visible face up. Answer: A diamond
that's graded Flawless might still have
◉ natural (N). Answer: When part of the rough crystal's original
surface is left on a fashioned diamond, it's called a
◉ value. Answer: The combination of the Four C's relates primarily
to
◉ 0.200 gram or 1/5 gram. Answer: One carat weighs
, ◉ facets. Answer: The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished
diamond are called
◉ nearly colorless to very light yellow or light brown. Answer: Most
diamonds used in jewelry are
◉ Carbon. Answer: Diamond is composed mostly 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
◉ 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
EXAM PREP SCRIPT FULL QUESTION SET
APPROVED
◉ more impact on a diamond's value. Answer: Compared to
blemishes, inclusions normally have
◉ knot (K). Answer: An included diamond crystal that reaches the
surface of a cut diamond is called a
◉ extra facets on the pavilion not visible face up. Answer: A diamond
that's graded Flawless might still have
◉ natural (N). Answer: When part of the rough crystal's original
surface is left on a fashioned diamond, it's called a
◉ value. Answer: The combination of the Four C's relates primarily
to
◉ 0.200 gram or 1/5 gram. Answer: One carat weighs
, ◉ facets. Answer: The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished
diamond are called
◉ nearly colorless to very light yellow or light brown. Answer: Most
diamonds used in jewelry are
◉ Carbon. Answer: Diamond is composed mostly 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
◉ 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
