GIA DIAMOND ESSENTIALS FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1. The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to - CORRECT ANSWER -Value
2. The metric carat equals - CORRECT ANSWER -0.200 gram
3. The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called - CORRECT ANSWER -
Facets
4. Most diamonds used in jewelry are - CORRECT ANSWER -
5. Diamond is composed primarily of - CORRECT ANSWER -Carbon
6. Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called -
CORRECT ANSWER -Fancy cuts
7. Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called -
CORRECT ANSWER -Blemishes
8. The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to - CORRECT ANSWER -
9. A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its - CORRECT ANSWER -Hardness
10. On average, mine workers must process more than a ton of rock to recover - CORRECT
ANSWER -A half carat of diamonds
, 11. The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called - CORRECT ANSWER -Fire
12. A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has - CORRECT ANSWER -57 or 58 facets
13. The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets that - CORRECT ANSWER -Are
mostly triangular or kite-shaped
14. Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have - CORRECT ANSWER -More impact on
a diamond's value
15. The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown, pavilion, and - CORRECT
ANSWER -Girdle
16. Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's - CORRECT ANSWER -Apparent clarity
17. An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a cut diamond is called a -
CORRECT ANSWER -Knot
18. The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the -
CORRECT ANSWER -Loupe
19. Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bearding
20. A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would receive which of the following
clarity grades? - CORRECT ANSWER -SI1 or SI2
21. You should tell your customers that the SI designation means - CORRECT ANSWER -
Slightly included
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1. The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to - CORRECT ANSWER -Value
2. The metric carat equals - CORRECT ANSWER -0.200 gram
3. The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called - CORRECT ANSWER -
Facets
4. Most diamonds used in jewelry are - CORRECT ANSWER -
5. Diamond is composed primarily of - CORRECT ANSWER -Carbon
6. Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called -
CORRECT ANSWER -Fancy cuts
7. Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called -
CORRECT ANSWER -Blemishes
8. The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to - CORRECT ANSWER -
9. A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its - CORRECT ANSWER -Hardness
10. On average, mine workers must process more than a ton of rock to recover - CORRECT
ANSWER -A half carat of diamonds
, 11. The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called - CORRECT ANSWER -Fire
12. A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has - CORRECT ANSWER -57 or 58 facets
13. The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets that - CORRECT ANSWER -Are
mostly triangular or kite-shaped
14. Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have - CORRECT ANSWER -More impact on
a diamond's value
15. The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown, pavilion, and - CORRECT
ANSWER -Girdle
16. Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's - CORRECT ANSWER -Apparent clarity
17. An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a cut diamond is called a -
CORRECT ANSWER -Knot
18. The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the -
CORRECT ANSWER -Loupe
19. Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bearding
20. A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would receive which of the following
clarity grades? - CORRECT ANSWER -SI1 or SI2
21. You should tell your customers that the SI designation means - CORRECT ANSWER -
Slightly included
