GIA DIAMOND ESSENTIALS FINAL 2026 EXAM
PREPARATION PACK KEY 4CS CUT COLOR
CLARITY CARAT AND GRADING STANDARDS
WITH SAMPLE QUESTIONS
◉ 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
◉ 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
PREPARATION PACK KEY 4CS CUT COLOR
CLARITY CARAT AND GRADING STANDARDS
WITH SAMPLE QUESTIONS
◉ 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
◉ 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
