GIA COLORED STONES ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ large stones
Answer: _____________ ____________with fine color are more common in
some colored stone species than in others.
◉ pure hues
Answer: In many gemstone varieties, _________ _____ are more valued
than mixed hues.
◉ shouldn't
Answer: You __________________ use trade terms that imply a gem's
geographic origin if you can't be sure of its actual source.
◉ face-up color
Answer: The way a gem is cut can have a dramatic effect on its
___________-___ _________.
◉ value
, Answer: The cutter's main goal is to produce a stone with the
highest possible __________.
◉ proportions
Answer: If rough is very valuable, cutters often compromise on
______________ to save weight and avoid loss of money.
◉ extinction windowing
Answer: Cutting compromises that save weight can also cause
_____________ and/or _____________.
◉ comparison stones color samples
Answer: When you can't control the lighting conditions in a buying
situation, use your own _____________ ___________ or ___________
_____________.
◉ consistent procedures
Answer: ______________ _____________ are very important when grading
colored stones.
◉ identity
Answer: Know a gem's _____________ before you grade it.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ large stones
Answer: _____________ ____________with fine color are more common in
some colored stone species than in others.
◉ pure hues
Answer: In many gemstone varieties, _________ _____ are more valued
than mixed hues.
◉ shouldn't
Answer: You __________________ use trade terms that imply a gem's
geographic origin if you can't be sure of its actual source.
◉ face-up color
Answer: The way a gem is cut can have a dramatic effect on its
___________-___ _________.
◉ value
, Answer: The cutter's main goal is to produce a stone with the
highest possible __________.
◉ proportions
Answer: If rough is very valuable, cutters often compromise on
______________ to save weight and avoid loss of money.
◉ extinction windowing
Answer: Cutting compromises that save weight can also cause
_____________ and/or _____________.
◉ comparison stones color samples
Answer: When you can't control the lighting conditions in a buying
situation, use your own _____________ ___________ or ___________
_____________.
◉ consistent procedures
Answer: ______________ _____________ are very important when grading
colored stones.
◉ identity
Answer: Know a gem's _____________ before you grade it.
