DCA Diamond Course Lesson 7: Diamond
Jewelry ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
prong setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅slender metal claws that raise the diamond above
main body of jewelry
cathedral setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅prongs flanked by arches of metal that come
up from the ring shank
point prong setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅V-shaped prong that protects points of
fancy cuts (pear, marquise)
bezel setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅metal collar/rim that wraps around the diamond
and slightly over its edge, protecting the diamond and making setting a prominent element of
design
gypsy setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅diamond is set into the band so the top of the
table is flush/even with the jewelry surface
tension setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅opposite ends of jewelry form and hold the
diamond by force of tension alone
illusion setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅diamond is surrounded by a bright white metal
rim and tiny prongs or metal beads hold the diamond
cluster setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a number of diamonds are set in prongs close
together in a symmetrical pattern
bead setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅diamond is fitted into a recessed seat that's drilled
and formed in the metal; similar to channel setting
bead settings are used for diamonds that weight <_/_ ct - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅1/4
, channel setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a row of small diamonds set side-by-side
between parallel ridges of metal
bar setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅diamonds held in place by short metal ridges (bars);
in rings bars are perpendicular to band
pavé setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅small diamonds are prong-set next to each other
across the jewelry's surface; 2 or more rows of diamonds are in the band
invisible setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅small princess cut diamonds are set side-by-
side into a wire-like framework
stacking ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅straight-sided or carved band ring designed to
layer with other rings.
eternity ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅band ring with diamonds all the way around the
finger
statement/cocktail ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ornate ring appropriate for dressy
evening events; cluster settings and dramatic designs
bypass ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅coils around the finger with ends of the band
passing each other on the top.
halo ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅adaptation of the solitaire ring; large central diamond
circled by a row of small diamonds
ballerina ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅tapered baguette halo that surrounds a center
stone like a skirt
3 stone ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅3 diamonds set horizontally across the finger; can
represent friendship, love and fidelity or the past, present, and future
Jewelry ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
prong setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅slender metal claws that raise the diamond above
main body of jewelry
cathedral setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅prongs flanked by arches of metal that come
up from the ring shank
point prong setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅V-shaped prong that protects points of
fancy cuts (pear, marquise)
bezel setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅metal collar/rim that wraps around the diamond
and slightly over its edge, protecting the diamond and making setting a prominent element of
design
gypsy setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅diamond is set into the band so the top of the
table is flush/even with the jewelry surface
tension setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅opposite ends of jewelry form and hold the
diamond by force of tension alone
illusion setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅diamond is surrounded by a bright white metal
rim and tiny prongs or metal beads hold the diamond
cluster setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a number of diamonds are set in prongs close
together in a symmetrical pattern
bead setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅diamond is fitted into a recessed seat that's drilled
and formed in the metal; similar to channel setting
bead settings are used for diamonds that weight <_/_ ct - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅1/4
, channel setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a row of small diamonds set side-by-side
between parallel ridges of metal
bar setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅diamonds held in place by short metal ridges (bars);
in rings bars are perpendicular to band
pavé setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅small diamonds are prong-set next to each other
across the jewelry's surface; 2 or more rows of diamonds are in the band
invisible setting - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅small princess cut diamonds are set side-by-
side into a wire-like framework
stacking ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅straight-sided or carved band ring designed to
layer with other rings.
eternity ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅band ring with diamonds all the way around the
finger
statement/cocktail ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ornate ring appropriate for dressy
evening events; cluster settings and dramatic designs
bypass ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅coils around the finger with ends of the band
passing each other on the top.
halo ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅adaptation of the solitaire ring; large central diamond
circled by a row of small diamonds
ballerina ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅tapered baguette halo that surrounds a center
stone like a skirt
3 stone ring - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅3 diamonds set horizontally across the finger; can
represent friendship, love and fidelity or the past, present, and future
