GIA Diamond Essentials Final Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Value - Correct answer-The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to
0.200 gram - Correct answer-The metric carat equals
Facets - Correct answer-The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond
are called
- Correct answer-Most diamonds used in jewelry are
Carbon - Correct answer-Diamond is composed primarily of
Fancy cuts - Correct answer-Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard
round brilliant are called
Blemishes - Correct answer-Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a
polished diamond are called
- Correct answer-The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to
Hardness - Correct answer-A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its
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, A half carat of diamonds - Correct answer-On average, mine workers must process
more than a ton of rock to recover
Fire - Correct answer-The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called
57 or 58 facets - Correct answer-A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has
Are mostly triangular or kite-shaped - Correct answer-The term brilliant cut is used
for gemstones with facets that
More impact on a diamond's value - Correct answer-Compared to blemishes,
inclusions normally have
Girdle - Correct answer-The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown,
pavilion, and
Apparent clarity - Correct answer-Fracture filling can dramatically affect a
diamond's
Knot - Correct answer-An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a
cut diamond is called a
Loupe - Correct answer-The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate
for diamond grading is the
Bearding - Correct answer-Which of the following is a result of the bruting
process?
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Value - Correct answer-The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to
0.200 gram - Correct answer-The metric carat equals
Facets - Correct answer-The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond
are called
- Correct answer-Most diamonds used in jewelry are
Carbon - Correct answer-Diamond is composed primarily of
Fancy cuts - Correct answer-Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard
round brilliant are called
Blemishes - Correct answer-Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a
polished diamond are called
- Correct answer-The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to
Hardness - Correct answer-A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its
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, A half carat of diamonds - Correct answer-On average, mine workers must process
more than a ton of rock to recover
Fire - Correct answer-The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called
57 or 58 facets - Correct answer-A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has
Are mostly triangular or kite-shaped - Correct answer-The term brilliant cut is used
for gemstones with facets that
More impact on a diamond's value - Correct answer-Compared to blemishes,
inclusions normally have
Girdle - Correct answer-The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown,
pavilion, and
Apparent clarity - Correct answer-Fracture filling can dramatically affect a
diamond's
Knot - Correct answer-An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a
cut diamond is called a
Loupe - Correct answer-The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate
for diamond grading is the
Bearding - Correct answer-Which of the following is a result of the bruting
process?
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