Definition 1 of 46
What is the name of a cutting center for colored stones in Thailand that is not Bangkok?
Free-size
Chantaburi
Pailin
Mogok
Definition 2 of 46
Many conditions threaten the ________________ of the colored stone market.
popularity
stability
profitability
visibility
Definition 3 of 46
A discounted price for buying an entire parcel or a substantial part of it.
grade price
lot price
price increase
parcel price
,Definition 4 of 46
Materials cut free-size are usually...
synthetics
calibrated, stone
manmade imitations
large, important stones
Definition 5 of 46
Which trade term describes a mixture of gem qualities that represents unsorted production
from a particular mine?
mine run
parcel
mine lot
pick price
Definition 6 of 46
Market sector where fine-quality, expensive gemstones are used in unique, handcrafted
jewelry pieces.
middle market
high-end market
commercial market
mass market
,Definition 7 of 46
Market sector where average-quality gemstones are used in mass-market jewelry.
commercial market
trade industries
high-end market
middle market
Definition 8 of 46
Which term describes a specific rough gemstone quality range, usually determined by color,
size, clarity, and price?
calibrated, stone
grade
size
press
Definition 9 of 46
Gemstone sizes to fit standard mountings are known as...
commercial market
facet grade
calibrated sizes
industry sizes
, Definition 10 of 46
Stones Pass through many hands before they reach the consumer, and there's a ____________________
at every step.
price increase
market stabilization
consumer satisfaction
quality decrease
Definition 11 of 46
In mining terms, theft of a mine's production by its workers.
low grading
selective cutting
high grading
salting
Definition 12 of 46
A company or individual that supplies gems to jewelry manufacturers and retailers.
cutter
broker
retailer
wholesaler
Definition 13 of 46
A mixture of gem qualities that represents unsorted production from a particular mine.
lot price
mine lot (mine run)
cut
pick price
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