GIA DIAMOND ESSENTIALS FINAL EXAMS BUNDLE

Crown - Answer-Top part of the gem above the girdle Culet - Answer-Small facet at the bottom of a finished gem Durability - Answer-A gemstone's ability to withstand wear, heat, and chemicals Facet - Answer-A flat, polished surface on a finished gem Fancy cut - Answer-Any gemstone shape ...

A diamond grading system provides - Answer-a consistent way to communicate diamond quality A wholesaler is someone who - Answer-sells to retailers Diamond prices on wholesale price lists - Answer-depend on the market conditions that exist when the lists are published Large, high-quality dia...

How can diamond science help with sales? A. Expand clientele B. Increase foot traffic C. Convey diamond rarity D. Lower cost of inventory - Answer-C. Convey diamond rarity What statement about treated diamonds is incorrect? A. They can be natural or lab-grown. B. They require advanced testi...

Abrasion (Abr) - Answer-A series of minute nicks along the facet junctions of a fashioned diamond; gives the edges a white or fuzzy appearance. (Assignment 10) Adamantine luster - Answer-The highest degree of luster possible in a transparent material. (Assignment 8) Aggregate - Answer-A solid ...

Diamond grades provide... - Answer-a standardized way of communicating and comparing diamond quality Diamond grades help in determining... - Answer-diamond market value ______ of diamonds depend on the market conditions that exist when the lists are published - Answer-the listed wholesale pric...

The diamond rush began with the discovery of _______. the Star of South Africa in 1869 Cecil Rhodes wanted to stabilize diamond prices, so he started by _______. trying to control production Cecil Rhodes established _______ in 1888 to direct mining operations. De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. ...

The inclusion called bearding consists of tiny A. knots. B. needles. C. feathers. D. grain lines. - Answer-C. feathers. With darkfield illumination, light is directed into the stone from A. below. B. above. C. the side. D. all directions. - Answer-C. the side. Inclusions are ...

Diamonds were delivered to the earth's surface as recently as A. 20 billion years ago. B. 20 million years ago. C. 1 million years ago. D. 10,000 years ago. - Answer-B. 20 million years ago. The three main components of the earth are the crust, mantle, and A. core. B. center. C. s...

chemical element - Answer-consists of only one kind of atom mineral - Answer-inorganic. most minerals are a combo of 2 or more elements diamonds form - Answer-within 90-120 miles below earth's surface value factos - Answer-features used to judge the quality and value of stones - a diamonds...

Abrasion (Abr) - Answer-A series of minute nicks along the facet junctions of a fashioned diamond; gives the edges a white or fuzzy appearance. (Assignment 10) Adamantine luster - Answer-The highest degree of luster possible in a transparent material. (Assignment 8) Aggregate - Answer-A solid ...