GIA Diamond Essentials Final Exam Questions & Answers
Question : Value
CORRECT ANSWER : The combination of the Four C's
relates primarily to
Question : 0.200 gram
CORRECT ANSWER : The metric carat equals
Question : Facets
CORRECT ANSWER : The small, flat, polished surfaces on
a finished diamond are called
Question : Most diamonds used in jewelry are
CORRECT ANSWER : Colorless to light yellow or light
brown
Question : Carbon
CORRECT ANSWER : Diamond is composed primarily of
Question : Fancy cuts
CORRECT ANSWER : Gem shapes and cutting styles other
than the standard round brilliant are called
Question : Blemishes
CORRECT ANSWER : Clarity characteristics confined to
the surface of a polished diamond are called
Question : The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to
CORRECT ANSWER : 0.01 carat
Question : Hardness
CORRECT ANSWER : A gemstone's resistance to
scratching is known as its
Question : On average, mine workers must process more than
a ton of rock to recover
CORRECT ANSWER : A half carat of diamonds
Question : Fire
CORRECT ANSWER : The flashes of color you see in a
polished diamond are called
Question : A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has
CORRECT ANSWER : 57 or 58 facets
Question : The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with
facets that
CORRECT ANSWER : Are mostly triangular or kite-shaped
Question : Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have
CORRECT ANSWER : More impact on a diamond's value
Question : The three major parts of a polished diamond are
crown, pavilion, and
CORRECT ANSWER : Girdle
Question : Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's
CORRECT ANSWER : Apparent clarity
Question : Knot
CORRECT ANSWER : An included diamond crystal that
reaches the surface of a cut diamond is called a
Question : Loupe
CORRECT ANSWER : The most convenient and
inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the
Question : Which of the following is a result of the bruting
process?
CORRECT ANSWER : Bearding
Question : A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X
would receive which of the following clarity grades?
