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A series of questions and verified answers related to the gia diamond essentials final exam. It covers topics such as the four c's, carat weight, facets, clarity characteristics, color grading, and diamond cutting styles. The exam questions are designed to test knowledge of diamond grading and identification, making it a useful resource for students and professionals in the field of gemology. The material includes key concepts and terminology related to diamond quality and valuation, offering a comprehensive overview of essential diamond knowledge. This study guide is tailored for those seeking to enhance their understanding of diamond essentials and prepare for certification exams.
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The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to
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Value
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The metric carat equals
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200 gram
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The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called
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Facets
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Most diamonds used in jewelry are
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Diamond is composed primarily of
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Carbon
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Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called
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Fancy cuts
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Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called
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Blemishes
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The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to
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A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its
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Hardness
The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the
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Loupe
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Which of the following is a result of the bruting process?
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Bearding
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A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would receive which of the following clarity grades?
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SI1 or SI
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You should tell your customers that the SI designation means
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Slightly included
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A detailed map of a diamond, showing its clarity characteristics, is called a
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Plot
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A diamond that's graded Flawless might still have
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Extra facets on the pavilion not visible face up
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The general term for clarity characteristics within a diamond is
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Inclusions
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When part of the rough crystal's original surface is left on a fashioned diamond, it's called a
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Natural
One of the five factors that determine the overall effect of inclusions on clarity is
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Nature
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The standard magnification used for clarity grading is
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10X
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In describing inclusions to customers, which of the following terms would probably be best to use?
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Clarity characteristics
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The general term for any break in a diamond is
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Feather
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Clarity characteristics limited to the surface of a diamond are called
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Blemishes
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To color grade a light yellow or brown diamond, graders compare it to a masterstone for
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Tone & saturation
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Which of the following GIA color grades indicates the greatest amount of yellow?
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H
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The most common color of fluorescence in gem-quality diamond is
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The combination of tone & saturation that determines how noticeable a color is, is known as
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Depth of color
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The price differences between colorless diamonds and near-colorless diamonds are due primarily to
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Rarity
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When mounted, G, H, and I color diamonds can look
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Colorless face-up
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The annealing of irradiated diamonds to stabilize their color is done by
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Heating
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An unattractive gray ring under the table may be present in diamonds with
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The balance of a finished gem's cut is known as its
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Symmetry
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On fancy shapes such as the oval or pear, variations in the pavilion might cause
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Bow-ties
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The pavilion angel is the angle formed by the girdle plane and the
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Pavilion main facets
Pavilion depth percentage is expressed as a percentage of the
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Average girdle diameter
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The quality of the polish and precision of the cut of a fashioned gemstone is its
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Finish
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If a marquise cut measures 9mm X 3mm, its length-to-width ration is
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3:
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The sparkle that occurs in a diamond when the gem, its light source, or its observer move is known as
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Scintillation
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The primary purpose of the culet is to
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Prevent chipping
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The separation of white light into its spectral colors is
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Dispersion
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A diamond's finish consists of symmetry and
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Polish
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The crown angle is formed by the girdle plane and the
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Bezel facets
If a diamond weighs 0.77 carat, and its price is $2,772, what is its price per carat?
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$3,
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One carat weighs
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2 gram
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Very small diamonds are called
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Melee
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Diamond weight should be rounded to
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Hundrenths
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In general, a large diamond is more valuable than an equal weight of small diamonds because of its
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Rarity
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How many points equal one carat?
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100
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The majority of diamonds used in jewelry weigh
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Less than a carat
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According to World Federation of Diamond Bourses and GIA Laboratory weight-rounding standards, a diamond that weighs 0.759 carat rounds to
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76 carat
When jewelry is sold based on the total weight of its diamonds, that means
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The weights of the diamonds are added together
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If a diamond weighs 1.01 carats and the price per carat is $4,900 how much does the diamond cost?
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$4,
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Diamonds are most likely to chip or scratch each other when they're
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Loose in their settings
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Which of the following might damage karat gold diamond jewelry?
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Question 78
A jewelry store is most vulnerable to robbery
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At open & close
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Whenever someone enters your store you should
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Smile & make eye contact
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Diamonds are hard,
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But not indestructible
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You should advise your customers to have their jewelry checked for loose stones or wear every
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Question 82
When you accept a piece of jewelry for repair you should
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Inspect it carefully in the customer's presence
An example of an open-ended question is
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Question 92
People usually buy diamond jewelry
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For emotional reasons
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During the information exchange, its important to
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Get customers to talk about themselves
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Compared to a jewelry item's benefits, its features tend to be more
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Technical
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You can create desire for a jewelry item by
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Having your customer try on the jewelry they're interested in
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The slogan "A diamond is forever" was first introduced in the
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1940's to promote diamonds as symbols of love and romance
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A well-organized sales presenetation should include
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An exchange of information
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"May I help you?" is an example of a
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Closed-ended questions
When you restate a benefit in the form of a question, you are using an
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Tag
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A temporary obstacle that delays or even stops a sale is called a
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Objection
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In jewelry sales situations, the close should always be sensitive, respectful, and
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Ethical
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When you want to develop an ongoing relationship with your customer, it's a good idea to
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Follow up after the sale
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The number of successful sales compared to the number of attempts is known as the
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Closing ratio
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A good way to test the customer's readiness to buy is to
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Use a trial close
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"Sell down to sell up" means you should
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Show your most expensive items first
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