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Fine Jewelry Basics
Basic fine jewelry information
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01/12/2012

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The main characteristic of platinum are:
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Deep luster, vivid white color.
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These symbols can be found on what kind of jewelery: PL,PT,PLAT,950,PT950
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Platinum
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What is the purest metal?
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Platinum
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The platinum group of metals (PGM) is made up of what six closely related metals?
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Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium, Osmium
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What month is diamond the birthstone of?
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April
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What gemstone is the anniversary gemstone for years 10 & 60 of marriage?
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Diamond
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What is the purest of all gemstones?
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Diamond
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Diamonds were discovered in India in 500 B.C., and the name "diamond" comes from the Greek word "Adamas" which means unconquerable - suggesting the eternity of love.
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What is the traditional symbol of love?
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Diamonds
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The 4 C's of gemstones:
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Cut, Clarity, Color, Carat
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What kind of metal represents luck and was believed to have healing power?
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Silver
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Sterling silver is ___% silver and ___% copper.
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92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
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What kind of metal is known as a source of power?
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Gold
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The first objects made of gold came from where?
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Egypt
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The first objects made of gold where discovered when?
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5 millenniums ago
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What qualities make gold desirable?
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Color and durability
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A ___________ indicates the amount of pure gold in the metal.
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karat
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100% pure gold is how many karats?
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24
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75% pure gold is how many karats?
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18
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58.3% pure gold is how many karats?
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14
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41.6% pure gold is how many karats?
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10
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___________ gold contains 75% pure gold and 25% nickel and zinc
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White
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What color is 100% pure gold?
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Yellow
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Gold is sold by ________
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Weight
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How do you care for gold jewelry?
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Avoid contact with soap, perfume, cosmetics and hairspray.
Take chains and bracelets off at night, and store them flat to prevent them from breaking.
Use a gentle soft cloth to polish gold jewelry after wearing.
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Is is better for a gemstones color to be dark or to be vivid?
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Vivid
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If a gemstone is too deep and narrow areas will appear to be ______
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dark
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If a gemstone is two wide and shallow areas will appear to be ____
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Washed out
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Gemstones are sold by
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Weight
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One carat weighs
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1/5 gram
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You can clean transparent gemstones by:
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Soaking in warm water with a touch of soap and using a soft toothbrush to clean
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You can clean opaque gemstones by:
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Wiping with a moist cloth, no soap or chemicals.
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When cleaning opals avoid _______ to prevent the stone from drying out
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Heat and strong light
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You can clean organic gems by:
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Wiping with a moist cloth, no soap or chemicals.
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Avoid the chemicals in hairspray, perfume, and cosmetics with ____________ gemstones:
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Organic
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