DCA DCA Ring Settings & Jewelry Metals

Question 1

What does '18K' mean when stamped on a gold jewelry piece?

Accepted Answer

The gold is 75% pure (18 parts gold out of 24)

Answer

The gold is 100% pure gold

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The gold has 18 milligrams of alloy per gram

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The piece weighs 18 karats total

Question 2

Which type of ring setting holds a diamond using four or six thin metal prongs?

Accepted Answer

Prong setting

Answer

Bezel setting

Answer

Channel setting

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Pavé setting

Question 3

What is a 'bezel setting'?

Accepted Answer

A metal rim that completely surrounds and holds the diamond

Answer

Tiny prongs that hold multiple small stones

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Parallel metal walls that hold stones in a row

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A setting where the diamond is sunk into the metal

Question 4

What is 'platinum' most valued for in fine jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Its durability, hypoallergenic properties, and natural white color

Answer

Its low melting point making it easy to work with

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Its gold content which adds warmth to the metal

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Its lower cost compared to white gold

Question 5

What is 'rhodium plating' commonly used for in jewelry?

Accepted Answer

To give white gold a brighter, whiter finish

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To add yellow color to silver jewelry

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To harden platinum settings

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To increase the karat weight of gold

Question 6

What is a 'channel setting' in diamond jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Stones set side by side in a groove with no metal between them

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A raised metal platform holding a single large stone

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Diamonds set flush with the metal surface

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Multiple prongs holding a row of stones