GIA Diamond Setting Styles & Jewelry Design Flashcards
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What does the term 'head' refer to in the context of a diamond ring's anatomy?
Answer: The mounting that holds the center stone, typically comprised of prongs and a basket
The head (also called the mounting or basket) is the component of a ring that holds and displays the center stone.
In jewelry design, what is a 'halo' setting?
Answer: A ring of smaller diamonds or gemstones encircling the center stone to enhance its apparent size
A halo setting surrounds the center diamond with a frame of smaller diamonds, making the center stone appear larger and more brilliant.
What is the purpose of the 'gallery' in a diamond ring setting?
Answer: It is the open framework beneath the center stone that allows light to enter from below
The gallery is the open metalwork beneath the stone that allows light to pass through the pavilion for optimal brilliance.
A 'cathedral' setting is best described as which of the following?
Answer: A setting with arching metal shoulders that rise up to cradle and elevate the center stone
A cathedral setting features sweeping arched metal shoulders that rise alongside the center stone, evoking the lines of Gothic cathedral architecture.
When a customer asks about a 'solitaire' ring, what does this term specifically mean?
Answer: A ring featuring a single center diamond with no side stones
A solitaire ring features one single diamond as the focal point, with no additional side stones, emphasizing the beauty of that single gem.
What is a 'three-stone' ring traditionally said to symbolize?
Answer: The past, present, and future of a relationship
Three-stone rings, also called trilogy or trinity rings, traditionally represent the past, present, and future of a couple's relationship.
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