Gold Design Components Of Gold Jewelry 4

Question 1

What is a prong in a piece of gold jewelry?

Accepted Answer

A metal claw that holds a gemstone in place

Answer

Prongs are small metal claws that secure a gemstone to the setting.

Question 2

Which clasp type is common on gold necklaces for security?

Accepted Answer

Lobster clasp

Answer

The lobster clasp is widely used for its secure spring-loaded closure.

Question 3

What is the 'shank' of a gold ring?

Accepted Answer

The band portion encircling the finger

Answer

The shank is the band of the ring that wraps around the finger.

Question 4

What does the 'bezel' refer to in gold jewelry?

Accepted Answer

A metal rim that surrounds and holds a stone

Answer

A bezel is a metal rim that encircles and secures a gemstone.

Question 5

Why might solder used in gold jewelry have a different karat than the piece?

Accepted Answer

To match color while lowering melting point for joining

Answer

Gold solder is formulated with a lower melting point to join parts while matching color.

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