Gold Design Gold Jewelry Finishing and Surface Treatments

Question 1

Which finishing technique creates a matte, non-reflective surface by rubbing gold with fine abrasives?

Accepted Answer

Satin/brushed finish

Answer

Burnishing

Answer

Hammered finish

Answer

Engraving

Question 2

Which process uses electrolysis to deposit a thin layer of gold onto another metal surface?

Accepted Answer

Gold plating

Answer

Annealing

Answer

Soldering

Answer

Pickling

Question 3

In fine jewelry, 'vermeil' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Gold-plated sterling silver

Answer

An aged patina chemical finish

Answer

An 18-karat gold piece with rhodium coating

Answer

A granulated surface texture

Question 4

Which ancient surface technique fuses tiny gold spheres onto a jewelry surface to create a textured effect?

Accepted Answer

Granulation

Answer

Chasing

Answer

Reticulation

Answer

Engraving

Question 5

According to US regulations, gold-filled jewelry must contain a gold layer that is at least what fraction of the total metal weight?

Accepted Answer

1/20

Answer

1/10

Answer

1/40

Answer

1/5

Question 6

Which type of finish creates a highly reflective, mirror-like surface on gold jewelry?

Accepted Answer

High polish finish

Answer

Satin finish

Answer

Matte finish

Answer

Antiqued finish

Question 7

What is the primary goal of the antiquing process in gold jewelry finishing?

Accepted Answer

To darken recessed areas and create an aged appearance

Answer

To increase the gold's purity

Answer

To harden the metal surface

Answer

To clean flux residue after soldering