Gold Design Gold Jewelry Properties 3

Question 1

A customer wants a hypoallergenic gold ring. Which option is safest for sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Palladium white gold

Answer

Nickel white gold

Answer

Low-karat gold with high nickel

Answer

Gold-plated brass

Question 2

What is gold filled jewelry?

Accepted Answer

A thick gold layer mechanically bonded to a base metal

Answer

Solid gold throughout

Answer

Hollow gold

Answer

Painted gold color

Question 3

Which property makes gold ideal for crafting intricate filigree designs?

Accepted Answer

Malleability and ductility

Answer

Brittleness

Answer

Magnetism

Answer

Low melting point only

Question 4

Vermeil jewelry is defined as gold over which base?

Accepted Answer

Sterling silver

Answer

Copper

Answer

Brass

Answer

Stainless steel

Question 5

Why might a jeweler choose 14K over 24K for a setting holding a diamond?

Accepted Answer

It grips the stone more securely due to greater hardness

Answer

It looks more yellow

Answer

It is cheaper to polish

Answer

It is lighter

Question 6

What causes some white gold rings to need re-plating over time?

Accepted Answer

The rhodium plating wears off revealing a yellowish tint

Answer

The gold evaporates

Answer

It rusts

Answer

It shrinks

Question 7

Approximately how much pure gold is in a 10K item?

Accepted Answer

41.7%

Answer

58.3%

Answer

75%

Answer

90%