Jewelry Design Jewelry Design 2

Question 1

Which metal alloy is most commonly used for yellow gold jewelry at 14 karat purity?

Accepted Answer

Gold mixed with silver and copper

Answer

14K yellow gold is typically alloyed with silver and copper to achieve the desired color, hardness, and 58.3% gold content.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'pickle' solution in jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

To remove oxidation and flux residue after soldering

Answer

Pickle is an acidic solution (often citric acid or sodium bisulfate) used to remove oxides and flux residue from metal after soldering.

Question 3

In gemology, what does the term 'brilliance' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The white light reflected from within a cut stone

Answer

Brilliance refers to the total white light reflected back through the crown of a faceted gemstone to the viewer's eye.

Question 4

Which setting style leaves the most metal visible around a gemstone?

Accepted Answer

Bezel setting

Answer

A bezel setting wraps a continuous band of metal around the entire perimeter of the stone, leaving the most metal visible.

Question 5

What is 'annealing' in metalworking for jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Heating metal to relieve stress and restore workability

Answer

Annealing involves heating metal to a specific temperature and allowing it to cool slowly, relieving internal stresses and restoring malleability.

Jewelry Design Practice Test