Jewelry Design Jewelry Design 3

Question 1

What is 'chasing' in traditional metalworking jewelry techniques?

Accepted Answer

Applying texture to metal from the front using punches

Answer

Chasing is a technique where punches and a hammer are used on the front surface of metal to create linear designs, textures, and definitions.

Question 2

Which characteristic is NOT part of the '4 Cs' used to grade diamonds?

Accepted Answer

Conductivity

Answer

The 4 Cs of diamond grading are Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat weight; conductivity is not a grading factor.

Question 3

What is the primary function of flux when soldering jewelry?

Accepted Answer

To prevent oxidation and help solder flow

Answer

Flux prevents oxidation of the metal during heating and promotes solder flow by keeping the surfaces clean.

Question 4

In the lost-wax casting process, what replaces the wax model inside the investment mold?

Accepted Answer

Molten metal

Answer

After the wax is burned out (lost), molten metal is poured or injected into the cavity to create the finished metal casting.

Question 5

What does 'hallmarking' signify on a piece of jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Official stamps certifying metal purity and origin

Answer

Hallmarks are official stamps applied by assay offices that certify the metal's purity (fineness) and often indicate the country and year of assay.

Jewelry Design Practice Test