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Question 1

What distinguishes 'fine silver' from 'sterling silver'?

Accepted Answer

Fine silver is 99.9% pure; sterling is 92.5% pure

Answer

Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, while sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (typically copper).

Question 2

Which technique involves weaving or interlocking metal rings to create flexible jewelry structures?

Accepted Answer

Chain maille

Answer

Chain maille is the art of connecting metal jump rings in specific patterns to create flexible mesh-like structures for bracelets, necklaces, and armor.

Question 3

In electroforming jewelry, what process builds up the metal structure?

Accepted Answer

Depositing metal ions through electrolysis

Answer

Electroforming uses electrolysis to deposit a layer of metal (often copper, silver, or gold) onto a conductive form, building up the structure atom by atom.

Question 4

What is 'keum-boo' in jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

A Korean technique of fusing gold foil to silver

Answer

Keum-boo is a traditional Korean technique that uses heat and pressure to permanently fuse thin 24K gold foil to fine silver.

Question 5

Which type of inclusion in a diamond is described as a small crystal of another mineral trapped inside?

Accepted Answer

Crystal

Answer

A crystal inclusion is a mineral crystal of another species (or even diamond) that became trapped inside the diamond during its formation.

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