Jewelry Design Jewelry Design MCQ 4

Question 1

In gem cutting, what is the 'girdle' of a faceted stone?

Accepted Answer

The widest circumferential edge separating the crown from the pavilion

Answer

The girdle is the narrow band forming the outer perimeter of a faceted gemstone, marking the boundary between the upper crown and the lower pavilion.

Question 2

What is the main advantage of using argentium silver over traditional sterling silver in jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

Argentium silver is significantly more tarnish-resistant due to its germanium content

Answer

Argentium silver replaces some copper in the sterling alloy with germanium, which forms a germanium oxide layer that resists tarnishing far better than standard sterling.

Question 3

Which stone-setting technique is characterized by metal beads or bright-cut edges holding multiple small stones flush with or below the surface of the metal?

Accepted Answer

Pavé setting

Answer

Pavé setting (from the French 'paved') places many small gemstones close together, held by tiny prongs or beads, creating a surface that appears paved with stones.

Question 4

What does the term 'gauge' refer to when describing metal sheet or wire in jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

The thickness or diameter of the metal

Answer

Gauge refers to the standardized measurement of metal thickness (for sheet) or diameter (for wire), with higher gauge numbers indicating thinner material in the standard US system.

Question 5

In jewelry design, what is a 'pendeloque' cut gemstone?

Accepted Answer

A pear-shaped brilliant-cut stone with facets on both crown and pavilion

Answer

A pendeloque is a faceted pear-shaped (teardrop) stone, typically used in pendant or drop earring settings where it hangs to show its tapered point at the bottom.

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Jewelry Design Jewelry Design MCQ 4