Jewelry Design Basics

Test your knowledge of fundamental jewelry design concepts including materials, gemstones, settings, and jewelry types.

10 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common metal used in jewelry making?

  1. Gold
  2. Silver
  3. Platinum
  4. Copper
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a carat and a karat?

  1. Carat is a unit of weight, while karat is a unit of purity
  2. Carat is a unit of purity, while karat is a unit of weight
  3. Carat and karat are the same thing
  4. None of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the four Cs of diamond quality?

  1. Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat
  2. Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight
  3. Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Size
  4. Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Shape
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most popular gemstone used in jewelry making?

  1. Diamond
  2. Ruby
  3. Sapphire
  4. Emerald
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a bezel setting and a prong setting?

  1. In a bezel setting, the gemstone is surrounded by a metal rim, while in a prong setting, the gemstone is held in place by metal prongs
  2. In a bezel setting, the gemstone is held in place by metal prongs, while in a prong setting, the gemstone is surrounded by a metal rim
  3. Bezel and prong settings are the same thing
  4. None of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of jewelry clasp?

  1. Lobster claw clasp
  2. Spring ring clasp
  3. Toggle clasp
  4. Box clasp
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a necklace and a pendant?

  1. A necklace is a chain that is worn around the neck, while a pendant is a decorative piece that is attached to a necklace
  2. A necklace is a decorative piece that is attached to a chain, while a pendant is a chain that is worn around the neck
  3. Necklaces and pendants are the same thing
  4. None of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a ring and a band?

  1. A ring has a gemstone set in it, while a band does not
  2. A band has a gemstone set in it, while a ring does not
  3. Rings and bands are the same thing
  4. None of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a bracelet and a bangle?

  1. A bracelet is a flexible band that is worn around the wrist, while a bangle is a rigid band that is worn around the wrist
  2. A bangle is a flexible band that is worn around the wrist, while a bracelet is a rigid band that is worn around the wrist
  3. Bracelets and bangles are the same thing
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between an earring and a stud earring?

  1. An earring has a post that goes through the earlobe, while a stud earring does not
  2. A stud earring has a post that goes through the earlobe, while an earring does not
  3. Earrings and stud earrings are the same thing
  4. None of the above