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| The main characteristic of platinum are: |
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| Deep luster, vivid white color. |
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| These symbols can be found on what kind of jewelery: PL,PT,PLAT,950,PT950 |
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| What is the purest metal? |
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| The platinum group of metals (PGM) is made up of what six closely related metals? |
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| Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium, Osmium |
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| What month is diamond the birthstone of? |
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| What gemstone is the anniversary gemstone for years 10 & 60 of marriage? |
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| What is the purest of all gemstones? |
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| Diamonds were discovered in India in 500 B.C., and the name "diamond" comes from the Greek word "Adamas" which means unconquerable - suggesting the eternity of love. |
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| What is the traditional symbol of love? |
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| Cut, Clarity, Color, Carat |
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| What kind of metal represents luck and was believed to have healing power? |
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| Sterling silver is ___% silver and ___% copper. |
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| 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper |
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| What kind of metal is known as a source of power? |
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| The first objects made of gold came from where? |
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| The first objects made of gold where discovered when? |
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| What qualities make gold desirable? |
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| A ___________ indicates the amount of pure gold in the metal. |
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| 100% pure gold is how many karats? |
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| 75% pure gold is how many karats? |
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| 58.3% pure gold is how many karats? |
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| 41.6% pure gold is how many karats? |
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| ___________ gold contains 75% pure gold and 25% nickel and zinc |
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| What color is 100% pure gold? |
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| How do you care for gold jewelry? |
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Avoid contact with soap, perfume, cosmetics and hairspray.
Take chains and bracelets off at night, and store them flat to prevent them from breaking.
Use a gentle soft cloth to polish gold jewelry after wearing. |
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| Is is better for a gemstones color to be dark or to be vivid? |
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| If a gemstone is too deep and narrow areas will appear to be ______ |
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| If a gemstone is two wide and shallow areas will appear to be ____ |
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| You can clean transparent gemstones by: |
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| Soaking in warm water with a touch of soap and using a soft toothbrush to clean |
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| You can clean opaque gemstones by: |
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| Wiping with a moist cloth, no soap or chemicals. |
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| When cleaning opals avoid _______ to prevent the stone from drying out |
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| You can clean organic gems by: |
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| Wiping with a moist cloth, no soap or chemicals. |
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| Avoid the chemicals in hairspray, perfume, and cosmetics with ____________ gemstones: |
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