16. Fashioning of Gemstones

Welcome to your Module 16 - Fashioning of Gemstones

1. What is the primary goal of gemstone fashioning?

Quiz: Fashioning of Gemstones

- A) To increase the weight of the gemstone

- B) To enhance the gemstone's appearance and value

- C) To change the gemstone's chemical composition

- D) To create synthetic gemstones

2. Which tool is commonly used for cutting rough gemstones?

- A) Hammer

- B) Diamond saw

- C) File

- D) Sandpaper

3. What is the main purpose of facet cutting?

- A) To improve gemstone clarity

- B) To maximize light reflection and brilliance

- C) To alter gemstone color

- D) To fill internal cracks

4. Which cutting style is known for its numerous small facets designed to enhance brilliance?

- A) Cabochon cut

- B) Step cut

- C) Brilliant cut

- D) Emerald cut

5. What does the cabochon cutting style emphasize in gemstones?

- A) Internal inclusions

- B) Facets and brilliance

- C) Color and smoothness

- D) Weight and size

6. Which gemstone cutting style features a smooth, rounded shape without facets?

- A) Facet cut

- B) Cabochon cut

- C) Mixed cut

- D) Step cut

7. What is the main advantage of the round brilliant cut?

- A) It enhances the gemstone's color

- B) It maximizes the gemstone's sparkle and brilliance

- C) It provides a smooth surface for opaque stones

- D) It reduces the gemstone's weight

8. What type of gemstone is typically suited for a cabochon cut?

- A) Transparent gemstones

- B) Opaque gemstones with interesting patterns

- C) High-clarity gemstones

- D) Gemstones with high brilliance

9. Which design is characterized by long, rectangular facets arranged in steps?

- A) Brilliant cut

- B) Emerald cut

- C) Marquise cut

- D) Pear cut

10. What is the main purpose of polishing a gemstone?

- A) To add internal color

- B) To create facets

- C) To achieve a smooth, reflective surface

- D) To increase weight

11. Which cutting style combines elements of both brilliant and step cuts?

- A) Mixed cut

- B) Cabochon cut

- C) Round cut

- D) Heart cut

12. What is the primary function of grinding wheels in gemstone fashioning?

- A) To polish gemstones to a high shine

- B) To cut gemstones into smaller pieces

- C) To shape gemstones and create facets

- D) To apply coatings to gemstones

13. Which of the following is a common cabochon shape?

- A) Round

- B) Square

- C) Teardrop

- D) Triangular

14. What is a key feature of the marquise cut?

- A) It has a smooth, rounded top

- B) It is shaped like a heart

- C) It features pointed ends and an elongated shape

- D) It has a rectangular shape with rounded corners

15. Which design is known for providing a vintage or antique look?

- A) Trillion cut

- B) Round brilliant cut

- C) Cushion cut

- D) Princess cut

16. What type of gemstone is best suited for the heart cut?

- A) Diamonds

- B) Opals

- C) Turquoise

- D) Emeralds

17. What is a common challenge faced in lapidary work?

- A) Removing surface blemishes

- B) Maintaining equipment precision

- C) Altering gemstone color

- D) Increasing gemstone weight

18. Which equipment is used to polish gemstones?

- A) Diamond saw

- B) Grinding wheel

- C) Polishing wheel

- D) Hammer

19. How does facet cutting impact the visual appeal of a gemstone?

- A) It reduces color saturation

- B) It enhances the gemstone's brilliance and sparkle

- C) It smooths the gemstone's surface

- D) It increases the gemstone's weight

20. What does the term 'lapidary' refer to?

- A) The process of creating synthetic gemstones

- B) The art and skill of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones

- C) The study of gemstone minerals

- D) The process of dyeing gemstones

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