Gemology Basics 101

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The four Cs of diamonds are

( Select all that applies

• Carat

• Clarity

• Cut

• Contents

• Colour

Cut is most important C for which gemstone?

• Citrine

• Amethyst

• Diamond

• Ruby

Answer explanation

Cut is the most important C for diamond as the right cut can determine how much light the stone reflects

Blemishes and impurities in gemstones are called________

• Imperfections

• Inclusions

• Dirt

• Particles

Answer explanation

Inclusions are materials trapped inside the gemstone and for coloured gemstones, they can add value and beauty to the gemstone

Which of these gems is the hardest?

• Sapphire

• Emerald

• Ruby

• Diamond

Answer explanation

Diamond ranked 10 on the MOH's scale and is the hardest substance on earth.

1 carat is equal to...

• 0.002g

• 200mg

• 200g

• 0.2kg

Answer explanation

Carat refers to the weight of the gemstone and not the Size.