Gold and Jewelry Definitions

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What is gold plated jewelry made of?

Brass or copper (correct)

Sterling silver

Aluminum

Pure gold

Which type of jewelry is often made of a valuable metal such as gold and sometimes decorated with precious stones?

Gold filled jewelry

Platinum jewelry

Costume jewelry

Vermeil jewelry (correct)

What is the composition of gold vermeil jewelry?

2.5 microns of gold plating on top of sterling silver (correct)

2.5 microns of gold plating on top of aluminum

Thin layer of gold plated onto the base metal

Solid layer of gold mechanically bonded to a base metal

What is the gold layer requirement for gold filled jewelry according to US standards?

1/20th (or 5%) of the jewelry’s total weight Signup and view all the answers

What makes gold vermeil hypoallergenic?

The use of sterling silver as the base metal Signup and view all the answers

Which type of jewelry has the thinnest layer of gold plating?

Gold plated Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gold jewelry is made entirely of gold without any base metal?

Solid gold Signup and view all the answers

What does the marking 1/20 14K GF indicate on a jewelry piece?

12k gold filled Signup and view all the answers

Why is pure gold (24k) not commonly used in jewelry?

It is too soft and malleable Signup and view all the answers

What determines the amount of gold vs alloy in a karat of gold?

The karat of gold Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gold is more affordable due to using less gold?

14k solid gold Signup and view all the answers

What determines the best type of gold jewelry for an individual?

Personal budget and preferences Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of gold filled and gold vermeil jewelry that make them suitable for everyday wear?

Hypoallergenic, waterproof, and durable Signup and view all the answers

Why do jewelers typically practice on copper and silver before working with precious metals like gold?

To practice on more affordable metals and hone their skills Signup and view all the answers

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