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?

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

    What makes gold vermeil hypoallergenic?

    <p>The use of sterling silver as the base metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gold plated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Solid gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>12k gold filled</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is too soft and malleable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The karat of gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>14k solid gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Personal budget and preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hypoallergenic, waterproof, and durable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To practice on more affordable metals and hone their skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

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