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When diamonds are cut -

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To obtain the very best cut possible, there is often a lot of wastage of the rough stone. Therefore very few diamonds are cut optimally as diamonds are sold according to carat weight. For this reason it is important to educate your client about the qual

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Most are cut to the ideal proportions to maximise its beauty.

It is always preferable for the cutter to cut the diamond into a round brilliant.

Very few are cut to the ideal proportions as diamond cutters that are highly skilled are rare

Few are cut to the perfect proportions as it often limits the amount of rough stone that can be used.

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Where did the first well-known documented case of a diamond being used as an engagement ring come from?

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Although the De Beers Group did alot for the "image" of a diamond through its marketing campaigns, the first time that was well documented that a diamond ring was used as a symbol of marital commitment was in 1477.

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Arckduke Maximillian gave Princess Mary of Burgandy a ring as a sign of betrothal in 1477.

The De Beers Group conducted an extensive marketing campaign that established the notion that diamonds are forever, just as true love is forever. The world responded by buying into this concept.

It started in the industrial era when world leaders in the jewellery industry were able to manufacture large quantities of diamond jewellery. This flush made it possible for the upper class to own a diamond ring and that was the start of this tradition.

Because diamonds have always been precious and rare, people have, since Biblical times, given their loved ones diamonds as a sign of their love and devotion.

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Why is the ct gold chain that the client has, not the same colour yellow as the ct gold chain in our store?

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By law, all items marked with a stamp of 18ct or 750, must contain 75% pure gold. They client's 18ct gold chain will therefore have the same quantity of pure gold in it as our chain in store has. However, just as alloys are used to alter the colour of g

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Because the client's chain contains a little less gold than our chain.

Because of the choice of alloys used.

Because the polished finish of the client's chain has worn off.

Because the chain in our store is new and theirs is old and tarnished.

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Fluoresence of a diamond is -

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Fluoresence is the ability of a diamond to emit a soft coloured glow when subjected to Ultra Violet light. It is less desirable in colourless diamonds as it is seen as a quality that detracts from the diamond's perfection.

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Irrelevant as it does not affect the appearance of the diamond.

Less desirable in colours D, E and F

Not desirable in colours J and below.

The play of light in the stone

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Why does some literature refer to a classic round brilliant cut as having 57 rather than 58 facets?

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The culet, the bottom point of the diamond, is sometimes not included in the count.

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The girdle is not counted

The culet is not counted.

These diamonds have one lessfacet in the pavillion.

Some classic round brilliant cuts only have 57 facets

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Why, if Tanzanite is said to be a 1000 times more rare than diamonds, are good quality diamonds still more expensive than Tanzanite?

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Tanzanite is extremely rare and precious, however, diamonds are a on the Moh's scale of hardness and have been used and marketed as engagement rings and as sought after commodities for hundreds of years. For this reason their lure is well established an

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Supply and demand.

Tanzanite is blue and doesn't compliment everything as well as a diamond does.

Tanzanite is sourced from African countries.

Because of the unique properties of diamonds and their lure.

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As a consultant who feels suspicious when a certain group of clients enter the store, your best course of action would be to -

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Although you do want to limit the number of items that you take out at a time, you want to do this with all clients. Not just ones that you are suspicious of. You want to ensure here that you have an extra set of eyes with you. So call your colleague b

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Refuse to serve the clients.

Ask a colleague to assist you while serving the client.

Agree to only take out a limited number of items for the client at a time.

Make the client view the merchandise in the displays only.

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The following diamond characteristic is a comparative grading -

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Colour is the only one of the 4C's that is determined by comparing it to a master set of stones

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Colour

Clarity

Carat Weight

Cut

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What would be the best answer to give a client who is looking at a ring in your store that is a G SI1 and asks for a D Flawless?

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When it comes to a question like this, it is your duty to educate the client. A client might have no idea what the cost of such a request would be and also, how unavailable these diamonds are. By simply sourcing one for them, you serve the purpose of an

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Ok. Let me call a couple of our suppliers first to see if there are currently any available and I will let you know. Please give me your details so that I can get back to you.

Wow! This is a lucky lady to get such a good quality diamond! I will source one for you.

Let me check on Rappaport and let you know what it would cost.

All diamonds are priced according to their properties. We keep this particular diamond as we believe it is great value for money and is aesthetically very appealing. A D Flawless diamond would cost you in the region of R... and might not be available. Would you like me to see if there are any available?

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What would the best answer be to give a client that states that they can purchase the exact same diamond as the one in our store for R10,000 less on the internet?

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Essentially what you are saying to the client is - you get what you pay for. A diamond's lure is not only determined by its colour, clarity and carat weight but also by the quality of the cut. It is a risk to purchase a stone that you have not seen face

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No diamond is alike and are priced accordingly.

The internet is full of crooks, so beware!

That sounds like a good deal, take it!

The diamonds sold on the internet are poor quality.

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In terms of the diamond cutting process, bruting refers to -

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Another name for bruting is girdling - when diamonds shape each other by revolving on axels spinning in opposite directions. Due to the fact that a diamond is a 10 on the Moh's scale of harness, a stone of the same hardness is needed in order to shape it

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Having a diamond analysed by special software to determine its correct amount of facets.

Setting two diamonds on spinning axels moving in opposite directions and shaping the diamonds

Cutting the diamond from the rough.

Polishing the stone.

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What is the most credible reason for diamonds with the same colour, clarity and carat weight and cut into the same shape to differ vastly in price?

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Although the exchange rate at which the jeweller took the diamond into inventory does matter, it should not make an astronomical difference. The proportions of the diamond, affecting its brilliance is by far the most important factor in such a case.

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The exchange rate at the time of purchase

The position of the inclusion

The quality of the cut

The nature of the inclusion

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Which statement is most correct?

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Millenial consumers view luxury as something of value that includes the experience of how they acquired the luxury item. They want an experience that they can share with their friends.

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Millenial consumers want the most affordable product in the fastest time.

Millenial consumers are not interested in luxury.

Millenial consumers value the experience the most.

Millenial consumers want the same product as their friends.

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Which statement is incorrect? The Jewellery Council of South Africa consists of the following bodies -

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Chevron is an independent organisation that is not affiliated to the Jewellery Council. It is an organisation to protect the interests of independent jewellers, usually family businesses.

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Jewellers Association of SA representing retail jewellers

Jewellery Council of SA direct membership representing independent jewellers

Chevron for independent upmarket jewellers

Jewellery Manufacturers Association of SA representing manufacturers

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What is the relevance of the Tolkowsky proportions?

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The Tolkowsky proportions are calculated angles to maximise reflection and refraction as to maximise the brilliance of the diamond.

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It ensures that the best proportions are achieved to create symmetry

It ensures that the biggest part of teh rough diamond is used so as to not waste rough stones unnecessary

It maximises the light and fire and brilliance of a diamond

It is simply a theory and actually irrelevant in today's technological age where diamonds are cut by computers.