Fun Gemstone & Jewelry Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of gemstones and jewelry. Are you smart as a stone or are you a true gemologist? Select an answer for each question, then click the "Answers" button to reveal the true answers. Have fun!

1.	How many Carats make an ounce? A. 18 B. 24 C. 100 D. About 142 E. About 212
2.	What is the difference between "carat" and "karat"? A. Carat is Roman, Karat is Greek B. No difference C. Carat is a unit of weight in gemstones, karat is a unit for measuring the purity of gold D. Carat is a vegetable, karat is a measurement for jewelry
3.	What do chocolate and gemstones have in common? A. Both originate in ancient Egypt B. They are both products which come from mines C. The carob bean was a basic unit of weight by which gemstones were weighed
4.	Which gem is said to be beneficial to human eyes, but blinding to snakes? A. Rubies B. Sapphires C. Emeralds D. Bloodstones
5.	Which gem is believed to have gender? A. Rubies B. Sapphires C. Emeralds D. Jasper
6.	Which gemstone is thought to cure male pattern baldness and vericose veins? A. Tourmaline B. Amethyst C. Turquoise D. Amber
7.	In ancient cultures, ground and powdered rubies were used for what purpose? A. As a make-up base B. As a remedy for stomach ailments C. As food for the gods
8.	What gemstone when worn on Friday will make you lucky in love? A. Alexandrite B. Garnet C. Sapphire D. Diamonds
9.	What is the origin of the third finger on the left hand as being the "wedding ring finger" in most cultures? A. Ancient Greeks believed the "vein of love" ran directly from the heart to this finger B. Ancient Egyptians believed that a ring on this finger signified a weakness for           someone since this finger is the weakest in strength C. Ancient Sumerians were more practical. A ring on this finger was simply           least likely to be damaged during the workday.
10.	What two stones naturally combine to make Ametrine? A. Amethyst and Citrine B. Americium and Nutrinos C. Amino and Dextrine D. Amber and Electrine
11.	Which gem is composed of only one element? A. Emerald B. Diamond C. Topaz D. Lapis Lazuli
12.	Who has a diamond toilet seat with a marble base? A. The Queen of England B. Michael Jackson C. Elton John D. Bill Gates
13.	What is the softest mineral? A. Opal B. Tourmaline C. Onyx D. Talc
14.	What is the rarest color of jade? A. Plaid B. Lilac C. Green D. Orange
15.	Rubies are actually the rare, red version of what other gemstone? A. Diamonds B. Emeralds C. Sapphires D. Quartz

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