THE ENGAGEMENT RING QUIZ

Let’s have some FUN with Engagement Rings today!

If you call a POP QUIZ fun! :)

Below are 50 Questions (plus some Bonus Questions) that will Test your Knowledge about Engagement Rings, Wedding Bands, Diamonds and Metals.

Some of these Questions are Easy, others, not so much! :)

All the Questions will either be Multiple Choice, True and False, or even The Dreaded Fill-Ins.

Take a Pen or Pencil and Write your Answers down. Check them at the End of the Quiz. See how you did!

This Test is Fast, Fun, and you should Learn a thing or two.

Here we go…

The Engagement Ring Quiz!

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Question 1:

This type of Mounting wraps around the Diamond

1. Tension Set
2. Pave Set
3. Bezel Set
4. Channel Set
5. Invisible Set

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Question 2:

To set the Center Diamond up higher in the Mounting, you’ll need:

1. A Taller Head
2. A Basket Head
3. A Mounting Post
4. An Illusion Head
5. A Bigger Diamond

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Question 3:

The “Shank” is what part of the Mounting?

1. The Bottom Portion of the Band
2. The Plate that the Diamond sits in
3. The Sides of the Channel Wall
4. The Wire Base of the Head
5. The Spru that gets Cut off the Ring

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Question 4:

The Best Selling Engagement Ring Style is the

1. Cathedral Style Ring
2. Tiffany Style Ring
3. Pave Style Ring
4. Fish Tail Ring
5. Channel Set Ring

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Question 5:

What Diamonds are held in by a Metal Matrix?

1. Invisible Set
2. Channel Set
3. Bezel Set
4. Pave Set
5. Tension Set

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Question 6:

Channel Set Diamonds are Square Princess Cut Diamonds:

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 7:

6 Prong Heads are Thicker and Heavier than 4 Prong Heads:

TRUE

FALSE

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Question 8:

A Flush Mounting is setting the stone Flush to the…

1. Head
2. Bezel
3. Mounting
4. Peg
5. Prongs

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Question 9:

The Average Men’s Finger Size is:

1. 8
2. 9
3. 9.5
4. 10
5. 11

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Question 10:

A Trio Set is a combination of a Promise Ring, Engagement Ring and Wedding Band?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 11:

A lot of people can’t wear 14k Gold because they are allergic to:

1. Gold
2. Nickel
3. 14K
4. Zinc
5. Copper

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Question 12:

The reason an Engagement Ring is worn on the left hand, 4th finger is because:

1. It was a symbol of Good Luck
2. That finger stands for Love and Faith
3. The Pressure Point of that finger is used for Passion
4. That finger symbolizes the 4th Star, the Star of Eternity
5. A vein runs from that finger directly to the Heart

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Question 13:

18k Gold is Stamped 585?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 14:

What type of Prongs work best on a Marquise Diamond?

1. Single Prongs
2. Double Prongs
3. V-Tipped Prongs
4. Flat Prongs
5. Platinum Prongs

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Question 15:

One of the main reasons for a Flat Bottomed Shank is:

1. It’s Easier to slide over the Knuckle
2. It’s Stronger and more Durable
3. It feels more Comfortable
4. It keeps the Ring from Spinning
5. It makes the piece more Valuable

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Question 16:

Platinum is 100% Pure?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 17:

Diamond Tips are put on Prongs to hold a Diamond in the Head?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 18:

14k has the same Ingredients as 10k, but with added Zinc?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 19:

Diamonds are usually Chipped more because of:

1. A Deep Pavilion
2. A Thin Girdle
3. A Sharp Culet
4. Heavy Prongs
5. A lot of Inclusions

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Question 20:

A Yellow Fancy Diamond is more expensive than a Yellow Colored Diamond?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 21:

Most Diamonds have been Heat Treated to Improve Color?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 22:

White Gold was actually discovered before Yellow Gold?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 23:

A Partial Bezel is when only the lower section of the Diamond is surrounded by Metal?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 24:

Prongs generally Wear Down because:

1. The Metal is too Soft
2. Excessive Polishing
3. Normal Wear and Tear
4. An Inexperienced Jeweler
5. The Gemstone is too Hard

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Question 25:

If a Prong Breaks:

1. The Mounting is a Dud
2. Other Prongs are at Risk
3. The Head must be Replaced
4. You will Lose your Stone
5. Don’t Wear your Ring

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Question 26:

Your Diamond is at Risk if:

1. A Jeweler puts Heat to the Stone
2. It wobbles in the Head
3. The Culet is too Large
4. It has Strong Fluorescence
5. The Prongs are made of Yellow Gold

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Question 27:

A Pit in the Gold is caused by:

1. Too much Torch Heat
2. Rhodium Plating
3. Impurities in the Gold
4. An Air Pocket during Casting
5. Impact with a Harder Substance

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Question 28:

A Jeweler can Stamp 14K on a 10K Ring if:

1. There’s at least 14 Parts Alloy in the Metal
2. The Metal passes the Moh’s Scale Test
3. He grabs the wrong Stamp
4. If the Ring came Pre-Stamped already
5. He uses Non-Allergenic Gold

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Question 29:

During the Wedding Ceremony, the Wedding Band is placed on the Finger last?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 30:

The Wedding Saying “I DO” actually stands for:

1. I Devote Forever
2. Into Delivered Order
3. Divine Intervention
4. I Due Officially
5. I Do

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Question 31:

Diamonds can Disperse every Color of the Rainbow but Red?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 32:

Brown Colored Diamonds are more Expensive than Yellow Colored Diamonds?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 33:

A “Blue-White” Diamond has more Intense Flashes of Blue Light?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 34:

Maximilian was the Inventor of the Engagement Ring?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 35:

The Diamond Curse says Virgin Wives shouldn’t see the Diamond before Marriage?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 36:

Rings have Holes under the Diamonds because:

1. The Diamond Needs to Breathe
2. The Mounting uses Less Gold
3. The Diamond Rests in the Opening
4. Ease of Cleaning
5. To let Light in

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Question 37:

Comfort Fit Means:

1. The Band is Low and Flat
2. The Outside is Smooth
3. All the Stones are Gypsy Set
4. The Band is more Durable
5. The Inside Shank is Domed

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Question 38:

A Diamond Report is:

1. Free of Charge
2. Automatically Done During Grading
3. Based upon the Price of the Diamond
4. Not a Guarantee of Quality
5. Enforced by the National Diamond Guild

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Question 39:

The 4C’s were Established by Marcel Tolkowsky?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 40:

An Ideal Cut Diamond is:

1. At least 1.00 Carat or Bigger
2. Cut to Ideal Proportions
3. Cut with Modified Brilliant Standards
4. Cut with Excellent Symmetry
5. Cut by a Machine

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Question 41:

Bleach is NOT Good for Diamonds?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 42:

The Diamond’s DNA will tell you if the stone is a “Conflict Diamond” or not?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 43:

Popular Diamond Grading Companies are:

1. GIA, AGS, EGL
2. GIA, GAS, IGI
3. AGS, IGI, GEM
4. GIA, GEM, HRD
5. GIA, IGI, DBR

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Question 44:

Superstition says only “White” Diamonds should be used for a First Marriage?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 45:

The 5th C stands for:

1. Clarity
2. Certification
3. Commitment
4. Condition
5. There is no 5th C

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Question 46:

A VS Clarity Diamond will look Flawless to the Naked Eye?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 47:

Name the Best Clarity and the Worst Clarity to own:

_____________ & _____________

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Question 48:

Buying 1 Diamond is generally Cheaper than buying multiple Diamonds?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 49:

The Shape of a Diamond does not affect Price?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 50:

Why shouldn’t you wear a 14k White Gold Engagement Ring up against a Platinum Band?

1. The Colors won’t Match
2. Platinum will wear down the Gold
3. The Alloys will Tarnish
4. It’s against Tradition
5. They won’t fit Flush together

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THERE YOU GO!!!!

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How about some Extra Credit BONUS Questions:

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Question 51:

White Gold is more Durable than Yellow Gold?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 52:

It’s easier to Grade a Mounted Diamond than it is a Loose one?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 53:

A Certified Diamond isn’t really Certified?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 54:

Sterling Silver is great for an Engagement Ring?

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Question 55:

Who Buys the Men’s Wedding Band?

1. The Man
2. The Woman
3. It’s Free
4. Men Don’t Wear Wedding Bands
5. It’s Included in the Price of the Engagement Ring

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Engagement Ring Quiz Answers

No Fair Peeking a head of time… ;)

Here are the Answers…

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Question 1:

This type of Mounting wraps around the Diamond:

C) Bezel Set

Question 2:

To set the Center Diamond up higher in the Mounting, you’ll need:

A) A Taller Head

Question 3:

The “Shank” is what part of the Mounting?

A) The Bottom Portion of the Band

Question 4:

The Best Selling Engagement Ring Style is the:

B) Tiffany Style Ring

Question 5:

What Diamonds are held in by a Metal Matrix?

A) Invisible Set

Question 6:

Channel Set Diamonds are Square Princess Cut Diamonds:

B) False – You can Channel Set pretty much any Shape of Diamond!

Question 7:

6 Prong Heads are Thicker and Heavier than 4 Prong Heads:

B) False – There may be MORE Prongs, but they are usually thinner!

Question 8:

A Flush Mounting is setting the stone Flush to the…

C) Mounting

Question 9:

The Average Men’s Finger Size is:

D) 10 (Ladies is a Size 6)

Question 10:

A Trio Set is a combination of a Promise Ring, Engagement Ring and Wedding Band?

B) False – A Trio Set is an Engagement Ring, Wedding Band, and the Men’s Wedding Band.

Question 11:

A lot of people can’t wear 14k Gold because they are Allergic to:

B) Nickel

Question 12:

The reason an Engagement Ring is worn on the left hand, 4th finger is because:

E) A vein runs from that finger directly to the Heart (As Legend Says)

Question 13:

18k Gold is Stamped 585?

A) False – 14k is 585, 18k is 750

Question 14:

What type of Prongs work best on a Marquise Diamond?

C) V-Tipped Prongs – They help protect the vulnerable points.

Question 15:

One of the main reasons for a Flat Bottomed Shank is:

D) It keeps the Ring from Spinning

Question 16:

Platinum is 100% Pure?

B) False – While everything pretty much states that Platinum is PURE, Platinum is usually only 99 or 99.5% Pure.

Question 17:

Diamond Tips are put on Prongs to hold a Diamond in the Head?

B) False – Nothing is added to Prongs to make a Diamond more Secure.

Question 18:

14k has the same Ingredients as 10k, but with added Zinc?

B) False – 14K Gold contains more Gold than 10k, and is worth more as well!

Question 19:

Diamonds are usually Chipped more because of:

B) A Thin Girdle

Question 20:

A Yellow Fancy Diamond is more expensive than a Yellow Colored Diamond?

A) True – A Yellow Colored Diamond is Cheap and not very Valuable. But a Fancy Diamond is Rare, Colorful, and Expensive!

Question 21:

Most Diamonds have been Heat Treated to Improve Color?

B) False – Generally only Colored Diamonds are Heat Treated to improve Color.

Question 22:

White Gold was actually discovered before Yellow Gold?

B) False – White Gold is a man-made product created from Yellow Gold.

Question 23:

A Partial Bezel is when only the lower section of the Diamond is surrounded by Metal?

B) False – Partial Bezels are where there is only half a Bezel holding 2 sides of the stone (versus the entire circumference).

Question 24:

Prongs generally Wear Down because:

C) Normal Wear and Tear

Question 25:

If a Prong Breaks:

E) Don’t Wear your Ring – Take it to a Jeweler immediately for Repair. Don’t take a Chance!

Question 26:

Your Diamond is at Risk if:

B) It wobbles in the Head – A wobbly Diamond could spell trouble. The Diamond can move or jar itself in the head and cause damage.

Question 27:

A Pit in the Gold is caused by:

D) An Air Pocket during Casting

Question 28:

A Jeweler can Stamp 14K on a 10K Ring if:

C) He grabs the wrong Stamp – Mistakes happen! (Mistakes as well as Unscrupulous Jewelers)

Question 29:

During the Wedding Ceremony, the Wedding Band is placed on the Finger last?

B) False – The Wedding Band goes on the Finger FIRST!

Question 30:

The Wedding Saying “I DO” actually stands for:

E) I Do ;)

Question 31:

Diamonds can Disperse every Color of the Rainbow but Red?

B) False – They CAN Disperse every Color that bending Light can create!

Question 32:

Brown Colored Diamonds are more Expensive than Yellow Colored Diamonds?

A) True – This could be heavily debated since they are pretty much the same quality, but Brown Diamonds are more popular because of the wonderful marketing of Chocolate Diamonds and Champagne Diamonds. Demand has made the Value of these Diamonds go up.

Question 33:

A “Blue-White” Diamond has more Intense Flashes of Blue Light?

B) False – Blue White Diamonds (a term not used anymore today) were Diamonds with Strong Fluorescence, it had nothing to do with Blue Light!

Question 34:

Maximilian was the Inventor of the Engagement Ring?

A) True – Archduke Maximilian started the whole Diamond Engagement Ring tradition in 1477!

Question 35:

The Diamond Curse says Virgin Wives shouldn’t see the Diamond before Marriage?

B) False – No such Curse exists!

Question 36:

Rings have Holes under the Diamonds because:

D) Ease of Cleaning (Protecting the Culet from Crushing would be the second reason).

Question 37:

Comfort Fit Means:

E) The Inside Shank is Domed

Question 38:

A Diamond Report is:

D) Not a Guarantee of Quality

Question 39:

The 4C’s were Established by Marcel Tolkowsky?

B) False – GIA Established and Devised the 4C’s of Grading in 1949!

Question 40:

An Ideal Cut Diamond is:

B) Cut to Ideal Proportions

Question 41:

Bleach is NOT Good for Diamonds?

B) False – Bleach won’t affect Diamonds, but it will GOLD! So don’t do laundry while wearing your Rings!

Question 42:

The Diamond’s DNA will tell you if the stone is a “Conflict Diamond” or not?

B) False – All Diamonds have the exact same DNA regardless of where they were mined.

Question 43:

Popular Diamond Grading Companies are:

A) GIA, AGS, EGL

Question 44:

Superstition says only “White” Diamonds should be used for a First Marriage?

B) False – There is no such Superstition!

Question 45:

The 5th C stands for:

E) There is no 5th C

Question 46:

A VS Clarity Diamond will look Flawless to the Naked Eye?

A) True – Unless you microscope the Diamond, to the naked eye it will appear exactly like a Flawless Diamond!

Question 47:

Name the Best Clarity and the Worst Clarity to own:

Flawless (FL) & Included 3 (I3)

Question 48:

Buying 1 Diamond is generally Cheaper than buying multiple Diamonds?

B) False – If the Carat Weight is broken up into smaller stones, the Price will get Cheaper!

Question 49:

The Shape of a Diamond does not affect Price?

B) False – All Shapes of Diamond other than the Round Diamond are generally Cheaper in Price!

Question 50:

Why shouldn’t you wear a 14k White Gold Engagement Ring up against a Platinum Band?

B) Platinum will wear down the Gold

Question 51:

White Gold is more Durable than Yellow Gold?

A) True – White Gold has Zinc added, which makes it more Durable. Then it’s usually Rhodium Plated which also increases the Durability of White Gold.

Question 52:

It’s easier to Grade a Mounted Diamond than it is a Loose one?

B) False – ALL Diamonds should be Graded Loose first, so you can see the Diamond from all angles and sides, just to be sure that the mounting isn’t covering up any Flaws or Inclusions.

Question 53:

A Certified Diamond isn’t really Certified?

A) True – Diamonds AREN’T really Certified, just graded by an independent laboratory like GIA. People have always called them “Certified”, but really it’s just a Diamond with a Diamond Grading Report.

Question 54:

Sterling Silver is great for an Engagement Ring?

B) False – Silver is Soft and quite Malleable. It will bend easier than Gold. Silver is great for a Promise Ring, or a Commitment Ring, but because of it’s softness, it shouldn’t take place of the real thing since it won’t last as long, and it will probably Tarnish!

Question 55:

Who Buys the Men’s Wedding Band?

B) The Woman

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All Done!

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