Assignment 4

Question 0

A city, region, or country with a large number of gemstone manufacturers

Answer 0

Cutting center

Question 1

Market sector where average-quality gemstones are used in mass-market jewelry

Answer 1

Commercial market

Question 2

A wholesaler

Answer 2

Dealer

Question 3

Another term for gem cutting and polishing

Answer 3

Fashioning

Question 4

Inexpensive, or “costume,” jewelry, often composed of material other than precious metals and gemstones

Answer 4

Fashion jewelry

Question 5

Any jewelry store that specializes in high-end goods

Answer 5

Guild store

Question 6

Market sector where fine-quality, expensive gemstones are used in unique, handcrafted jewelry pieces

Answer 6

High-end market

Question 7

An individual or company that cuts and polishes gemstones

Answer 7

Manufacturer

Question 8

A rare pinkish orange sapphire

Answer 8

Padparadscha

Question 9

A historical record of ownership or origin from a gem or piece of jewelry

Answer 9

Provenance

Question 10

A gem-producing area, or a particular mine in that area

Answer 10

Source