Jewelry Trivia
From Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary collection to the Crown Jewels, see if you have the clarity to distinguish a princess cut from a common rock.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which precious metal has the chemical symbol Au?
Gold
What organic gemstone is formed inside a living mollusk, such as an oyster or mussel?
Pearl
What gemstone cut features a smooth, polished dome instead of the flat, faceted surfaces typical of brilliant cuts?
Cabochon cut
According to Pliny the Elder, what liquid did Cleopatra use to dissolve a pearl before swallowing it?
Vinegar
What does the name Koh-i-Noor literally mean in Persian?
Mountain of Light