June 8, 2025

Jewellery materials used to create stunning accessories

Questions

  1. Which precious metal is most commonly used in fine jewellery and is known for its softness and yellow colour?
  2. What is the term for a gemstone made from carbon that is often used in rings and necklaces?
  3. Which metal alloy, often used as a base for jewellery, is made primarily of copper and zinc?
  4. What natural material, often used in beads and pendants, comes from the shell of mollusks?
  5. Which semi-precious stone, often blue, is used in jewellery and is composed of aluminum and silicon?
  6. What material, often used in costume jewellery, is made from glass or plastic shaped to resemble precious stones?
  7. Which precious gemstone is known for its deep red colour and is often used in engagement rings?
  8. What organic material, derived from trees, is traditionally used to craft beads and pendants?
  9. Which metal, known for its hypoallergenic properties, is often used in jewellery and is silver-coloured?
  10. What is the name of the mineral that forms the pearly luster in jewellery, especially in pearls?

Answers:

  1. Gold
  2. Diamond
  3. Brass
  4. Shell or mother-of-pearl
  5. Lapis lazuli
  6. Glass or cubic zirconia
  7. Ruby
  8. Amber or wood
  9. Stainless steel or platinum
  10. Pearl