183. How Much do you Know About Jewellery? Try Our 2023 Festive Fun Quiz!
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Are you ready to test your knowledge about precious metals and jewellery making? Join us for this special episode, where the Jewellers Academy team members — Jessica Rose, Anna Campbell, Julia Rai, April and Tori — quiz each other and you about all things jewellery. Grab a pen and paper, join in the fun and see how many correct answers you get!  Quiz Questions: What are the Four C's? (3:16) What would a metal clay artist use nuts and bolts for? (10:49) What is the name for the stone setting technique where small gemstones are set next to each other in a row? (16:22) How much gold does the Bank of England have in reserve? (answer range between 10 and 400 tonnes) (18:29) Name three items you need when enameling (21:47) Where are the four current assay offices in England? (27:12) Which of these three cannot be fired in a kiln embedded in metal clay (white moonstone, rose quartz, labradorite)? (31:44) Which precious metal has the chemical symbol pt? (37:03) What is the rarest gemstone in the world?  What's the name for the camera setting that corrects colour temperature? (42:59) Quickfire round - What is the highest carat of gold? (45:45) What shape is a princess cut stone? How many seasons of The Jewellers Retreat are there? What's the birthstone for December? Resources: Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group   Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook
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