Jewelry Basics
This is a precious yellow metal often used in high-end jewelry.
What is gold?
This ancient civilization used gold, turquoise, and lapis lazuli to create symbolic jewelry.
What is Egypt?
This clear, sparkling gemstone is commonly used in engagement rings.
What is a diamond?
In many cultures, jewelry is worn to symbolize this social ranking.
What is status?
This is a thread, wire, or string used to hold beads or pendants together.
What is stringing material or wire?
Jewelry is often worn during these types of events like weddings or rites of passage.
What are ceremonies or life events?
Indian jewelry is known for using this precious metal in elaborate designs.
What is gold?
The birthstone for July is this red gem.
What is a ruby?
In China, jade represents this spiritual quality.
This tool is used to make precise cuts in metal or wire.
What is wire cutters?
Name one of five key components of jewelry making besides materials.
What is craftmanship, design and symbolism, function and purpose, or cultural context?
Ethiopian jewelry commonly uses these two metals.
What are silver and brass?
This is the process of melting metal and pouring it into a mold.
In India, jewelry is most often worn during this major life event.
What is a wedding?
This technique is used to join two pieces of metal using heat and filler metal.
What is soldering?
This gemstone, popular in China, is associated with purity and protection.
What is Jade?
Pre-Columbian cultures like the Aztecs used this bright blue stone in their jewelry.
What is turquoise?
This protective ornament is often worn around the neck.
What is a pendant?
Aztec and Mayan jewelry often included feathers to reflect this kind of power.
What is ritual or spiritual power?
This small tool helps shape wire into loops or curves for earrings and clasps.
What are round-nose pliers?
This term describes the skill and artistry involved in shaping and assembling jewelry.
What is craftmanship?
Ancient Greek jewelry often featured designs inspired by these mythical stories.
What are mythological motifs?
The term for stringing beads together in a pattern is known as this.
What is beading?
Ethiopian jewelry often reflects these two cultural aspects.
What are tribal identity and religious customs?
This surface is used to protect your work table and provide grip while assembling jewelry.
What is a beading mat or work pad?