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Guilding the Stone - March
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In this quiz, created in memory of team-mate SocalMiguel, the Quiz Makers Guild has identified the AGS-certified birthstone for March as both the Aquamarine and the Bloodstone. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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stedman
Mar 06 09
1077 plays
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Guilding the Stone - April
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The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches April - the diamond, according to the American Gem Society. Unlike some stones, diamonds are referenced across many areas. Enough, in fact, for a question in each of the 20 Funtrivia categories!
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Tough
20 Q
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stedman
Apr 03 09
1107 plays
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Guilding the Stone: September
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The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches September; according to the American Gem Society, the sapphire. As it's my wife's birthstone, I thought I'd delve into the history of the gem that takes so much of my hard-earned cash.
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Tough
10 Q
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Snowman
Aug 29 09
552 plays
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Australia's National Gemstone - The Opal
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Opals are gemstones that can change colour just by tilting them at different angles. Find out more about these beautiful rocks.
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10 Q
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exit10
Jan 11 09
1344 plays
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Guilding the Stone - February
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In this quiz, Quiz Makers Guild members Bruyere and Stedman have identified the AGS-certified birthstone for February as Amethyst. This gemstone and its name have given rise to many items of trivia over the years. Enjoy!
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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stedman
Mar 18 09
738 plays
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Guilding the Stone: July
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The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches July; according to the American Gem Society the ruby, whose red fire reflects the heat of summer. This quiz concerns real and fictional rubies, as well as a few human ones. Enjoy!
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Difficult
10 Q
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jouen58
Jul 01 09
633 plays
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The Hope Diamond
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Don't forget your jeweler's loupe for examining the history of the world's most famous diamond.
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Tough
10 Q
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DR.NO
Aug 30 08
1254 plays
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Guilding the Stone - June
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The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches June - the pearl, according to the American Gem Society. This quiz explores some of the cultural associations of the pearl.
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Difficult
10 Q
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TabbyTom
May 23 09
573 plays
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The Hot Rock
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Diamonds. People lust after them, die for them, steal them. Women (and some men) love to wear them. Here are some famous ones.
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Tough
10 Q
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Christinap
Sep 24 12
321 plays
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Guilding the Stone: October
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The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches October; according to the American Gem Society, the opal.
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Tough
10 Q
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Snowman
Oct 29 09
504 plays
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Perfectly Pretty Precious Pearl
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Throughout history pearls have been used to adorn, they have been used to show rank and wealth. Pearls are more than a pretty bauble, as I hope my quiz will show.
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Average
10 Q
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red_stone
Nov 12 07
1635 plays
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Peridotrivia
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As a member of the Quiz Makers Guild, I opted to write the birthstone quiz for August. The modern birthstone for August is the peridot (although I prefer the older choice of birthstone, the sardonyx), so here's my gem of a quiz - or quiz of a gem.
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Tough
10 Q
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Cymruambyth
Aug 06 09
471 plays
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Aquamarine, Treasure of the Sea
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Aquamarine emotes a sense of peace and tranquility that often is associated with the sea.
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Tough
10 Q
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red_stone
Aug 25 07
1185 plays
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Carbon Glitter
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This carbon stone sparkles and glitters, here is my quiz on diamonds.
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Average
10 Q
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red_stone
Oct 07 07
2355 plays
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Gemstones
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Most of us are familiar with rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. This will be a short quiz on some lesser known gemstones. You may be inspired to make some additions to your jewelry collection!
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Oct 06 09
3009 plays
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The Royal Purple Quartz
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The amethyst ranges from a royal purple to a pale lilac, and every shade in between. This gemstone, the purple quartz is now available to everyone, it is not just the gem of royalty.
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Tough
10 Q
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red_stone
Aug 17 07
891 plays
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The Hardest Thing in the World
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Diamonds are known as the hardest naturally occurring substance on the earth. The term GIA that may be found in some questions refers to the Gemological Institute of America, which is considered to be the world's foremost authority on the grading of gems
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Difficult
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Aug 29 11
534 plays
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Obscure Gemstones II
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There are many gemstones in the world. This is my second quiz on some of the more obscure gems, or some of the more obscure facts about more well-known gems.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Aug 20 10
1452 plays
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Birthstone and Flower Quiz
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This quiz can be pretty simple if you have the correct references! Good Luck!
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Average
20 Q
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hcinfantry
Oct 10 00
9612 plays
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Gemstones
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The world of precious gemstones.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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lothruin
Jul 06 01
5898 plays
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Guilding the Stones: November
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The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches November; according to the American Gem Society, the citrine.
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Tough
10 Q
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Quiz_Beagle
Nov 18 09
423 plays
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The Healing Powers of Gems and Stones
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Break out your Medicine Bags! This is a quiz for those who have studied the healing powers that our Mother Earth has bestowed on her many mysterious minerals.
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Tough
10 Q
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Leah457
Feb 27 04
1050 plays
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Emerald Green
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I have a fondness for emeralds since it was my mom's birthstone. The following questions are all about emeralds.
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Difficult
10 Q
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red_stone
Oct 14 07
1116 plays
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Agate and her Sisters
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Quartz is all around us, a part of many common rocks. Its crystals can form gorgeous gems, or can swirl, layer, and dance in a thousand colors...
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Tough
15 Q
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ragiel
Sep 16 03
870 plays
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Guilding the Stone - May
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The Quiz Makers Guild monthly birthstones series reaches May - the emerald, according to the American Gem Society. This quiz features facts about the gemstone, and related imagery.
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Difficult
15 Q
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darksplash
May 02 09
489 plays
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A Rainbow of Garnets
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It is a common misconception that garnets are simply a red gemstone. They are that, but they are much more, they come in a variety of shapes and colours.
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Tough
10 Q
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red_stone
Jul 31 07
939 plays
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Out Of the Forest Primeval: Amber
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People have been intrigued for millenia by this mysterious and precious material. This quiz provides only a sample of amber lore! (In memoriam LAC 1923-1999.)
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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ragiel
Sep 17 03
1113 plays
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Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend
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Here's your chance to sparkle and shine. Diamonds symbolize love and go with everything! Good Luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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suzbird
Aug 23 08
1182 plays
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Gemstones
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An assortment of questions all about gemstones. Good Luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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LMN
Jun 28 02
4755 plays
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General Pearl Knowledge
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In ancient and medieval times, only royalty were allowed to own pearls. Non-royalty caught possessing pearls were often put to death. It's not a crime to not know much about pearls, so educate yourself with this quiz.
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Tough
10 Q
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naugros
Jul 09 08
666 plays
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