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Amazonite
A blue green variety of the mineral Microcline, named after the Amazon River
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Alloy
What is a combination of more than one metal to bring about certain characteristics, e.g. to increase hardness or malleability and change color?
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A-line
What is a garment which has been cut in a pattern similar to the capital letter “A” small at the top and flaring outward.
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Cotton
What is a natural fiber from the cotton plant, preferred for its durability, and ease in care.
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Clog
What is a type of shoe, usually casual and comfortable with an open heel style having a thick, typically wooden sole
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Diamond
What is the hardest mineral on earth?
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Sterling Silver
What is a highly reflective precious metal composed of 925 parts of pure silver and 75 parts alloy, usually copper.
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Dolman Sleeves
What is a sleeve that is part of the front and back of the blouse and not a separate piece of fabric inset into the garment.
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Suede
What is a leather that has been sanded or roughed to produce a surface with a soft nap.
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Mary Jane
What is a type of women’s shoe characterized by a strap across the instep.
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Turquoise
What is the birthstone of December?
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Vermeil
What is a combination of precious metals. The inside core is pure sterling silver. The outer coating is of solid, finely crafted 14kt gold.
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Empire Waist
What is a term describing a seam under the bust of a garment used to create a specific style.
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Tencel
What is the trademark name for Lyocel fabric, it is a natural fiber, 100% biodegradable
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Espadrille
What is a casual shoe, usually with a fabric upper and a flat sole made of flexible woven material, such as jute or rope. The name, which is French, comes from a Latin term, meaning a tough, wiry grass used for making cording and rope.
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Rose Quartz
What is pink or peach colored quartz?
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White Gold
What is an alloy of gold and 10% – 20% nickel, plus zinc, copper and often platinum?
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Faux
What is a term meaning not real, a synthetic used to simulate a fabric or texture.
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Chiffon
What is a plain woven lightweight, extremely sheer fabric with a airy appearance and soft hand. Originally made in silk, it’s now made in polyester and other synthetic fibers.
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Footbed
What is the name of the insole of the shoe where the foot rests
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Red Jasper
What is a fine-grained opaque variety of chalcedony quartz that can be polished to an exceptional luster?
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Rose Gold
What is an alloy of gold and copper that produces a rose colored hue.
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Pleats
What is a fold added deliberately to a fabric by pressing or stitching as a design element or as a fit feature.
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Rayon
What is a generic term for a manufactured fabric made from fibers derived from trees, cotton and woody plants; it has shiny appearance, silky feel, and it dries and drapes well.
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Huarache
What is a type of woven sandal-like casual shoe without a counter which is the piece of leather or other stiffening material inserted between the outside and the lining of the upper at the back part of the shoe. The style originated in Mexico.
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