[Jewelry making - Article 00073] - Re: [Orchid] Converting yellow gold to white

[Michael R. Mathews Sr.]

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    Hello Jack: 

>         The legal status of selling rhodium plated yellow gold as
>     'white gold' is unclear, at least in some countries, however the
>     practice is unethical and was declared to be 'an unfair trade
>     practice' by the International Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) a
>     few years ago (unless, of course, the customer is aware of the true
>     nature of the object. 

    I wonder if this "Unfair Trade Practice" also applies (or should
    apply) to the Rhodium plated "off colored 18K white gold" that so
    many manufacturers are using now in some very high end jewelry lines.
    The "yellowish white" that looks very yellow as the rhodium wears
    away on the shank and prong tips. The 18K white that is not a stand
    alone white that could be marketed for its color and must be plated.
    If you or anyone out there knows if it is or thinks that it is,
    unethical or even irresponsible to sell this kind of "low to no"
    longevity type jewelry let me know. 

Michael R. Mathews Sr.   Victoria,Texas  USA    JACMBJ



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