[Jewelry making - Article 00107] - Re: [Orchid] Naming gem materials

[tam2819]

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    In a recent and ongoing thread I used Fire Mountain as an example. I
    had communicated with them about their use of Yellow "Jade" 

    I received a direct communication from Tas who did some leg work and
    found two entirely different possibilities, died quartz or
    serpentine. 

    How can there be truth in advertising when a major catalog company
    can advertise two different substances under one name. 

    Cherry Quartz cover was finally blown, but not before many bought it
    thinking they had a natural mineral than a died glass. 

    People will buy what attracts their eye first. The price with
    disclosure will either seal or stop the purchase. That is as it
    should be. 

    I had a rather strong position with a dealer at club shows selling
    coral beads. With pressure from a couple of us they begrudgingly in
    extra fine pen, wrote in glass.  I questioned the show organizers
    for several local clubs as to why this dealer was allowed to
    continue selling at several club shows. The answer was, "they are
    such nice people." In truth they were basically thieves yet
    continued to be foxes in the club show hen houses. 

    I feel very strongly about this issue, it cannot be tolerated simply
    because it is a "Bead" related business. Many designers of fabricated
    pendants, etc. create necklaces and bracelets utilizing chain and
    beads, myself included. We need to purchase materials in full trust
    of what we are buying. A standard needs to be set and met regarding
    fanciful naming of traditional materials. Dyed yellow quartz, and/or
    yellow serpentine will not stop me from purchasing these as long as
    the color meets my needs. 

    Perhaps another category for Orchid could be an "Expose Scams"
    location. There are too many lurking. 

thanks
Terrie

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