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From: The Doctor
Date: Sun Oct 03 20:58:18 2004
 
     
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>         I think there is a need for "" being explained. 

    Typically, when a vendor lists a gem material with the nomenclature
    in quotes, i.e., Transvaal "Jade", or Korean "Jade", etc., it means
    that the word enclosed in the quotes is a misnomer, or "trade term."
    They are a misleading stitch in the side of tradespeople and
    consumers alike. This is a world-wide problem and there is little to
    do about it, unfortunately. That is, apart from education. That
    takes care of tradespeople, but doesn't do much for consumers, who
    can't be expected to know our various trades. As I see it, we must
    all educate our customers to the extent they will allow. The rest is
    up to them. 

James in SoFl

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