[Jewelry making - Article 00333] - Re: [Orchid] Rhodium plating platinum?

[Greg DeMark]

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Michael,

    I am not a fan of white gold but I must add my thoughts on why this
    is an important metal. 

    First off I must respond to your comment concerning nickel white
    gold being against the law in Europe. My understanding is that it is
    against the law because of health concerns and not because you are
    cheating someone. 

    White gold using an alloy of nickel  and palladium was created in
    Germany and first patented in the United States in 1915.  There was
    a very good reason for this metal at that time and there still is
    today as long as you disclose all facts to the customer.  There are
    many people in the world that would love to own a Rolls Royce but
    drive a VW for this very reason. Not everyone can afford a piece of
    Platinum jewelry. For these people maybe only white gold will work. 

    If we offer choices to people and Disclose - Disclose - Disclose the
    facts, I believe they are capable of making intelligent decisions. 

Greg DeMark
email: greg AT demarkjewelry.com
Website: www.demarkjewelry.com

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