[Jewelry making - Article 00540] - Re: [Orchid] Under karated caster

[Stephen Walker]

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[UK Perspective]

    I am sure this thread is one of those that has the UK Orchidian's
    scratching their heads. Over there ALL precious metals must go to an
    official Assay Office to be marked. You can only mark very small
    pieces yourself. 

    I sell some Scottish and Irish jewelry in my shop and have become
    friends with a few goldsmiths who have to work with  the Assay system
    regulating hallmarks. What a nuisance it must be! But the problem
    that June has just doesn't happen over there, the caster wouldn't dare
    try to cheat because everything is subject to third party spot
    checking for metal quality. 

Stephen Walker

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