[Jewelry making - Article 00831] - Re: [Orchid] Yellow Turquoise

[Greg DeMark]

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Beverly,

    There are laws that protect buyers from blatant misrepresentation. 

    It is against the law to sell a gemstone with a misleading name (
    example: Topaz Quartz ) Since Topaz and Quartz are two separate
    Gemstones the term Topaz is being used to enhance the gemstone
    Citrine Quartz actually being offered and make it seem more
    valuable. 

    There are many gemstones on the market that are offered with
    misleading names and you should make a point to avoid all dealers
    that make a practice of selling this way. 

    First you should educate yourself about the products you are selling
    ( become a Gemologist ).  There is no excuse in the eye of the law
    for ignorance if you should pass on a misidentified gemstone to a
    client. 

    Second you should confront the dealer that is selling gemstones with
    misleading terms to make sure they understand that they are doing a
    injustice to themselves and their clients. 

    Third you should contact the FTC as well as some of the trade groups
    such as AGTA to alert them of the problem. 

Good Luck
Greg DeMark
Longmont, Colorado
email: greg AT demarkjewelry.com
Website: www.demarkjewelry.com
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