[Jewelry making - Article 00970] - Re: [Orchid] Yellow Turquoise

[The Doctor]

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>         and (as far as I can tell and I count on you guys to correct me
>     if I'm wrong) there's NEVER been a "genuine Honey Topaz". There is
>     an "Imperial Topaz" 

    Yes, exactly. 

>         So I guess it's important to me that I NEVER, even
>     inadvertently, sell a customer something that it isn't.  I don't
>     want to get into the disappointment business. 

    ZS, I admire your attitude about this subject, and I'm certain
    you'll acquire all the knowledge you need. You've done quite well so
    far. Learn as you go, and stick to what you know. Expand your
    choices and offerings as you expand your knowledge. With this
    attitude, you are well trusted and admired. 

>         PS - BTW, this same hometown jeweler also made pretty durn
>     good money selling my mother an assortment of "smoky topaz" items
>     for major bucks (at least back then) when it was really just
>     another kind of quartz. 

    Yep, "smoky topaz" is actually smoky quartz, and very much a similar
    misnomer as "honey topaz." You'll come across plenty more as you go.
    In fact, topaz vs. quartz was discussed here very recently. that
    thread began here:

    http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive/200501/msg00561.htm 

All the best,
James in SoFl

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