[Jewelry making - Article 00260] - Re: [Orchid] Hallmarking Two-tone metal

[James Binnion]

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>         Technically this is correct, however I have a friend who
>     exhibits all over the world, has pieces in the Smithsonian
>     permanent collection and a London museum, and he uses a sterling
>     base and does 24kt doublee, or granulates with 18 kt ,or uses 18 kt
>     twisted wire. 

    I have seen Tiffany pieces that are improperly marked, it is not
    uncommon here in the US to see this because the FTC doesn't put much
    effort into enforcement of this. They are more concerned with truly
    fraudulent behavior. The FTC is probably not going to come after you
    if you disclose all the materials on the back of the item. But it is
    not correct or in accordance with the Stamping act and it
    technically illegal. 

Jim Binnion

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