[Jewelry making - Article 00101] - Re: [Orchid] Handmade and Hallmarks

[John Donivan]

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>     Has ANYONE ever seen a Fed walking through a craft show or even a
>     trade show, snatching samples to analyze or checking to see if
>     they are properly marked/hallmarked? 

    YES!!! Not a trade show, but a chain dealer who was essentially a
    crook - making 9 and 10 karat chains and stamping them (after
    plating) 18kt. Put them out of business, thankfully.... 

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