16 C.F.R. PART 23--GUIDES FOR THE JEWELRY, PRECIOUS METALS, AND PEWTER INDUSTRIES
TITLE 16--Commercial Practices
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER B--GUIDES AND TRADE PRACTICE RULES
PART 23--GUIDES FOR THE JEWELRY, PRECIOUS METALS, AND PEWTER INDUSTRIES
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| Misleading illustrations.
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| Misuse of the terms ''hand-made,'' ''hand-polished,'' etc.
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| Misrepresentation as to gold content.
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| Misuse of the word ''vermeil.''
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| Misrepresentation as to silver content.
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| Misuse of the words ''platinum,'' ''iridium,'' ''palladium,'' ''ruthenium,'' ''rhodium,'' and ''osmium.''
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| Misrepresentation as to content of pewter.
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| Additional guidance for the use of quality marks.
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| Misuse of ''corrosion proof,'' ''noncorrosive,'' ''corrosion resistant,'' ''rust proof,'' ''rust resistant,'' etc.
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| Definition and misuse of the word ''diamond.''
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| Misuse of the words ''flawless,'' ''perfect,'' etc.
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| Disclosure of treatments to diamonds
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| Misuse of the term ''blue white.''
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| Misuse of the term ''properly cut,'' etc.
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| Misuse of the words ''brilliant'' and ''full cut.''
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| Misrepresentation of weight and ''total weight.''
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| Definitions of various pearls.
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| Misuse of the word ''pearl.''
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| Misuse of terms such as ''cultured pearl,'' ''seed pearl,'' ''Oriental pearl,'' ''natura,'' ''kultured,'' ''real,'' ''gem,'' ''synthetic,'' and regional designations.
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| Misrepresentation as to cultured pearls.
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| Disclosure of treatments to gemstones.
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| Misuse of the words ''ruby,'' ''sapphire,'' ''emerald,'' ''topaz,'' ''stone,'' ''birthstone,'' ''gemstone,'' etc.
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| Misuse of the words ''real,'' ''genuine,'' ''natural,'' ''precious,'' etc.
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| Misuse of the word ''gem.''
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| Misuse of the words ''flawless,'' ''perfect,'' etc.
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Appendix to Part 23--Exemptions Recognized in the Assay for Quality of Gold Alloy, Gold Filled, Gold Overlay, Rolled Gold Plate, Silver, and Platinum Industry Products
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