OT sorta- question about chain I found

Generally only ends or a clasp are marked for content. The rule is that
whatever the marking, it must be true for the entire piece. So, you cannot
use base metal for a chain and put a 14K or .925 (for sterling) end tag on
it. I suppose unscrupulous manufacturer's could get away with it, but there
are agencies in the US and Europe who test imports on a fairly regular
basis.

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KarenK
Desert Dreamer Designs
http://members.cox.net/desertdreameraz/
Ebay Sto http://www.stores.ebay.com/desertdreamerdesigns
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Thanks, Karen. Now I'm feeling sorry for the person who lost this

Laura

"Karen_AZ" wrote in message
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Generally only ends or a clasp are marked for content. The rule is that
whatever the marking, it must be true for the entire piece. So, you cannot
use base metal for a chain and put a 14K or .925 (for sterling) end tag on
it. I suppose unscrupulous manufacturer's could get away with it, but
there
are agencies in the US and Europe who test imports on a fairly regular
basis.

--
KarenK
Desert Dreamer Designs
http://members.cox.net/desertdreameraz/
Ebay Sto http://www.stores.ebay.com/desertdreamerdesigns
JustBeads: http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=DesertDreamer