Spring 2012 / Volume CX1 No.2

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

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Q)   Which of the following would be a complaint name or quality stamp for an industry product that is composed of 60% Bronze, 10% Silver, 5% Gold and 25% Copper?

a BRZ/925/583/CO
b B,10%925/5%14K/15%CO
c Bronze   
d Jobonzo 

Q)    Which of the following descriptions would compliantly describe the product in question #1?

a.  Bronze jewelry item alloyed with silver, gold and copper
b.  Bronze with a combination of precious metals
c.   Bronze jewelry with a gentle touch of silver & gold
d.   Majestic Bronze jewelry composed of the finest metals

Q)  When is it compliant to use a percentage to describe the amount of precious metal in a product composed of two precious metals?

a.  When there is a fraction preceding the name of the metal
b.  When one of the precious metals meets the minimum fineness standard
c.   As long as the majority of the metals are precious


True or False:

In order to mark or describe a product “Bronze” it must be at least 50% Bronze.  

A product that is silver plated may be described as “Pure Silver Plated”.   

When describing a silver product, it is not compliant to use the word “Pure” for anything other than a product that contains.92.5% pure silver.    
 
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