2000 CFR Title 14, Volume 1

Title 16--Commercial Practices CHAPTER I--FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION PART 23--GUIDES FOR THE JEWELRY, PRECIOUS METALS, AND PEWTER INDUSTRIES
	23.0	Scope and application.
	23.1	Deception (general).
	23.2	Misleading illustrations.
	23.3	Misuse of the terms ``hand-made,'' ``hand-polished,'' etc.
	23.4	Misrepresentation as to gold content.
	23.5	Misuse of the word ``vermeil.''
	23.6	Misrepresentation as to silver content.
	23.7	Misuse of the words ``platinum,'' ``iridium,'' ``palladium,'' ``ruthenium,'' ``rhodium,'' and ``osmium.''
	23.8	Misrepresentation as to content of pewter.
	23.9	Additional guidance for the use of quality marks.
	23.10	Misuse of ``corrosion proof,'' ``noncorrosive,'' ``corrosion resistant,'' ``rust proof,'' ``rust resistant,'' etc.
	23.11	Definition and misuse of the word ``diamond.''
	23.12	Misuse of the words ``flawless,'' ``perfect,'' etc.
	23.13	Disclosing existence of artificial coloring, infusing, etc.
	23.14	Misuse of the term ``blue white.''
	23.15	Misuse of the term ``properly cut,'' etc.
	23.16	Misuse of the words ``brilliant'' and ``full cut.''
	23.17	Misrepresentation of weight and ``total weight.''
	23.18	Definitions of various pearls.
	23.19	Misuse of the word ``pearl.''
	23.20	Misuse of terms such as ``cultured pearl,'' ``seed pearl,'' ``Oriental pearl,'' ``natura,'' ``kultured,'' ``real,'' ``gem,'' ``synthetic,'' and regional designations.
	23.21	Misrepresentation as to cultured pearls.
	23.22	Deception as to gemstones.
	23.23	Misuse of the words ``ruby,'' ``sapphire,'' ``emerald,'' ``topaz,'' ``stone,'' ``birthstone,'' ``gemstone,'' etc.
	23.24	Misuse of the words ``real,'' ``genuine,'' ``natural,'' ``precious,'' etc.
	23.25	Misuse of the word ``gem.''
	23.26	Misuse of the words ``flawless,'' ``perfect,'' etc.