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Code · CFR · Title 16 — Commercial Practices · Part 23 — Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries · § 23.26

§ 23.26. Misrepresentation as to varietal name.

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(a)It is unfair or deceptive to mark or describe an industry product with the incorrect varietal name.
(b)The following are examples of markings or descriptions that may be misleading:
(1)Use of the term "yellow emerald" to describe golden beryl or heliodor.
(2)Use of the term "green amethyst" to describe prasiolite. Note to § 23.26: A varietal name is given for a division of gem species or genus based on a color, type of optical phenomenon, or other distinguishing characteristic of appearance.
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