16 CFR Part 23
29 sections.
- § 23.0Scope and application
- § 23.1Deception (general)
- § 23.2Misuse of the terms “handmade,” “hand-polished,” etc
- § 23.3Misrepresentation as to gold content
- § 23.4Misuse of the word “vermeil.”
- § 23.5Misrepresentation as to silver content
- § 23.6Misuse of the words “platinum,” “iridium,” “palladium,” “ruthenium,” “rhodium,” and “osmium.”
- § 23.7Disclosure of surface-layer application of rhodium
- § 23.8Misrepresentation as to products containing more than one precious metal
- § 23.9Misrepresentation as to content of pewter
- § 23.10Additional guidance for the use of quality marks
- § 23.11Misuse of “corrosion proof,” “noncorrosive,” “corrosion resistant,” “rust proof,” “rust resistant,” etc
- § 23.12Definition and misuse of the word “diamond.”
- § 23.13Misuse of the words “flawless,” “perfect,” etc
- § 23.14Disclosure of treatments to diamonds
- § 23.15Misuse of the term “blue white.”
- § 23.16Misuse of the term “properly cut,” etc
- § 23.17Misuse of the words “brilliant” and “full cut.”
- § 23.18Misrepresentation of weight and “total weight.”
- § 23.19Definitions of various pearls
- § 23.20Misuse of the word “pearl.”
- § 23.21Misuse of terms such as “cultured pearl,” “seed pearl,” “Oriental pearl,” “natura,” “kultured,” “real,” “synthetic,” and regional designations
- § 23.22Misrepresentation as to cultured pearls
- § 23.23Disclosure of treatments to pearls and cultured pearls
- § 23.24Disclosure of treatments to gemstones
- § 23.25Misuse of the words “ruby,” “sapphire,” “emerald,” “topaz,” “stone,” “birthstone,” “gem,” “gemstone,” etc
- § 23.26Misrepresentation as to varietal name
- § 23.27Misuse of the words “real,” “genuine,” “natural,” “precious,” etc
- § 23.28Misuse of the words “flawless,” “perfect,” etc
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.