Have you ever wondered about the letters, numbers or pictures on the back of Mexican Sterling Silver Jewelry? These marks are referred to as hallmarks or trademarks. They can help you identify where the piece...
"Hecho en Mexico" (Made in Mexico) sterling silver jewelry is varied, innovative and very wearable. Mexico has a long history of beautiful and inventive jewelry designs in sterling silver. All types of...
This guide to help buyers aquire authentic Mexican Silver pieces by the famous Silversmiths of Taxco from the 30's thru the 50's. I look every day for pieces made the famous 1930's and 40's Mexican...
The Vintage Factor - caring for your Sterling Silver treasures.Having collected, designed and manufactured jewelry for over 30 years, I decided it was time to share some of the goodies I amassed on eBay and...
I have had several questions on Silver content in Jewelry so I thought I might offer some of the information I have come across. Silver content in jewelry is usually marked by a stamp depecting the amount of...
I HAVE BEEN FINDING MORE AND MORE JEWELRY IN COMMON THAT HAS BEEN INSPIRED BY ORIGINAL ARTISTS, BUT THEY HAVE THE WRONG CLASPS, AND METALS. ONCE AGAIN, I MENTION FOR THE BEST WAY TO DECIDE IF A PIECE OF...
Here's a Late Word Edit, as of August, 2008. WHAT HAPPENED TO GOODWILL HUNTING?????During my last 5 trips to various Goodwill Thrift Stores in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, I discovered the shelves...
Before 1979: The Eagle System Was Used To Identify The Silversmith,The Location The Item Was Made And The Purity Of The Silver."Eagle Marks" #1= Mexico City, William Spratling, Anita (Hector Gomez), Santos,...
STERLING SILVER JEWELRY CARE This guide is divided into the following four areas:• Sterling Silver Information • Storing Sterling Silver Jewelry • Cleaning of Sterling Silver Jewelry • How to polish if tarnish...
Alpaca is a mixture of Zinc and nickel or copper.It has no silver content. I have seen many auctions that say "alpaca silver" or even "alpaca sterling" This is a misnomer. For some sellers it's an honest...