"Sterling silver" is a frequently misused term, especially on eBay. Some have the impression that any silver may be termed "sterling" however the word sterling applies only to an item which has a guranteed...
PLEASE VOTE ON THIS AND MY OTHER GUIDES ON EBAY NOW, IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO HELP FELLOW EBAYER'S FROM BUYING THESE FAKE SILVER ITEMS!Recently there has been an upsurge and flooding of the Judaica markets on...
Also see my guide on FAKE SILVER YAD POINTERS. Recently there has been an upsurge and flooding of the Judaica markets on Ebay and Judaica shops all over Europe of certain types of silver Besamim holders. A...
HENRYK WINOGRAD, was one of the world's greatest 20th Century masters of traditional silversmithing techniques (he recently passed away in his 90s) and was the leading practitioner in America of the historic...
This as some of the other silver judaica are fake based upon the reasons I have already mentioned in my other guides on Fake Judaica. First, what is a circumcision guard? Without getting into graphic details,...
There are tons of counterfeit silver Judaica items offered. Don't be fooled! How do you know if it's a fake?The items are usually claimed to be Russian and from the 1800s. Think about it: how many of these...
Judaica Kiddush Cups and Ceremonial Goblets Buying Guide Before each main meal on Shabbats and festivals, and at various special ceremonies such as weddings and circumcisions. A blessing is recited over a...
Introduction As both a buyer and seller of sterling silver, I am most appalled when Sellers list items as sterling when they are not. There is an enormous difference between silver-plated and sterling silver...
Ever walk into an antique shop or through a flea market and wonder why so many small boxes? Ever say to yourself those are really neat and I wonder what they are? Well, boxes have always had their charm and...