Blog / Buyer's notes
Guides for people who check the stamp
Buyer's guides and workshop notes on sterling silver — written for the people who sign purchase orders and answer to customs.
September 27, 2026
Importing Silver Jewelry: Nickel, Lead and CITES Rules That Can Seize Your Shipment
EU REACH nickel release limits, US CPSIA lead rules, and why giant clam and coral can never be in your order — the compliance basics for importing silver jewelry.
September 22, 2026
How to Tell Real S925 Sterling Silver from Silver-Plated Brass
Hallmarks, magnet tests, density checks and the paperwork that actually proves sterling — a buyer's guide to verifying S925 before you pay for a wholesale lot.