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Firestain, porosity, contamination, mixed alloys, and misleading marks
Silver problems guide for diagnosing firestain, porosity, contaminated stock, mixed alloys, plated surfaces, and misleading marks before repair or remelting.
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How to Buy Real Sterling Silver Online: US Hallmark and Seller Checks
Buying real sterling silver online in the US means reading the mark and the listing. Here are the checks that separate sterling from plated metal.
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Canadian Silver Hallmarking Rules: What Makers Must Know Before Stamping
Canadian silver hallmarking rules stem from the Precious Metals Marking Act, not UK or US assay law. Here is what makers may stamp and the risk of errors.
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Selling Silver Jewellery in Canada: Quality Mark and Receipt Rules
Selling silver jewellery in Canada regulations require federal quality marks and receipts, plus Competition Bureau and provincial permit rules.
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What Are the US Lead and Nickel Limits for Silver Jewelry?
Lead and nickel limits in silver jewelry in the US sit in three different places: CPSC rules for children, Proposition 65 for California, and ASTM F2999 for adults.
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US Silver Hallmarking Laws: When Can You Legally Call It Sterling?
US silver hallmarking laws rest on the FTC Jewelry Guides, not a federal assay office. Learn what a compliant stamp carries and who enforces it.