Rules
Silver guide: US hallmarking and FTC silver stamping rules
This silver guide explains US hallmarking, the FTC Jewelry Guides and what stamp must appear on sterling, fine silver, silver plate and imported silver.
Topic
sterling silver
Reviews
Where US silver craft shops buy sheet, wire and grain
For silver craft work in the US, buy sheet and wire from mill suppliers like Rio Grande, Stuller and Indian Jewelers Supply, and grain from refiners.
Guides
Sterling Silver Hallmarks and Craft: How to Tell Sterling From Silver Plate
Silver hallmarks and craft: what a sterling stamp legally means, how cast pieces are finished, and how to spot plating under a decorative surface.