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Endowed with a sublime white luster, silver is one of the most widely used metals in the fields of jewelry and decoration.

History of Silver

The discovery of silver dates back to 3000 B.C. in Anatolia. Appreciated for its luster, silver gradually found its use in silversmithing and coin manufacturing during Greco-Roman antiquity. Spain became the production center, which subsequently shifted to Central Europe.

Between the 16th and 19th centuries, Latin America concentrated the bulk of global production. The discovery of new mines in the United States, Asia, and Africa contributed to a redistribution of production centers.

Technological advances in metal extraction during the 20th century increased global silver production, which simultaneously expanded into emerging sectors such as electronics and photography.

Metal Characteristics

Prized for its excellent malleability, silver is never used in its pure state due to its extreme softness. Consequently, it is combined with other metals to make it more solid. The most common alloy is sterling silver, consisting of 92.5% silver and essentially 7.5% copper.

Properties
Chemical symbol: Ag
Atomic number: 47
Hardness: 2.5 on the Mohs scale
Original color: metallic white

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Silver Hallmark

The hallmark is a mark affixed to jewelry to guarantee the metal content, in this case, silver. Only state-accredited companies may affix the guarantee hallmark. For pieces weighing 30 grams or more of silver, the hallmark is applied by the State.

Only state-accredited companies may affix the guarantee hallmark. For pieces weighing 30 grams or more of silver, the hallmark is applied by the State.

999-thousandths silver is used for silver bullion.