http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Ashley+Shameli Arts and Crafts Ashley Shameli Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=15856&ca=Arts+and+Crafts We are often asked why silver jewellery has hallmarks on it. In the UK the most common hallmark is a 925 stamp. In other countries you may see hallmarks with the words 'silver' or 'quality silver' in capital letters. Although the types of hallmarking used internationally vary, the principle behind t... Arts and Crafts Ashley Shameli Wed, 12 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=14732&ca=Arts+and+Crafts A great deal of silver jewellery available today is called 925 silver. Have you ever wandered why we in the jewellery trade add the number 925 in front of sterling silver? Before you part with your hard-earned money buying jewellery for yourself, or as a gift for someone else, it is worth finding ou... Internet Ashley Shameli Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=5110&ca=Internet The European market is a multi-billion $ sector which you can not afford to ignore. If you are based within Europe, American or Canada you must be aware of the legal restrictions and requirements or face a hefty fine which could close your business. Don’t panic! I am going to make this so simple you... Womens Interest Ashley Shameli Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=12443&ca=Womens+Interest We receive several enquiries each month, generally from existing customers, asking about the origins of the word 'sterling'. I suppose most of these people have had a quick look over our small library of interesting silver jewellery facts but missed our brief article on the topic. To discover the or...