Studies in Europe and the United States have shown that so-called “sterling silver” manufactured in China and India (and probably elsewhere) in most cases contains toxic metals like cadmium, lead, and nickel, that have been mixed into the silver in order to save money. In some cases investigators have found up to 44% of cadmium content in silver jewelry from India.

This silver from India and China may be cheap, but it puts the health of your customers at risk.

Also: The famous 925 stamp on the sterling silver jewelry is of no use at all. These stamps are put on the jewelry by the producer itself. There are no governmental or independent entities supervising or controlling the use of this stamp. In most countries, there are not even regulations concerning the contents of toxic metals in jewelry.

If you want to learn more about how to avoid toxic and fake silver: 

Gemrock Peru has joined the ranks with a new jewelry company. We now produce our own sterling silver. Apart from real sterling silver (92.5 % silver and 7.5% copper, no matter if stamped or not), we can also offer you our Moonlight Sterling silver.

It is an enhanced tarnish-resistant sterling silver that received an additional bath in pure silver to improve its shine, and it is guaranteed free of toxic substances.