Silver Source Studio

Sterling Silver

Practical, experience-informed guides for making better jewelry sourcing decisions.

What the 925 fineness means and what sellers should verify when sourcing.

Compare through-body sterling alloy with a silver surface layer over another metal.

Compare material positioning, care, sourcing and merchandising considerations.

Compare two common jewelry materials through product positioning and manufacturing needs.

Compare two diamond-alternative stones from a sourcing and merchandising perspective.

Understand plating specifications, base metals, finish expectations and the questions to ask suppliers.

What rhodium plating is and why specification and care expectations matter.