All AuraStella jewelry is made of 92.5% fine Sterling Silver. Many of the pieces are embellished with semiprecious stones. 92.5% is the highest grade silver available. This jewelry has international flair, for it’s exclusively designed by AuraStella and handcrafted by international artisans and silversmiths worldwide. This guide will help you identify quality in silver jewelry and accessories. Most high quality silver items are stamped with a quality mark. This mark designates the precious metal content of the jewelry, and under federal law, items sold as Sterling Silver must be stamped with this mark. This mark signifies that what you are purchasing is truly fine grade silver. Along with the 92.5% quality silver, AuraStella prides itself on the artisanship of its product. A strong dedication for innovation and an ongoing drive for excellence is AuraStella’s hallmark
The Manufacturing Process
All AuraStella jewelry is exclusively designed by AuraStella in conjunction with world wide designers and manufactured to the highest standards. Each piece is unique, handcrafted and manufactured in .925 Sterling Silver and perhaps accented with 14 karat gold, and/or semiprecious gemstones. 99.9% pure silver is too soft for producing large functional objects. In Sterling, the silver is combined or, “alloyed” with copper to give it strength. All semiprecious gemstones are placed in their settings by hand and soldered. AuraStella jewelry is handcrafted by international artisans and silversmiths.
The History of Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver has been used for centuries for jewelry and household accessories because of its combination of beauty and durability. The word “Sterling” first came from convergent sources back in the thirteenth century. In France, it meant little star, and in England it meant strong, firm and immovable. The combination of the two meanings is perfect for Sterling. It represents a glistening, sturdy product.
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