About Silver

Silver has been used since ancient times in the fabrication of decorative and functional objects because of its working properties and pleasing colour and shine.

Pure silver is too soft for normal use, and so it is combined or alloyed with another metal for strength. Sterling silver, for example, is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Silver objects are stamped with a hallmark, showing that the metal was assayed for its purity; the hallmark identifies the maker as well.

This article has been reproduced with the kind permission of Bishop Museum in Hawaii, USA.

Caring for Silverware

The following information applies to our hallmarked 925 Sterling Silver products.

The surface of our silver products have been manufactured using traditional hand polishing methods, which give the silver its characteristic brilliant finish.

To enjoy your product and prevent tarnishing, clean the product regularly with an impregnated silver polishing cloth.

Never use abrasive polishes.