Pure silver, like pure gold, is 99.99 silver. Like gold too, it is too soft in itself to be worked unless it is alloyed with another metal, usually copper.

The term "sterling" goes back to England's King John in the fourteenth century, who imported Germans to refine silver to a certain standard for use as coins The Germans came from the east and were called "Easterlings." As a result, the money came to be called easterling, which was later shortened to esterling, and then finally to sterling. In fact, King John ordered that all silver had to be of "esterling" composition, thus establishing the term sterling as a standard for silver, which eventually found popular acceptance all over the world.

In a minor surprise, the Thames and Hudson Illustrated Dictionary of Jewellery reports that while in Great Britain, sterling silver has a fineness of .925 parts silver and .075 parts copper, in the USA it is .921 parts silver.

Sterling Silver jewellery indeed satisfies an undiminished and vital need which consists of the impulse to adorn the feminine form with affordable, yet beautiful ornaments. Its affordability is one factor that new designs can continuously enrich your jewellery collection.

Mexican Silver Jewellery, designs handed down from the mysterious and ancient Mayans, these articles of jewellery contain many hidden treasures. Skilled artisans still working in their home workshops diligently handcraft each piece. Woven through their designs are the old traditions, mystery, wisdom and folklore, which can bring mystical qualities to the wearer.

Each single item has been crafted to bring the greatest of pleasure to the fortunate wearer. Full of ancient wisdom, silver brings the insight of the gods and the stars into the earth. Knowledge only known to the Mayans and subsequently to the Aztec kings has been interwoven into each piece of silver jewellery. Be proud to wear this jewellery with the silent knowledge and thankfulness for the ancient and mysterious forces surrounding you.

Bring the surreal forces of the moon into your space and with time quietly experience the calming qualities and reflective shine of silver. One of the god’s pure metals and in many ways still misunderstood.