History & Heritage

Potosí: The Silver Mountain that Changed the World

Discover the fascinating history of Potosí, the Bolivian mountain that produced half of the world's silver in the 16th century. How this city shaped the global economy and the history of sterling s...

19th Century: The Industrial Revolution and the Standardization of Sterling Silver

Explore the 19th century: Industrial Revolution, birth of official hallmarks (Minerva, Sterling), major houses (Tiffany, Christofle), Victorian era, and the democratization of 925 silver.

The Colonial Era: New World Silver and Cultural Influences

Explore the colonial silver era: fabulous American mines, fusion of European, Native American, Eastern, and Berber traditions. Democratization and cultural diversity.

925 Sterling Silver: From Ancient Egypt to Minimalist Design

A journey through the history of 925 silver jewelry: from the sacred adornments of ancient Egypt to the minimalist lines of today, between techniques, finishes and precious stones.