What is the origin of the term "sterling silver"?
The term "sterling silver", applied to the silver z 925 thousand, has its origins in England, in the XII century, when King Henry II had need to get to an area of Germany, known as Easterling, refiners of precious metals.
The product of the work of these refiners was as good now being used as currency in 1300, when it came to be known as sterling silver.
What brands must make the pieces of jewellery legally marketed?
To be fully legalized, the pieces of gold traded in Portugal must submit two marks, one applied by the manufacturer, which serves to identify and another, applied for a contrastaria recognized by the Portuguese State, which guarantees the tone of these pieces.
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