ARGENTIUM INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE WITH HERAEUS

Argentium International Ltd, the company behind the revolutionary Argentium silver alloys, has agreed a major licencing agreement with Heraeus, the world-leading precious metals and technology group.  Heraeus, renowned for its innovation and the production of premium quality metals, is a licensed Argentium silver grain manufacturer in India and China - two of the world’s leading jewellery countries.  Michael Warshaw, Chairman of Argentium International commented, “Heraeus is highly respected in our industry and we are very proud to be working with this prestigious company to develop and grow the Argentium silver business”.   Download the full article from our website: http://www.argentiumsilver.com/#!__news-and-events

Dana Shirley - Argentium Featured Member June13

We are delighted to feature Dana Shirley of Laguna Blue.  Please click on the following link to view more of Dana's creations in Argentium silver and to find out about his background and work.  The full interview with Dana will be published in the Summer Issue of The Argentium Guild Newsletter (distributed end of June).

http://www.argentiumguild.com/#!__featured-members-2/featured-members/vstc21=fm-dana-shirley

Ronda Coryell enameling demo

Many thanks to Ronda Coryell for sharing the torch fired enameling on Argentium demonstration.

Argentium at Baselworld 2013

Argentium manufacturer achieves certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council

A press release issued by The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) on 13th March 2013, announced that Argentium silver manufacturer, Legor Group “has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the RJC’s Member Certification system.” Michael Rae, RJC’s Chief Executive Officer stated “RJC warmly congratulates Legor Group S.p.A. on its certification.  The successful verification assessment was conducted by UL, one of the independent third-party auditing firms accredited to the RJC’s Member Certification System.”

Argentium International is delighted that Legor Group has been recognised for its responsible and ethical practices.  As part of Argentium International’s company ethos, we decided that all the silver we use should be from a recycled (refined) source, not from a primary mined source.  Working with our manufacturing partners to achieve this has also given us quality benefits - all silver is traceable back to the primary refiner, therefore giving greater control over its purity and ensuring high quality Argentium silver alloys.  The primary reason for Argentium’s ‘responsible’ decision was related to the principles on which we want to build the Argentium business - that of a sustainable and ethical manufacturing strategy.  Even the germanium (the key component in Argentium silver) is a by-product of another refining process, used for zinc.

New Argentium artwork for 2013

Pick of the Month, March 13 - 'WOW' Collection

This month we are featuring Amy Bubes' WOW Collection.  Crafted in Argentium silver, each piece represents an expression of fluid creativity that embraces sophistication and beauty in equal measures.  Simple, timeless elegance - both sculptural and organic.  To find out more about Amy's collection go to: argentiumguild.com