Silver jewellery is made from sterling silver - 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper.
Silver is a very soft metal and 100% pure silver is not suitable for jewellery because it is too soft and would easily bend and go out of shape.
There are very strict legal requirements that must be adhered to when retailing jewellery in the UK.
UK law requires any sterling silver product over 7.78 grams in weight to be hallmarked by one of the four UK independent Assay Offices.
A hallmark is not be to confused with a manufacturers '925' stamp. '925' stamped into a piece of silver jewellery does not guarantee quality or that the product is really sterling silver.
A UK hallmark must also be present by law, otherwise the product can not be legally sold as sterling silver!
Sponsors mark - this is the unique mark assigned to each maker/importer that is registered with the assay office.
Silvertime is registered with Birmingham Assay Office. All our silver jewellery that we import is sent to Birmingham Assay Office for independent testing and hallmarking as required by UK law. Our sponsors mark is 'ST'.
Standard Mark - this mark denotes the standard of metal, eg. 925 for sterling silver, 375 for 9ct gold.
The Anchor symbol is the mark to show the product has been hallmarked at Birmingham Assay Office.
When we send our jewellery to Assay random pieces are cut and scrapped so that the silver can be tested for purity.
All our products are Nickel free and regularly tested. All gems stones used in our jewellery are also randomly tested.
We have been retailing jewellery for over 20 years. We have been trading on the internet since 1999.
Our wealth of experience guarantees that we only select the finest quality jewellery to include in our product range. We work closely with British manufacturers, UK importers and overseas manufacturers.
The only reason our prices are affordable and highly competitive is because we buy in large quantities and our overheads are low due to now being an internet only business. Many of our products are produced by the same manufacturers that supply exclusive high street jewellers.
We really do offer quality and exceptional value for money together with unrivalled service and customer support.
Strong quality solid sterling silver heavy pendant chain. Rounded curb chain ideal for heavier pendants. Massive choice of lengths up to 42 inches.
from £21.50
Solid sterling silver men's curb chain. A good medium weight chain with 6.5mm wide links. Available in large range of lengths from 20 inches (51cm) through to 24 inches (61cm)
from £66.00
Premium quality diamond cut solid sterling silver curb chain with a good depth of 1.9mm and a width of 4.9mm.
from £54.00
6.5mm wide solid sterling silver curb bracelet. Medium width and weight curb bracelet suitable for men and women.
from £33.00
Heavy men's solid sterling silver curb chain, 11.3mm wide curb links. Superb quality finish fitted with a quality durable lobster clasp. 86 grams - 137 grams which is 2.7 to 4.4 troy ounces depending on length chosen.
from £199.00
Silver box chain ideal for use with pendants, premium quality Italian chain with anti tarnish finish, 1.10mm width, available in lengths 14 inches through to 28 inches.
from £4.99
Franco chain is a contemporary square link design. 3mm width franco chain is suitable for men who are looking for a medium weight chain. The chain is finished with square end caps and premium quality shackle clasp.
from £49.00
The Byzantine link is available in a range of different forms from flattened to square. This design has a chunky masculine look with a large trigger clasp. Stunning flawless highly polished finish with weights up to 44 grams.
from £96.00
Quality silver pendant chain. Rounded curb chain (as opposed to diamond cut curb chain) suitable for use with pendants. This is a premium quality solid sterling silver curb chain fitted with a larger than usual clasp measuring 6mm. Finished with a patented anti tarnish finish 1.75mm wide and 1.10mm depth.
from £5.70
Highly polished solid sterling silver heart tag necklace. With heart tag and T-Bar fastening, this is a timeless classic design available in 16 ,18 ,20, 22, 24 and 26 inch lengths - 40cm to 66cm lengths.
from £89.00
Men's 9.2mm solid sterling silver curb bracelet, matching chain available, 7.50 inch (19cm) - 24 grams, 8.50 inch (22cm) - 28 grams, 9.50 inch (24cm) - 32 grams and 9.75 inch (25cm) - 35 grams. This is one of our most popular and best selling silver curb bracelets.
from £60.00
11.3mm width solid sterling silver curb bracelet, fitted with quality lobster clasp. Available in 7.5 inch, 8.5 inch, 9 inch and 9.5 inch lengths weighing up to 45 grams. This is one of our best selling wide curb bracelets since we introduced it in 2011.
from £88.00
Sterling silver box belcher chain, 3.65mm width. We offer this design of chain in three gauges, this one being the smallest gauge. The box belcher design is a masculine and stylish design of chain becoming increasingly popular.
from £66.00
Sparkling sterling silver diamond cut rope chain necklace. Lightweight ladies sparkling 1.80mm diameter necklace. Wear on its own or with a pendant, this versatile necklace is available from 16 inch (41cm) lengths through to 30 inch (76cm) lengths
from £16.00
12mm wide solid sterling silver Miami Cuban curb link bracelet. Stunning highly polished finish with box lock and double safety catch. Available in a choice of lengths to suit small to large wrist sizes. The Miami Cuban link has a smooth domed profile and a deep, thick link.
from £129.00
4.5m wide solid sterling silver unisex rope chain. Rope chain is once again one of the most popular chain designs. This new addition is a solid sterling silver 4.5mm rope chain. Premium quality with a highly polished finish
from £54.00
Men's 8.5mm wide solid sterling silver Miami Cuban link curb bracelet. Box claps with double safety clasp. Miami Cuban is a close link curb style that is very popular
from £79.00
Men's oxidised gunmetal finish solid sterling silver heavy curb chains. Available in choice of lengths from 18" (46cm) to 28" (71cm). Great alternative to shiny silver finish. 9.2mm width weighing up to 100g - over three ounces.
from £174.00
Men's 9mm wide Heavy Byzantine silver bracelet, 8.5 inches weighing 40 grams. This stunning handmade silver bracelet features a superb highly polished finish. This is one of our most popular men's silver bracelets. Matching neck chain also available.
from £115.00
4.9mm width silver curb bracelet, this bracelet is suitable for children as well as adults. Our wide range of sizes will suit most ages from very young children to adults. Always check the recipients wrist size before ordering.
from £24.90