India is moving closer to the introduction of mandatory silver hallmarking as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) evaluates the infrastructure, testing capacity, and regulatory framework required to support a nationwide rollout. The initiative is expected to strengthen consumer confidence, improve product traceability, and bring greater standardisation to the country’s silver market. According to industry […]

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Italian precious metals refiner Italpreziosi S.p.A. has officially been added to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery List for silver, with the approval taking effect from May 20, 2026. The inclusion marks an important milestone for the Arezzo-based refinery, further strengthening its position within the international bullion and precious metals market. LBMA Approval […]

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Often described as the “Cinderella” of precious metals, silver has a habit of arriving late to the party, stealing the spotlight briefly—and then vanishing just as quickly. Its latest price action has followed that script almost perfectly. After surging to a record high of $121.6 per ounce on January 29, silver suffered a dramatic reversal, […]

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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is witnessing a robust early response to the newly mandated Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) system for silver. Since the rule came into force on 1 September 2025, more than 17 lakh silver articles have been hallmarked with HUID within the first quarter of implementation. A majority of these items—close […]

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Academy Award-winning actress and 2025 Emmys presenter Catherine Zeta-Jones (Netflix’s Wednesday) accessorized her glamorous Emmys look with high jewelry from Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry. The Welsh actress wore a suite of diamond pieces (earrings and two rings) from the Silicon Valley-based high jewelry house, long renowned for its original creations featuring some of the world’s […]

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Starting 1 September 2025, silver jewellery and articles in India can be hallmarked with a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) code on a voluntary basis, as announced by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. With this rollout, buyers will now have the ability to verify the authenticity of their silver purchases through the […]

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India has cemented its position as a global leader in silver jewellery production and industrial silver consumption, according to the newly released World Silver Survey 2025 by the Silver Institute. The report points to record-breaking industrial silver demand in 2024, driven by green technologies and the rapid expansion of AI-related industries. Total global industrial silver […]

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With silver jewellery rapidly gaining popularity across India, consumers are urging for the implementation of mandatory hallmarking to ensure quality and authenticity. This demand follows the successful introduction of mandatory gold hallmarking by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). “Currently, hallmarking of silver jewellery is voluntary,” said Pralhad Joshi, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and […]

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Choksi Heraeus Pvt. Ltd. (CHPL), a leading silver refinery based in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, has been added to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery List for silver, effective from 14th November. To secure this coveted status, CHPL underwent rigorous testing procedures conducted by independent referees. The refinery’s silver bars were meticulously examined and […]

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In the ever-evolving landscape of fashion and jewelry trends, silver has emerged as a shining star, captivating the hearts of consumers and dominating the current style scene, especially this year, both on and off the runway. The popularity of silver jewelry is multifaceted, driven by a combination of factors that resonate with modern sensibilities. Affordability […]

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