"SEC OF FLORENCE" magazine

  📸 Not all frames reflect truth. Only stamped ones speak it. 👉 www.secofflorence.com ⚠️ The (Legal) Art of Deception in the Silver World If you thought all silver was created equal… think again. Some craft it. Others imitate it. From PVD 999 coatings to frames with fake certification cards, the market is flooded with products that look like silver but are worth far less. ❌ What Is PVD 999 and Why It’s Not Real Silver “PVD” stands for Physical Vapor Deposition . Sounds high-tech? Sadly, it’s mostly smoke and mirrors. Here’s what really happens: A microscopic layer of pure silver (999) is deposited on a random metal frame The actual silver content is less than 1 gram The result? A shiny object with zero real value 📌 Often sold as a “silver frame”… but it’s just a glossy disguise. 💬 Ever bought something that looked like silver but wasn’t? Drop your story below. #ExposeFakeFrames #OnlyRealSilver 🧾 The Trap of “925” Cards Ever seen “SILVER 925” printed on a card insid...

 In the world of silver, the difference isn’t just technical — it’s ethical. 🔨 Genuine Hallmarking: When Metal Speaks Manual hallmarking is an ancient, precise, and legally regulated process. A hardened steel punch marks the metal with force and craftsmanship, leaving a permanent, verifiable, and lawful imprint . The engraved 925 hallmark is required by law Every punch is registered and traceable The mark endures over time — it doesn’t fade It’s the technical signature that certifies authenticity 👉 It’s like a passport for the object. 👉 Without hallmarking, silver cannot travel in truth. 🧻 Printed Cardboard: The Polished Lie Many manufacturers insert a cardboard slip inside the frame that reads: “Silver 925” But the metal… isn’t engraved. Isn’t hallmarked. Isn’t guaranteed. The cardboard is an unverifiable statement It can be printed by anyone, without oversight It holds no legal or technical value It’s often used to disguise non-noble materials 👉 It’s like claiming a de...