"SEC OF FLORENCE" magazine

 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...

 In the world of silver, the difference isn’t just technical — it’s ethical. 🔨 True Stamping: When Metal Speaks Manual stamping is an ancient, precise, and regulated process. A hardened steel punch marks the metal with force and craftsmanship, leaving a permanent, verifiable, and legal imprint . The engraved 925 stamp is required by law Every punch is registered and traceable The mark lasts over time — it doesn’t fade It’s the technical signature that certifies authenticity 👉 It’s like a passport for the object. 👉 Without stamping, silver can’t 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 stamped. Isn’t engraved. Isn’t guaranteed. The cardboard is an unverifiable claim It can be printed by anyone, with no oversight It holds no legal or technical value It’s often used to hide non-noble materials 👉 It’s like saying “I have a degree” without showing the diplom...

 It all began with a workbench. A small one, in a 40-square-metre workshop in the heart of Florence. There, Paolo Ermini learned to shape silver , to respect it, to understand its weight and its voice. It was 1990. And from that bench, SEC OF FLORENCE was born — alongside Massimo Spinelli and Stefano Cherici, whose initials now form the name of a brand recognised across the globe. 🛠️ The First Steps: It Wasn’t About Selling, It Was About Learning There were no automatic machines. Only hands, files, fire, and patience. Each frame was a challenge and a promise : to create something that would last, that would speak, that would be worthy of framing a memory. 💎 The Frame That Tells It All The one you see in the photo isn’t just an object. It’s a manifesto . Solid 925 silver , engraved — not printed ★1174 FI hallmark , tracing back to the maker Diamond-pattern design , elegant and timeless Inner inscription : “SEC OF FLORENCE – SINCE 1990 – ARGENTO MASSICCIO 925” 👉 It’s ...

 It all began with a workbench. A small one, in a 40-square-meter workshop in the heart of Florence. There, Paolo Ermini learned to shape silver , to respect it, to understand its weight and its voice. It was 1990. And from that bench, SEC OF FLORENCE was born — alongside Massimo Spinelli and Stefano Cherici, whose initials now form the name of a brand known across the globe. 🛠️ The First Steps: It Wasn’t About Selling, It Was About Learning There were no automatic machines. Only hands, files, fire, and patience. Each frame was a challenge and a promise : to create something that would last, that would speak, that would be worthy of framing a memory. 💎 The Frame That Tells It All The one you see in the photo isn’t just an object. It’s a manifesto . Solid 925 silver , engraved — not printed ★1174 FI hallmark , tracing back to the maker Diamond-pattern design , elegant and timeless Inner inscription : “SEC OF FLORENCE – SINCE 1990 – ARGENTO MASSICCIO 925” 👉 It’s as if...