How your sterling flatware is made:

A Brief Overview

Your sterling silver is crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Below is an outline of the several stages of production that result in the fine sterling flatware you hold in your hand.

I. Blanking
A piece of silver is cut ("blanked") according to the approximate length and width of the intended pattern and finished product (such as a spoon for example).

II. & III. Grade Rolls
In the case of the spoon, the "breakdown cross roll" stretches the silver widthwise into the required bowl size. The "breakdown grade roll" stretches the entire piece by 50%. The "finish grade roll" finally stretches the piece by 100%.

IV. Cut Out
Sterling goes through a "cutout" process to remove excess material and prepare it for the striking stage.

V. Striking Die
The sterling goes through several striking dies in a hammer press, firmly imprinting the pattern's details into the piece.

VI. Trim & Finishing
Excess silver is trimmed off the piece of flatware, much like trimming dough from the top of a pie prior to baking. The piece of sterling then goes through the sand buff, polishing, inspection, and weighing processes to ensure that the new flatware meets our exacting standards.