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Bullion World | Volume 4 | Issue 7 | July 2024

Do you sell cadmium-free silver jewellery? What is the purity level of silver jewellery sold?
• A mixed response was observed, with some retailers • 55.6% of silver jewellery sold is below 92.5 purity.
selling cadmium-free silver jewellery and others not. • 44.4% is 92.5 silver.

Graph: Purity Levels of Silver Jewellery Sold

What are the fastest-moving silver items?
Graph: Sale of Cadmium-Free Silver Jewellery • Necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets are the
fastest-moving silver items.
Hallmarking Awareness
Do you sell hallmarked silver jewellery?
• 81.5% of retailers sell hallmarked silver jewellery.
• 18.5% do not sell hallmarked silver jewellery.

Graph: Fast-Moving Silver Jewellery Items

Where do you source silver jewellery?
• 44.4% of retailers source their silver jewellery from
other sources.
• 37% buy from bullion dealers.
• 11.1% purchase from nominated banks.
Graph: Retailers selling hallmarked silver jewellery • 7.4% source from IIBX.

Are consumers aware of cadmium free hallmarked
jewellery?
• 48.1% of consumers are aware of cadmium-free
hallmarked jewellery.
• 25.9% are not aware.
• 25.9% might or might not be aware.

Graph: Sourcing Channels for Retailers

Conclusion:
The survey has provided valuable insights into the silver
jewellery market. It has highlighted the significant role
of hallmarking, the varying awareness levels of trade
agreements, and the predominant purchasing patterns
among manufacturers and retailers. The data also
underscores the importance of purity levels and the
popularity of specific silver jewellery items. This report
can serve as a foundation for further research and
Graph: Awareness of Cadmium-Free Hallmarked Jewellery strategic planning in the silver jewellery industry.
among Consumers

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