To become SCS certified for fine gold, fine silver, sterling silver, and platinum, we had to provide chain of custody information that demonstrated that we would be able to continually uphold the rigorous standards of the RMS Framework.

Reviewing the RMS Framework document is the first step toward gaining certification. The next step is filling out the application.

SCS certification is an achievement that is important to us and to the industry as a whole. This series takes a look at the steps involved in gaining SCS certification and breaks them down in layman’s terms.

As the jewelry industry and its consumers learn more about the negative aspects of the mining, transportation, and manufacturing of gemstones and precious metals, all parties involved have recognized the need for change.

In addition to addressing environmental and humanitarian concerns, David H. Fell & Co. also has an interest in keeping illegal metals out of our supply chain. One needs to look no further than current events to understand why this is so important.

We believe in the importance of using recycled metals, of being judicious in our use of a nonrenewable resource, but we also recognize that there are good arguments on both sides, and that what is best for the environment, and for each of us, often lies in a combination of approaches.

Considering how long humans have been working with metals, you’d think there was nothing new to discover under the sun about them. But the art and science of creating alloys and using those alloys to create beautiful new objects continues to engage the imagination and experimentation of craftspeople all over the world.

David H. Fell & Co. is proud to announce that we have achieved the SCS Recycled Content Standard V7-0 for 100% Recycled Platinum, Fine Gold, Fine Silver, and Sterling Silver content!

David H. Fell & Co. already offers an extensive range of milled metal products for both industrial and jewelry applications, and now we have added an exciting new product to our line: bi-metal sheets in 18k or 22k gold and sterling silver.

In 2020, the US pawn market was worth $2.43 billion. Despite the setbacks of the pandemic, the industry grew to $2.6 billion in 2021 and is set to reach a value of $4.12 billion by 2028. But how do we know?