Watch Out for Fake and Toxic Silver

Unfortunately, there are a lot of jewelry sellers who say their product is silver, but in reality, it is not. Cheap fake silver jewelry is sold in large quantities on the market. Even worse: Up to 90% of such silver may consist of toxic heavy metals that could affect...

All about silver alloys for jewelry

What is the best quality silver? And how do the various types of silver used to make jewelry compare to each other?  All about silver alloys for jewelry Connect with the author on LinkedIn: Stefan Austermühle Silver has been prized as a beautiful, dazzling metal for...

Import/export like a Pro: Incoterms and Crystals

For every crystal start-up company, the day will come when you buy your first crystal product in a foreign country or when a client from another country buys a product from you. That day you have to start dealing with import/export procedures and for that, you will...

10 ways to tackle expensive international shipping costs

Stefan Austermühle, CEO Gemrock Peru                                    last updated 12/2024 Shipping costs are a major concern for many of our clients. And high shipping costs do negatively impact our business too. That is why we are undertaking constant efforts to...

All about payment ways and how to reduce payment fees

Stefan Austermühle, CEO of Gemrock Peru                       Last Updated: 01/2025 International payments are expensive. Often there are several service providers involved and each of them charges a fee. Additionally, there are many times different rules around the...