About SilverCrate
SilverCrate is an independent reference covering Italy's three principal precious metals manufacturing districts: Valenza Po in Piedmont, Arezzo in Tuscany, and Vicenza in the Veneto. The site documents production techniques, hallmarking regulations, export statistics, and artisan training institutions operating within these districts.
What This Site Covers
The content focuses on the industrial and craft structure of Italy's fine jewellery sector. Topics include:
- District-by-district manufacturing profiles
- Production methods: lost-wax casting, stone setting, surface finishing
- Italy's precious metals hallmarking framework and Vienna Convention obligations
- Export statistics and principal trading partners
- Vocational and technical training institutions for goldsmith trades
- Trade fairs and their role in connecting manufacturers with buyers
Sources and Editorial Standards
Information published on SilverCrate is drawn from:
- Official export data from the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) and provincial Chambers of Commerce
- Trade association records from Confindustria Federorafi and Unioncamere
- Public reporting from exhibition organisers including the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG)
- Vocational institution curricula and publicly available course descriptions
- World Gold Council hallmarking documentation
Where figures are estimates or are sourced from secondary industry analysis, this is noted within the relevant article. Data related to export volumes and company counts reflects the most recently published figures at the time of writing and is subject to revision as new official data becomes available.
About the Operators
SilverCrate is operated by a small editorial team with a background in European industrial documentation and trade sector research. The site does not represent any manufacturer, trade body, government agency, or commercial interest within the Italian jewellery sector.
Contact
Registered address: Via Roma 14, 15048 Valenza (AL), Italy
Telephone: +39 0131 941 200
Email: contact@silvercrate.eu
For factual corrections or updated data, write to the email address above with the article title and the specific information requiring revision. Corrections that are verified against authoritative sources are incorporated within five working days.
Last Updated
Site content was last reviewed and updated on June 5, 2026.