When you consider all the types of sterling silver that ABI sells to the jewelry industry, it is little wonder when one thinks of sterling silver, one thinks of ABI.

Sterilite sterling, platinum sterling, and of course traditional sterling is made from .9999 silver and .9999 polished copper grain. It is made like all our metals, with great care and attention with expert oversight.

With a state of the art centrifugal pouring process developed by Marc (Doc) Robinson ABI’s graining machine allows all the new metal melted to be poured into one bead size with no waste.

But ABI’s competitors use a gravity pour process where they have to “strain off” all the undesirable pieces that have formed in this process. Shot that is too big, has strings on the beads, or has any cosmetic defects that determines how the grain will sell is taken out.

This excess bad shot from that melt goes back into the next pour of metal. But not at ABI, where the pourer we use utilizes all the metal in one pour. An advantage to you because you are assured of totally new and virgin metal every time.

See why ABI is considered by many to be the sterling silver company. But never forget that ABI is really the all around company. Fine metals of intense variety, manufactured with high technology, a battery of technical help and a commitment to service unmatched in the industry today.

 

Sterling Products:

1) Sterling grain – ABI manufactuers highest quality grain. We sue only virgin .9999+ quality silver and high grade copper combined with an atmosphere controlled blending process that minimizes oxygen entrapped in the metal that could cause casting porosity. Try some of our grain and improve your sterling casting quality.

2) Sterling sheet + wire – ABI stocks high quality sterling sheet from .016 (26 ga) to .064 (14ga) for immediate delivery. Wire is available in round and fancy shapes with temper control to match your precise specifications. Thickness capabilities range from .005 (13mm) to over .100 (2.5mm).

3) Sterling overlay sheet – Sterling overlay is sterling silver clad to a nickel composition base metal to provide greater strength and reduce cost. ABI stocks 25% sterling clad sheet in 6 inch widths from .025” (26 ga) to .064” (14ga).