Love Something Marked "ALPACA"? Read below 👇 *Listing not for sale*

I may get some shade over this, but it needs to be said- There are many GORGEOUS Jewelry pieces (most often from Mexico) which have the Mark "ALPACA". These pieces are loved, and highly collectable. This post has not been created to "tarnish" Alpaca in any way, or negatively sway your love for Alpaca jewelry- It's beautiful, and incredible quality! BUT .. I have seen many times, people confuse this mark as either a location in Mexico ('Taxco' for example) or an Artist signature signed 'Alpaca' These listings then almost always state the piece of jewelry is "Sterling Silver" 925 Recently, I came across a bracelet marked Mexico with a slightly cut-off 'Alpaca' mark... What sparked me to create this post was that the seller put in the bottom of their description "Tests positive for silver". This really bothered me, because by stating that- it meant this wasn't just an uneducated mistake. It was a willful lie. One that could potentially hurt their buyer, as well as negatively impact other sellers reputations who do, and learn everything they can out of respect for integrity. Alpaca is NOT Sterling Silver, and factually contains *No Silver at all* If you are a new collector please be aware of this. It is important! 3 main reasons- *Alpaca- aka 'Nickel Silver', 'White Metal' etc contains high levels of Nickel (the most common allergenic trigger for those with sensitivities) **Sterling is a Precious metal** Alpaca (NOT a Precious metal) *and of course- PRICE