Tibetan “silver” is actually a misnomer. The materials in Tibetan silver are actually non-precious metal alloys with a lustrous appearance similar to antique silver. The ingredients usually include copper-nickel (brass), copper-tin (bronze), or zinc alloys. Occasionally, Tibetan silver items are crafted from a base metal like iron, and then plated with an actual precious silver alloy—but these products are rare.

The Tibetan silver products offered by Moonlit Mandalas are individually selected for their distressed patinas and antique “look,” which will tarnish and change with wear, but will never fall out of style.