My maker's mark "CC" is a Registered Trademark

When you buy a piece of my jewelry, you'll find my maker's mark "CC" stamped somewhere on it — usually the back of a pendant or the inside of a ring band. The CC is in a specific stylized font (shown in the photo above), and it's federally registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

That registration matters more than it might sound. Under the National Stamping Act of 1906 (and its 1961 amendment), any maker who stamps a fineness mark on precious metal jewelry — 925 for sterling silver, 14K for gold — is legally required to also stamp either their full name or a registered trademark alongside it. The fineness mark certifies the metal; the maker's mark identifies who stands behind that certification.

I chose to register the CC mark rather than stamp my full name because it's a unique, federally protected identifier that's traceable directly to me. If a piece is stamped CC + 925, you know two things: the silver is at least 92.5% pure, and Cozy Cove Studio is accountable for that promise.

The two stamps work together — one verifies the metal, the other verifies the maker. Together they form a small chain of accountability for every piece I make.

For more about the silver I use and how my pieces are constructed, see my Argentium & Fine Silver: A Maker's Guide.