Hallmarks

Jewelry Hallmarks: How to Identify Authenticity, Purity & Value

What Are Jewelry Hallmarks and Why They Matter Jewelry hallmarks are tiny, stamped symbols, letters, or numbers found on fine jewelry and precious metal items. These marks act as an official certif...

Jewelry Hallmarks Guide: Identify, Date & Decode Precious Metals

Jewelry hallmarks are small symbols, letters, or words stamped on jewelry and other precious metal items. They provide important information such as metal content, origin, date, and authenticity. T...

Brief Guide to Jewelry Hallmarks: All You Need to Know

The Hidden Language of Fine Jewelry Jewelry hallmarks are tiny stamps that carry big meaning. Found inside a gold ring’s band, near the clasp of a silver necklace, or on the hinge of a vintage brac...

Understanding Antique Maker’s Marks

What Are Maker’s Marks? A maker’s mark is a stamp or engraving applied by the artisan, workshop, or company that crafted the jewelry. Unlike hallmarks—which are official government-issued marks con...