Hallmark Images for Purity, Gold, Silver and Platinum to print and save. It's so annoying when you see hallmarks and can't work out what they mean, so here's my answer which is a copy of a card I carry around...
Tables for 9ct, 18ct Gold Content, Chain Lengths and Ring Sizes. IF YOU FIND THIS USEFUL PLEASE VOTE YES BELOW TO MAKE THIS VISIBLE TO OTHERS TROY OUNCE DEFINITION 1 Troy Ounce = 31.1035 grams 1 Ounce pure...
~ How to select the best length Pandora bracelet charms to fit ~ For those who are unfamiliar with the Pandora bracelet system, its a gorgeous and modern version of a charm bracelet. But instead of hanging,...
Introduction Displaying an aurora of stunning royal blues, violets, indigos, lilacs, periwinkles, and ultramarines, Tanzanite's popularity is well deserved. Demand for Tanzanite has rocketed in recent years,...
Purity: The purest form of Gold considered 24 karats is equal to roughly 99.9 percent purity. Sometimes when looking at the stamp inside of gold rings, bracelets or other gold jewellery the numerical...
Be cautious when bidding for items that are not fully described. Coins and medallions should state the size, composition and related year. Gold Filled means rolled gold. If it is stated "18k" ask for the...
Over the past years I have been bought a few items of Gold during trips to Turkey, usually from the Marmaris area. I have not had a bad experience (yet) from any of the deals, which have been found to be well...
THE IMPORTANCE OF CORRECT HALLMARKS! All British items made gold and silver items should carry the proper assay office hallmarks as many items that are just struck with 9k are liable to be all that glitters...
When a former World War II B-26 bomber pilot who had survived 44 missions over Germany earned his B.F.A. degree in Industrial Arts at the University of Illinois and began exploring jewelry-making techniques...
Buy safely: Understanding Hallmarks. Make sure the item you are buying is solid, not plated, and hallmarked to prove this. In Britain Hallmarking has long history dating back 700 years representing the...