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...
Information from the Assay Offices of Great Britain GUARANTEEING THE QUALITY OF PRECIOUS METALS SINCE 1327 The purpose of this document is to give practical guidance in relation to Hallmarking matters. The UK...
It has surprised me how many fake Links of London 'sweetie' bracelets there are on ebay, pretty much most of those you see will be a replica and not the genuine article. The prices that you pay for these are...
This Guide will help you make an informed decision before purchasing, or selling fine jewellery on eBay - it contains information on UK hallmarking law and useful tips to make your buying safe and enjoyable....
BIRMINGHAM STERLING SILVER DATE LETTER CHART ...Not everyone can memorise the date letters that appear on silver, yet they are so very important in dating silver items. As far as I am aware this is the first...
~ 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,...
LONDON STERLING SILVER DATE LETTER CHART ...Not everyone can memorise the date letters that appear on silver, yet they are so very important in dating silver items. As far as I am aware this is the first time...
Buying Sterling Silver and the new Hallmark Act What is pure silver? A soft white precious metal with a 999 parts per 1000, 99.9% silver and 0.1% unclassified impurity. What is silver? By legal definition,...
There are so many rock-bottom bargains on eBay, especially with jewellery items, that it's all too easy to lose sight of what you're actually bidding on and buying. There's fine jewellery and there's costume...
Just because a title says "Sterling Silver" or "9/18ct Gold" does NOT mean that it is, in fact, just that. You MUST read the description very carefully as it may in fact mean Plated. Even after reading the...