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...
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...
English 18th and 19th century pocket watches can be classified into several basic types, and this short guide aims to guide you through the many types available and the various pitfalls and mistakes to avoid...
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...
List of some 19th/20th century makers This list has been produced to assist in the identification of possible makers. Once a name has been identified as a possibility then a search on the web may reveal a...
London Gold Fixing The price of gold is fixed twice daily in London by the five members of the London gold pool, all members of the London Bullion Market Association. The fixes start at 10.30 a.m., and 3.00...
Getting the Correct Ring Finger Size Finger Sizes To get the maximum pleasure out of wearing your favourite ring, it is important that it fits you correctly. This may seem like stating the obvious, but...
Once again, the bargain season is here, and although a lot of legal Paul Smith cufflinks coming onto the market at the moment, there are also lots of fakes.These are usually easy to spot. They will either come...
British Hallmarks The idea of this guide is to give you a comprehensive guide to buying British Assay Office marked jewellery. There are a couple of others online which are useful,but we're trying to give...
PLEASE READ. Before you buy Tiffany jewellery, Please ensure you are buying a genuine item.A relative of mine purchased a necklace and bracelet for around £100. She wanted to have it lengthened so took it to...