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...
Here are my ten quick packing tips for new eBay sellers, that will help you pack your parcels with a minimum of fuss. This is one of a series of no-nonsense, advert-free, "coffee break" guides I have written...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
eBay is a place where you can purchase items from the Giorgio Armani lines of clothing at bargain prices (and no one has to know). Over the past 7 years, I have found some wonderful bargains on Armani clothing...
I have noticed that Ebay has a number of sellers who are knowingly selling reproduction art nouveau style enamelled jewellery as original. This will give some guidance on how to spot it.Styles Generally, the...