Gold jewellery can be made in a number of different carat grades depending on the amount of pure gold used to make the item. 18ct White Gold is one of the most popular choices for jewellery. Contrary to popular belief it isharder wearing than 9ct Gold. Although more expensive, 18...
Hallmarks are normally found on the inside of ring shanks and wedding bands, earring posts, chain ends, clasps, tags and jump rings. As well as the traditional, stamped method, also look out for the modern, laser engraved variants of Hallmarks. How do you know the carat value of gold? T...
UKHMs have been around a long time. Striking a mark on British gold, originated in 1327 when King Edward III of England granted a charter to the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths marking the beginning of the Company's formal existence. Headquarters were at London's "Goldsmiths' Hall of the W...
A hallmark is a legally mandated mark applied by an independent testing authority (an assay office or “hall”) that shows the fineness of the precious metal an item is made of; gold, silver or platinum. Not all marks on watch cases are hallmarks! For instance, plated items are not ...
PARKS BROS & ROGERS (on Gold, Manufacturing Jewelers, Providence, RI, and New York, NY, USA) - ca XXXX - XXXXs PARKS BROS & ROGERS (on Sterling Silver, Manufacturing Jewelers, Providence, RI, and New York, NY, USA) - ca. XXXX - XXXXs PATRICK O'CONNOR (Silversmiths & Platers, Lan...