Every piece of jewellery has a unique mark stamped or laser-etched onto it. Some jewellery also has a date letter showing the year the hallmark was made. Most Assay Offices provide information to help people figure out the year of the hallmark. Remember that some jewellery is tested and ...
On my 18th birthday my neighbour gave me a ring and I've put it in a jewellery box for the past three years and never touched it. It's far too small. However, … meaning/origin A hallmark with a P above a star surrounded by an oval on a gold chain. Vintage Opal/Garnet Earrings...
These marks with the case manufacturer's company initial letters might have specifically to comply with the German law that required the fineness marks be stamped by the manufacturer accompanied by a trademark identifying the company or business which stamped the mark and guaranteed the fineness. Back...
Collectors all over the world prize the distinctive silver jewellery crafted by the Hopi people of northern Arizona. This comprehensive guide, first published over thirty years ago has long been considered the best available reference on Hopi silversmithing. Beginning with a brief look at the geograp...