The English hallmarking system
November 6, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Antique & Vintage Jewelry, Jewelry Business Tips, Other Bead & Jewelry Sites
Tamara, of Tamara Jewelry sent me a link to a terrific article she wrote on hallmarking. This is a topic that everyone who collects antique and vintage jewelry should learn as much as possible about! Thanks Tamara!
When looking through old English gold or silver, whether a locket, a pendant (a piece of Tamara Jewelry!), even a candlestick or a piece of flatware, you might notice tiny markings stamped into the metal. These are hallmarks, and they can tell you a lot about the piece’s history.
The hallmarking system began in the United Kingdom during the 12th century when an edict …read more
