Hallmarks on Period Jewelry – Antique Jewelry University
WEBFor estate jewelers and jewelry historians, hallmarks provide an extra source of information to accurately date a jewelry object and determine by whom it was made. The most encountered hallmark on jewelry is undoubtedly the “purity” mark which indicates the total amount of gold or silver used to manufacture a coveted jewel.
Using Hallmarks to Determine the Value of Victorian Jewelry
WEBAug 21, 2014 · Examining the history behind Victorian jewelry, including the evolution of design, materials, and how to use hallmarks to determine the age and value of pieces.
A Guide to Early Victorian Romantic Period Jewelry
WEBThe Romantic Period marked the start of the Victorian Era. Learn about the typical qualities and motifs of Romantic Period jewelry.
Antique & Vintage Jewelry Hallmarks Identification (Guide)
WEBJun 12, 2024 · Antique jewelry has six types of hallmarks – Makers & Trademarks for the brand, Purity & Assay marks for the materials, and Date Letter & Duty marks for the age. Pick vintage jewelry with a ‘Crown,’ ‘958,’ or ‘950’ mark for the top-most metal purity.
Understanding Victorian Jewellery Makers Marks
WEBFeb 24, 2017 · Understanding Victorian Jewellery Makers Marks. While you might be familiar with hallmarks, the small stamped designs which define the purity of the metal used in a piece, but you may be a little less familiar with makers marks.
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks
WEBThe site's main focus is the silver markings used on vintage and antique sterling and coin silver, for those of you interested in silverplate trademarks, we have now added a large section of silverplate marks.
Hallmarks – Antique Jewelry University
WEBKitemarks. During the Victorian Era in Great Britain, in addition to their hallmarking conventions, a diamond-shaped (or lozenge-shaped) Design Registration Mark (1842-1883), known as a “kitemark” was used on jewelry and... READ MORE.
Guide: Interpreting Hallmarks on Jewelry, Part I - Sugar et Cie
WEBThis blog describes how to identify the hallmarks on your antique jewelry. Part I focuses on the English Hallmarking system with a special focus on gold hallmarks.
Maker’s Marks – Antique Jewelry University
WEBMaker’s Marks are tiny symbols, words, or initials found on jewelry, accessories, objets de vertu, flatware, and other small items that can identify the maker of the piece. Search using our “Search Marks” bar or our three pick lists below (Alpha, Symbol, and, Country).
Antique and Vintage Jewelry Maker's Marks: A Collector’s Guide
WEBApr 6, 2020 · From contemporary pieces to antique jewelry, letter markings on gold jewelry, silver, and other metals can offer useful insight on the materials, epoch, and producer of a piece. Silver and gold jewelry markings are commonly known as purity marks, maker’s marks, symbols, or date letters.