What does HS mean on a gold ring?

It means the gold is 22 Karat gold which is high quality and the more traditional chose for a wedding ring. It is a British Royal Family tradition that Royal couple’s wedding rings were crafted from gold from the Clogau St David’s mine in Bontddu, North Wales. Read More about the Duchess of Cornwall.

What are the gold hallmarks?

Gold hallmarks originated to show the purity of gold in a piece of gold jewellery and included the mark of the assaying office that certified the purity as well as the fineness or caratage of the gold. Later, trademarks that showed which goldsmith had manufactured the product were added.

Can gold hallmarks be fake?

Silver can be sold as white gold, fake hallmarks can be engraved into the pieces of jewelry, and fake gems can be used instead of real ones. So it’s important to be aware of these things when you’re shopping for a ring, a bracelet, a necklace, earrings, or any other jewelry items.

What do you need to know about hallmarks gold?

Hallmarking (also called assay or standard marking) is the official quality control mark that determines the purity of gold and other precious metals. To receive a price quotation using our scrap gold calculator, you’ll need to know the weight and type of gold you have.

What does an oval mark on a hallmark stamp mean?

This again tells us the item is gold. An oval stamp would indicate the item is silver and a ‘house’ shaped mark is used for platinum items. The Hallmarking Act 1973 stipulates the use of the above symbols to identify the precious metal.

What do the markings on a hallmark ring mean?

Here is a table of common hallmark fineness stamps: As our gold ring in the photo was made prior to 1973 (Hallmarking Act), the markings are slightly different, but still easy to understand. In our example, you can see the ’22’ stamp, indicating 22 carat gold. The next mark tells us which assay office hallmarked the jewellery item.

What are the different types of Hallmark marks?

What is a Hallmark? 1 The Sponsor’s Mark. This is the unique mark of the company or person responsible for sending the article for hallmarking. 2 The Standard Mark. 3 Gold 4 Silver 5 Platinum 6 Palladium 7 The Assay Office Mark. 8 Optional Marks 9 Date Letters. 10 Traditional Marks.