Silver jewelry and other silver items are
often marked with symbols that indicate their purity
level. Over the years, systems were developed to
indicate the company or person who made the item, as
well as the year.
The British have long been recognized as
the leaders in this area. For instance, many marks
have been used to indicate not only that a particular
item is sterling, but also the region of the United
Kingdom from which it comes. If you would like to
learn more, we refer you to the source on this topic:
Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Maker's
Marks. This truly amazing resource provides
illustration-rich information about marks from Britain,
continental Europe, American and even Mexico.
most sterling silver is simply marked with a small
"925," usually hammered in an inconspicuous place on the
piece. Larger pieces might be given a "Sterling"
impression. Both appear on the example to the