Did you know? - there are 17 different standards for hallmarking precious metals?
Published: 13th March 2019
Did you know that therere are 17 different standards for hallmarking of precious metals?
The precious metal fineness standard for UK hallmarking (expressed in parts per thousand) is listed below, along with the standards of solder permitted in the UK and under the International Hallmarking Convention (common control mark).
Sheffield Assay Office has been offering high quality hallmarking services since 1773. With an impressive world-wide customer base and a reputation for providing excellent quality through first class customer service, Sheffield Assay Office has established itself as a leading force in the fields of hallmarking and analytical services. Further detaills of our hallmarking and analytical services can be found here.
The Sheffield Assay Office was established in 1773, under an Act of Parliament and today the company assays and hallmarks the precious metals - silver, gold, platinum and palladium. Sheffield Assay Office is one of only four UK assay offices who all work to uphold the Hallmarking Act of 1973 and continue to ensure consumer protection for customers purchasing precious metals.
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