Comments on: Simple Gold Hallmark Guide

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:58:00 +0000

Hi Jenny,

Yes, that’s the maker’s mark. It’s not something we can help you in identifying through.

Sorry

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:00:24 +0000

Hello, I’ve used your hallmark identification to find the following:

This stamp indicates that your item was hallmarked prior to 1975.
It is 9 carat gold.
Your item was assayed in Birmingham.
Your item was hallmarked in 1817 owner?
Thanks,
Jenny

However, can you tell me why letters are stamped before it? I Have H.H.F stamped before all of the above – are these the initials of a jeweller or an

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:58:16 +0000

You’ll need to find the full hallark (probably near the clasp) and use our hallmark wizard to work out the date.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:56:47 +0000

Probably the maker’s mark.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:56:14 +0000

925 = silver (92.5% / sterling silver).

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:55:21 +0000

9 = 9ct gold

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:51:49 +0000

Sorry, we can’t offer any assistance in identifying makers marks.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:49:43 +0000

Dia is probably short for diamond. Does it have a stone set in it?

Withougt a hallmark, it’s impossible to confirm if your ring is gold. Having said that, if there’s a diamond in your ring, it’s fairly safe to assume it is. As far as its purity is concerned, you’d need to get it tested.

By: stephen

stephen — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:57:28 +0000

i have a ring that says dia i was told it was gold by the shop is this gold or not??????

By: june

june — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:00:43 +0000

Hi I have a 9ct possible rose gold cross can you please tell me the makers name and approx age. It is marked P.P.& T.LTD 9CT