What do the hallmarks on silver indicate?

Answer by  kristin66 (174)

They indicate the purity of the silver, the mark of the manufacturer and others will indicate the date of the manufacturer or additional information. Most are marked with the purity of silver so that people can easily see if the metal is real silver or not.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Hallmarks are stamped on silver before its final polishing. They indicate the purity of the metal and the manufacturer. They may also indicate the country of origin, the date it was forged and other symbolism unique to the piece, country or manufacturer.

Answer by  lcm (132)

Hallmarks can indicate different things - one will indicate the age of the item and another will let you know where it was made. There are many different hallmarks that are registered at specific jewellers so an item can always be traced back to when and where it was made.

Answer by  vicki94 (477)

Hallmark of silver indicate the purest of the silver. Hallmarks are on gold,and platium too. Sometimes it is difficult for one country to accept the other countrys standard for silver.

Answer by  michaeledwardhourigan (462)

Hallmarks on silver indicate the purity of the silver, the manufacturer or silversmith, date of a manufacture, and additional details can be included.