Silver Quality & Hallmark Information
The following information is designed to inform and make you aware of the
differences in quality in the silverware items available at
PerfectlyEngraved.co.uk. In particular, going into detail about differences
between sterling silver and silver plated items.
To help illustrate this we have included links to impartial sites, which will
provide you with further information.
Our 925 Sterling Silver Products
All of the 925 sterling silver items available at PerfectlyEngraved.co.uk are
made with 92.5% silver and have the British Hallmark on them.
By possessing the British Hallmark it guarantees that the item has been
independently tested by a British assay office, and it meets the legal standards set for purity for 925
sterling silver.
UK assay Office Marks
A British hallmark consists of the following symbols.
Sponsor's Mark, Traditional Fineness Mark of Sterling Silver, Fineness Mark, Assay Office Mark, Year
If you would like to read more on British hallmarking please visit the British assay offiices current hallmarks page, or for more comprehensive information of world hallmarks please visit wikipedia's page on hallmarking.
For more information on 925 sterling silver standards please visit Wikipedia's page on sterling silver.
Our Silver Plated Products
Our silver plated products use brass, copper, nickel or steel as a base metal and are plated using 6 microns (20 for cutlery) of solid silver using a standard electroplating silver plating technique.
For more information on silver plating please visit Wikipedia's page on silver plating .
If you have any further questions about hallmarks, please dont
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