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British Hallmarks are the best in the world.
Who says so, the rest of the World. Although to be fair, other countries have great hallmarks too, it is just that they are NOT so often seen.
A book on World Hallmarks for Gold or Silver items is a must for any serious collector or dealer, but they can be a little intimidating and time consuming. Is that mark a Cockerel or a Tree? Could it be made in Switzerland or Germany?
Thankfully for the rest of us, a small pocket book on UK Hallmarks is more than up to the task, coupled with that very useful plastic 10X eyeglass I keep on hinting for you to buy.
It will show you that the item has been tested and stamped, to prove it is - what it says it is (9ct or 18ct etc).
British Jewelry with a full UKHM (United Kingdom Hall Mark) is generally clearly stamped and readable after you clean it (check the website below for another complimentary article on 'How to Clean your Jewelry at Home').
Once you are aware of the marks, you will always feel just that little bit better when you buy that 'Could it be an Antique?' item at the local market, or from the guy in the Pub that everyone talks about but nobody knows.
Buyer Beware....
*Six marks on British Jewelry.*
Yes... Six?
# 1: The Maker's Mark (Usually some initials). Not all that important for everyday items, unless you want to collect Jewelry from one maker. Silver collectors may want to buy items from say, Bateman (I should be so lucky).
# 2: The second stamp is the Assay Office mark or 'Mark of Origin'. It tells you where the item came from. The most common is the LONDON Hallmark. A Leopard's Head. Sometimes this has a crown on the Leopard's Head (until circa 1821). Modern items do
NOT have a crown on the Leopard Stamp.
The other most common Assay Office marks are from Birmingham (an Anchor). Once there were many Assay offices around Great Britain and Ireland, the Chester mark for instance. Now there are just three offices left in England, Sheffield being the last using a 'Rose' on gold Jewelry (DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH 'ROSE GOLD' JEWELRY) as that is a color, not a mark.
In Scotland there is Edinburgh, while in Ireland there is Dublin. Pity the poor Welsh are left out again!
# 3: The next is the Assay Quality mark and is shown as the 'Lion Passant' (which means 'looking ahead') and is a guarantee of quality. This was later changed to a 'CROWN' mark with a stamp showing the quality of Gold.... 9ct or 18ct etc.
# 4: Finally, and possibly the most important mark, was the Date letter mark. It changed each year so we can tell when the item was made.
Occasionally there is an extra mark.
# 5: An example was the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.
Suffice to say if you see a Brooch with four or five marks and one of them is an Anchor with an 18 next to it and a letter 'C' next to that.... It's a safe bet it was made in Birmingham in 1927, or was that 1952, or 1902, or, or, or.....
Buyer Beware the man in the Pub.
As with most Jewelry items though, our advise has always been to buy the best QUALITY you can afford from a reputable dealer who will guarantee it.
Other than that, your plastic 10X eyeglass sure helps a lot....
P.S.
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Titanium, the hardest natural metal in the world is stronger the steel and yet is very lightweight. Also it is known for its lustrous natural grey color and 100% hypoallergenic traits which make it safe for every person because it will not react with your skin. Because of these human friendly traits titanium is increasingly becoming a more popular metal used with different types of body jewelry. Unfortunately, titanium is high-priced due to the fact that it cannot be soldered and because of its strength, high-tech machinery and tool is needed to process titanium.
Titanium is a great metal to use for jewelry because of its compel and greater scratch resistance compared to gold, silver and other metals. Pure titanium will not react to oils in the skin, sunlight and salt water. Not only this but titanium can be colored with a wide array of exotic colors where most other metals convenient for jewelry cannot.
Be aware that if you do have colored titanium jewelry like with any metal the colored titanium can be scratched off. The color is caused by oxidisation which only affects the face of the metal not the whole depth. Oxygen tends to cause a structural convert in the metals face therefore creating an oxide. By using electricity for inevitable periods of time, the oxygen is forced onto the metals face and causes it to convert colors similar to putting oil on water.
If you buy a colored titanium ring it is a good option to get a ring with the satin close because it will help keep the ring seeing great for a longer period of time. an additional one option is to buy a colored titanium ring with the color part in grooves for added protection.
One question with titanium rings is because of their compel they cannot be resized. Sometimes titanium can be stretched up in size, but not down. Make sure when you buy a titanium ring you give the exact finger sizes to the jeweler.
Another ability trait about titanium is its non-magnetic properties, which makes it ideal where electromagnetic interference is a problem. The most base type of jewelry made with titanium is rings, bracelets and pendants. Men tend to be more attracted to titanium jewelry then women because its endurance and compel make it last longer.
Clean titanium jewelry plainly by using a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Never use strong detergents or chemicals. Although titanium rings are scratch unyielding like any metal they will scratch and show signs of wear. It is a great idea to get your titanium jewelry polished at least once a year to help keep its lustrous seeing properties.
"Mom, when can I wear jewelry?" is a common question from preteen girls. Preteen girls seem to want to grow up so quickly - some are so mature it can be hard to imagine that they are just 10 or 12 years old! Every parent knows that their preteen is an individual - so no one answer will be right for every preteen. It is critical to be prepared to answer this question before it comes - so you don't give a hasty answer that you don't mean, or gives improper guidelines. Parents also know it is important to make jewelry choices that compliment their preteen current age.
Preteens often love colorful looks. Gemstone jewelry is an ideal choice. Your preteen can even select their birthstone to wear from the different gemstones. What's fun about wearing birthstones is this is a great conversation starter anywhere your preteen goes - other preteens or even women will ask about their birthstone and birthday and then mention what their birthstone and birthday is. Try David Yurman Inspired Sterling Silver Amethyst CZ Antique Look Bracelet in amethyst color. Or for a "goth" look add the Sterling Silver Garnet CZ Fantasy Spider Pendant in garnet color. Or for a romantic and sweet look add the Silver Blue Topaz Pendant Bracelet in blue topaz color.
Jewelry in charming motifs are ideal for preteens. Preteen jewelry is best when it has a sense of humor or a sweetness to it. Preteens should not wear bold or dramatic jewelry styles meant for the fashion runways or adult fashion styles. Try flowers or animals for an adorable look for your preteen. Many preteens have a favorite flower or animal. Look at the Silver Red Ladybug Charm for a ladybug lover. Add the Sterling Silver CZ Heart Dolphins Bracelet for a dolphin admirer. For the preteen who loves flowers, choose Designer Inspired Sterling Flower Ring.
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