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  "Dedicated to the education and understanding of precious metal hallmarks from around the world"


Web Links

The wonder of the web offers a gateway to many Internet resources
related to hallmarks via government and national agencies, educational
organizations, private study groups, corporate sites, and private
sites. This page is designed to offer links to the more useful sites
already established as well as promote them by noting their relevance.



  • General Hallmarking Information and Forums

    Hallmarks on the Internet - Janjaap Luijt has done a wonder job on compiling an extensive list of links across the globe dealing with hallmarks. This is our first link as we believe this site should be your first link, too.  Some links in our list here are from this list but repeated here to emphasize their relevance.

    925-1000 Silver Marks and Forum - A great site packed with marks grouped by country. This site offers information on silver marks, and trademarks. The forum features marks on silver and gold.

    Mystery Mark Forum - More like a running dialog on "name that mark" type makers marks and hallmarks than an actual forum.  Definitely worth perusing.

    Silver Collection - A fabulous maze of marks and information.



  • Governmental Assay Offices and Related Sites

    World Assay Offices - A part of the Hallmark Convention website is this useful page of many world assay offices.

    Assay Office Links - A surprise of a site with Links to many country sources.

    Birmingham Assay Office Mark Search - Birmingham has added a database to their website that allows the public to search their sponsor, duty, and date marks.



  • Trademark and Jewelry Related Sites

    Center for Jewelry Studies - A complete site dedicated to jewelry study.   Christie Romero reports on events, jewelry timelines and offers a wealth of additional information via links in her reference section.

    Association of Small Collectors of Antique Silver -
    This is a great site for information on marks and trademarks.  This particular link deals with Tiffany marks on silver.  Click around to see other useful info.

    Chicago Silver - Don't let the name fool you, here is an online plethora of trademarks.

    Art Guide Source - Bob Mitchell has started a registry where contemporary designers can list their trademark for brand recognition.  This is a valuable resource for appraisers and jewelers alike.



Link to Archived Featured Marks



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