Hallmarking

Official certification stamped on precious metals guaranteeing purity and fineness.

Detailed Definition

A hallmark is an official mark or series of marks struck on items made of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum). It certifies the noble metal content, the assay office that verified it, the purity fineness (e.g., 916 for 22K or 999 for 24K), and the year of testing.

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