Hatfield, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/07/2014 -- Precious metals such as gold and silver are not adequately durable in their purest form and hence they need to be mixed with alloy or other metals such as copper to strengthen the metals. Copper is the metal that is mixed along with pure silver to harden it. Since pure silver is very soft, this process makes it easier to work with and design different types of jewellery items. The process of Hallmarking in the UK has a long history and was passed as an Act in 1300 by Edward 1 of England. The Assay Office makes a stamped or lasered mark on each piece of jewellery to guarantee its quality.

The UK law on Hallmarking protects customers from fraud and silversmiths from unfair competition by sellers who attempt to sell inferior silver or gold. Hallmarking is one of the most trusted forms of consumer protection. Not all sterling silver jewellery is hallmarked depending upon the weight. Any silver piece of jewelry less than 7.78 grams needs no hallmark.

A lot of silver jewelry will be stamped 925 but this is not a genuine hallmark. A genuine Assay Office hallmark will have up to four elements, makers mark, standard mark, assay office mark and a date mark that is optional. At Stoneandsilver.co.uk customers can find hallmarked sterling silver jewellery items from bracelets to necklaces, earrings to rings, and pendants to chains and many more. The sterling silver chains are available in a variety of styles and lengths such as 16, 18, 20 and 24 inches. The unique jewellery here is absolutely funky, interesting and fun to wear. All the silver chains can be custom made to order on request.

To take a look at the silver jewellery collection available here visit http://www.stonesandsilver.co.uk/hallmarking.html

About http://www.stonesandsilver.co.uk/
Stone and Silver, http://www.stonesandsilver.co.uk/ based in the United Kingdom is an online store that offers semi precious stones, birthstones and unique silver jewellery. The silver jewellery available here is extremely unusual, funky and fun to wear. The silver jewellery here is made up of find 99% pure silver or 92.5% sterling silver. The site also offers hallmarking on all solid silver jewellery over 7.76 grams.

Contact
Helen Quenet - Stones and Silver
Address: 6 Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Herts, AL95DS
Email: Helen@stoneandsilver.co.uk
Website: http://www.stonesandsilver.co.uk/hallmarking.html