What are hallmarks?
A hallmark is an official mark confirming that the Assay Office has conducted tests determining the precious metal content in the product and informing about the results of these tests.
Hallmarking Obligation
All precious metal products manufactured domestically or abroad may be admitted to commercial circulation within the country after prior examination by assay administration authorities and marking with the appropriate hallmark for the precious metal content in the alloy.
Legal Basis
Regulations regarding hallmarks are defined by the Hallmarking Law:
Precious Metal Fineness
The hallmark indicates the precious metal content in the alloy. Most commonly encountered fineness levels:
Types of Hallmarks
In Poland, different types of hallmarks are used depending on the precious metal content:
Importance for Consumers
A hallmark is a guarantee of quality and authenticity of jewelry products. Thanks to it, buyers can be sure that the purchased item contains the declared amount of precious metal. This is particularly important when investing in jewelry and valuable items.
Quality Control
The Assay Office conducts thorough laboratory tests to confirm the composition of precious metal alloys. This process includes chemical analysis of samples taken from the product. After a positive test result, the product receives an appropriate hallmark, which is permanently stamped on the surface of the item.
Questions about hallmarks?
Contact us to learn more about the hallmarks on our jewelry products.