Recognizing Real Gold and Hallmarking -Promise Rings For Couples Complete Guide
What is the gold marking?
Gold CoupleSet jewelry is the result of the ancient practice of using gold marks to guarantee the purity of jewelry, such as engagement rings or diamond rings. These hallmarks were accompanied by the signature of the assay bureau responsible to verify the quality of the product or the carats of gold. Over time, the identifying mark of the goldsmith that designed the product was added.
The hallmarking of gold jewelry is an innovative method for protecting consumers in Europe. It is a tradition that dates back to the 1200s when King Louis IX of France was in power, as was Edward I in England. In the Middle Ages as craft guilds began to emerge in these major European markets, the state appointed assayers to test precious metals. These assayers used a prescribed mark, an…
