[Jewelry making - Article 01053] - [Orchid] Hallmark and where you live

[Lizzieq]

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Dear Orchid Members,

    I am a resident of the USA and we have our own national standards
    for showing metal quality and manufacturer responsibility in a
    produced item, whether mass produced or a single custom jewelry
    item. In some countries, items must go to a certified government
    approved assay office for marking. 

    Will you comment on the various procedures used in your country?  In
    the USA, some would say the standard is too lax, allowing the
    individual to mark the item and if intended by the unconscionable,
    to falsify the mark. I see this possibility but have not seen the
    abuse on any scale for concern. I have trust in the system in use in
    my home country as used by manufacturers. The basic rule here comes
    down to the hallmark: If you karat stamp and item, you must place
    your hallmark there to accept responsibility as to the truthfulness
    of the statement. 

    Are the standards in your country a pain to the jeweler?  Do you
    prefer the methods used in your homeland?  What MUST you do to
    legally mark your jewelry? 

Any comments will be appreciated.
Tom

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