[Jewelry making - Article 00268] - Re: [Orchid] Identifying Hallmarks

[Greg DeMark]

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Eddie,

    The answer to your question is research.  First you must determine
    which country the item is from. 

    If the item is from the U.S. you may want to check the book American
    Jewelry Manufacturers by Dorothy Rainwater and published by
    Schiffer. Jewelers Circular Keystone also publishes updated editions
    of the Brand Name & Trademark Guide. 

    If the item is from another country you must first determine which
    country. The most information is available on England, Scotland and
    Ireland. Try Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks edited by Ian Pickford.
    Another good resource is The book of old Silver by Seymour B. Wyler.
    There are also some websites that have Hallmark information.  Just do
    a search of the term Hallmarks to see what comes up. 

    I have spent many years working with and researching Antique Jewelry
    and I will tell you that sometimes it is a challenge determining who
    made a piece. Determining which country a piece is from is often a
    challenge as well but there are clues that can be learned over time. 

Good Luck
Greg DeMark
email: greg AT demarkjewelry.com
Website: www.demarkjewelry.com
Custom Jewelry - Handmade Jewelry - Antique Jewelry

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