Other UK publications
Bradbury's Book of Hallmarks
The Bradbury’s book of hallmarks is regarded throughout the UK Jewellery, Silversmithing and Antique trade as a definitive guide to marks of origin on English, Scottish and Irish silver, gold and platinum and on foreign imported silver and gold plate 1544 to 2010.
To buy this book contact your local Assay Office
Selling precious metal jewellery in the UK
Traders who wish to sell precious metal jewellery, ie Platinum, Gold, Silver or Palladium in the UK must follow the rules laid out by law in the Hallmarking Act 1973.
If these rules are not followed Trading Standards Officers have the right to seize goods immediately and the seller is committing an illegal act.
A Practical Guide to Hallmarking (PDF, 762 Kb)
Selling Precious Metal Jewellery in the UK (PDF, 37 Kb)
