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alexl




Joined: 10 Aug 2010
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Location: Essex
Posted: 10/08/2010 
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Hi all,

This is my first post, and I'd like to ask if anyone can determine what exactly my jewellery is made of. Well, it is a cross on a chain, and on the side is engraved an inconspicuous 'silver'. There no actual hallmarks, however, so could anyone tell me if this is actually Silver?
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silvermakersmarks
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Joined: 24 Jan 2008
Posts: 1099
Location: United Kingdom
Posted: 10/08/2010 
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Yes, it is probably silver. There is a limit below which silver does not need to be hallmarked. Small jewellery items are often simply marked with the word silver.
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