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History of Hallmarks
Hallmarking is the oldest form of consumer protection and has been in existence since the end of the 12th Century. Unfortunately names registered before the end of the 17th Century cannot be identified because a fire destroyed the London Assay Office in 1861. Below follows a summary of the main changes to hallmarking through the ages.
Amethyst – February Birthstone
6th and 17th Wedding Anniversary Gift Amethyst: The purple variety of the quartz family of gemstone, is found in a range of shades from pastel
Sapphire – September Birthstone
45th Wedding Anniversary Gift Sapphire. A member of the corundum family. The red variety is called Ruby and all other colours are Sapphire, their name
Turquoise – Birthstone for December
11th Wedding Anniversary gift Turquoise is found amongst the world’s oldest jewellery, seen in items from the tombs of the ancient Egyptians. The ancient Egyptians