Hallmarking Guide

All items (over certain weights) sold in the UK and described as being made from gold, silver, platinum or palladium must have a legally recognised hallmark. The law is set out in the Hallmarking Act 1973 (which has been amended and updated on various occasions).

If a precious metal item weighs less than a certain amount it is not compulsory to apply a hallmark. The minimum weight thresholds are: