What does 830S mean on jewelry?

What does 830S mean on jewelry?

830 mark used before 1927, denoting the 83% silver content used before going to the sterling standard. Also present is the GI 830S mark as well. Often earlier pieces could be stamped multiple times. This set of marks combines the circle GI mark with Georg Jensen mark from 1915-1930.

What is 830 s silver?

830 silver is real silver with a relatively high purity. The number 830 refers to its level of purity, and it means that your silver item is 83% silver and 17% alloy. This number system is an easy way to tell an item’s purity. Another example is 900 silver which is equal to 90% silver.

Is Danish silver hallmarked?

In 1988 Denmark became member of the Hallmarking Convention and a revised version of the national control mark was introduced. The minimum official silver fineness is . 800.

How can you tell a fake Georg Jensen?

The main trademark of an authentic Jensen piece is the designer’s name itself, initials or personal marks are etched in a clandestine manner. In some of his pieces, only the initials and model number are added. To continue his work, artists were trained using his principles as the foundation of their pieces.

What purity is Danish silver?

Danish Assay Marks This mark guarantees a silver purity minimum of 826/1000 (unless a higher standard mark is indicated). Each year the design of the mark was slightly changed – making it unique, the numbers below indicate the year (four digits were used until 1771, two digits after, with a few exceptions).

How do I know if hallmark is on silver?

Purity Markings The most common hallmark is meant to tell you an item’s precious metal purity. The first thing you want to look for is the shape of the stamp. A rectangular shape with the corners shaved off will tell you immediately that the item is gold. An oval stamp would indicate the item is silver.

Is Georg Jensen collectable?

Pieces of Georg Jensen jewellery are highly valuable and collectable. If you own a piece of Georg Jensen silver and would like to find out more about the pioneering silversmith, please read our history section at the bottom of this page.

Why is some sterling silver not hallmarked?

Sterling Silver wire is not stamped. The cost of getting a registered trademark costs over $1,000, and since BY LAW an item that is stamped 925 MUST have the manufacturer’s registered trademark alongside the purity stamp, many small jewelers and Native American jewelers cannot afford this cost for a legal hallmark.

What is the meaning of 830s?

It consists of the national symbol of a crowned rampant lion holding a battle axe inside a circular frame, the silver fineness mark and the maker’s mark. In 1892, silver fineness was standardized at .830 and the mark 830S became compulsory. In 1920, standard .925 started to replace .830 purity.

When did the 830 silver mark start being used on coins?

This set of hallmarks combines the 830 silver mark with the GI and, unusally enough, the city “COPENHAGEN” The circled GI marking places it between 1915 and 1930. In this case the .830 silver mark would date it pre-1927, and the city mark was used between 1907-1915.

What is the difference between 830s and 925?

In 1892, silver fineness was standardized at .830 and the mark 830S became compulsory. In 1920, standard .925 started to replace .830 purity.

What is the difference between Georg Jensen 830s and continental silver?

The current Georg Jensen hallmark bears an uncanny resemblance to one of the older hallmarks. One way of differentiating the two is the 830S mark. Continental silver, which only contains 83% silver, was the older standard used before 1927, when the silversmithy switched over to Sterling.

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