what balance scales mean on silver
Ralph Lauren
There are a number of "hallmarks" used to identify silver and gold. This give the grade of the metal and normally age. There are a great number of sites that carry the relevant hallmarks. Be-aware that many "silver" rings are in fact a metal dipped in molten silver or gold and are not actually solid silver or gold - these are often marked as well but to identify precious metal coating.
it means the polo is fake. scoonie scone
67 in roman numerals; 1967 the initial establishment of the Polo label
67 in roman numerals; 1967 the initial establishment of the Polo label
Silver hallmarks in shape of a sword was and is used in the Netherlands on items too small for a full hallmarking and on excess pieces of fully hallmarked items made of multiple parts.
No they are absolutely not. They have been tangled in lawsuits because Ralph Lauren's pony logo is very similar at a glance. Ralph Lauren is a high-end brand and U.S. Polo Association is rather low-end.
There are quite a few. The marks you are talking about are called Maker's Marks or Hallmarks. Depending on when/where it was made, you should be able to locate it and determine what it means.
Probably the hallmark? Google hallmarks to find out more.
German silver: This silver-colored metal actually contains no silver at all. It is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc. It will not polish to the high shine possible with silver alloys. Marks include German Silver and E.P.N.S (electroplated nickel silver).
The letters "HMI" on silver jewelry typically stand for "Hallmarked Metal Identifier," indicating that the piece has been tested and verified for its silver content. This hallmark ensures that the jewelry meets specific standards for purity, often denoting that it is sterling silver (92.5% silver content). Hallmarks like HMI serve to protect consumers by providing assurance of quality and authenticity in silver jewelry.