Hallmarking Information
Genuine Sterling Silver Jewellery
All Annie Haak Designs silver jewellery is crafted from genuine 925 sterling silver and bears a 925 stamp to indicate its purity.
Sterling silver contains 92.5% pure silver, with the remaining 7.5% consisting of other metals added to enhance strength and durability.
All Annie Haak Designs sterling silver jewellery bears a 925 stamp to indicate its silver purity.
Where a design contains materials other than 925 sterling silver, this will be clearly stated within the product description.
What is a Hallmark?
A hallmark is an official mark applied by an independent UK Assay Office, verifying that an item has been tested and meets the legal standard for its precious metal content.
Hallmarking provides assurance that the item you have purchased is made from the precious metal stated.
Annie Haak Designs is registered with the London Assay Office and fully complies with the Hallmarking Act 1973.
Which designs are Hallmarked?
Under UK law, sterling silver items weighing more than 7.78 grams must be hallmarked by an Assay Office.
All Annie Haak Designs sterling silver jewellery that exceeds this weight threshold is independently tested and hallmarked by the London Assay Office.
Sterling silver items weighing 7.78 grams or less are exempt from mandatory hallmarking under UK legislation. However, these pieces are still made from genuine 925 sterling silver and are stamped accordingly unless otherwise stated.
Understanding the difference between a 925 stamp and a Hallmark
A 925 stamp indicates that an item is made from sterling silver containing 92.5% pure silver.
A hallmark is an official mark applied by an Assay Office following independent testing of the metal content.
As a result, some smaller sterling silver pieces may carry a 925 stamp but not a hallmark, as they fall below the legal weight threshold requiring hallmarking.
Other materials used in our Jewellery
While many Annie Haak Designs collections are crafted from 925 sterling silver, we also offer selected designs made from other materials, including:
• Gold-Plated Sterling Silver
• Gold-Filled Components
• Gold-Plated Brass
The materials used in each piece are clearly detailed within the individual product description.
Our commitment to quality
We are committed to providing clear and accurate information about the materials used in our jewellery, allowing you to shop with confidence.
Every product page clearly states the materials used, and all sterling silver jewellery is manufactured to meet the quality standards you would expect from Annie Haak Designs.
Learn more about Hallmarking
You can find out more about hallmarking on the London Assay Office website.
