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Russian Hallmarks on ring
by: M. McFalls

Hallmarks on my ring are as follows, First Hallmark is 43 second Hallmarks, M ☆ with Hammer and Sickle inside the Star then the numbers 875. Please help with the first hallmark of 43

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19th century Russian necklace
by: Anonymous

I have a rose gold necklace that was my great-great grandmother's from 19th century Russia. All I know is that it has a hallmark of Saint George slaying the dragon. Excellent condition except for a small portion repaired with lead soldering. looking for more info...

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Russian Hallmarks Hammer & Sickle
by: Anonymous

Hi I have a ring with what I have been told are Russian hallmarks 73k B hammer & sickle & 583.
can anyone help? thank you

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russian marks
by: Anonymous

old antique Russian mark 84 for gold (24K)

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Russian necklace
by: Karen

I have a Russian necklace, took it to a jewelry store they said it had no mark, why is that?

Thanks

Karen

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Soviet Jewelry Hallmarks
by: Ed

You’d need to get a good photo of the hallmark. If you don’t have the means to do it yourself, find a reputable photographer who has a Macro lens, and almost all photographers will have one.
There is a site I found, which I have NO affiliation with, that does Soviet Jewelry Hallmark Certification. Send them the photo and they send you a certificate after they evaluate the hallmark.
Just google Soviet Jewelry Hallmarks and it will come up.

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marks on a supposedly russian bracelet
by: Yvonne

Thank you for clarification on the two Russian silver marks in use and both of which were used in two different time periods in the Russian Hallmarking system. Your input is appreciated. Would you have an opinion on the numbers or letters on Angela's bracelet that the antique dealer thought were Russian hallmarks?
I have never come across this mark before.
Thanks again for your input!

Yvonne

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Russian Gold Marks
by: Anonymous

The gold fineness for Russian gold are 375, 500, 583 for 14k, 585 for 14k, 750 for 21k and 958 for 24k. As you noticed no 875

875 is a Soviet silver mark, 84 is Imperial Russia silver mark.
And also silver is cheap, very easy to test, nobody going to waist money to do fake marks.

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Antique Russian Jewelry
by: Anonymous

Good Morning Angela

What a lovely bracelet! Russian Jewelry is a specialized area. One of my favorite areas, I got hooked while researching the subject: Carl Faberge Imperial Easter Eggs.

Antique Russian jewelry is definitely not an area I would recommend for those new to investing in Antique Jewelry. The hallmarking system is intricate and precise. Russian authorities describe the components that make up the Russian hallmark as "Elements".

There are three distinct periods in Russian Hallmarking history.
The first, is referred to as the IMPERIAL when Russia was ruled by the Czar and continued until the Russian Revolution of 1917.
The second period, from 1917 to 1992, is when Russia was a SOVIET.
The third and current period is from 1992 to present, is that of the Russian FEDERATION.

In Russia, two-digit numbers refer to zolotniks, which is a weight designation, which convert into the metric system, e.g., 56 = 583 (14k),

I believe 84 is a Russian mark for Silver,
875 is also a Russian mark for Silver

However the mark you have described has me stumped. I don't know if it is even Russian?! There is a two letter mark that looks like two digits (in English) and this designation was struck on items that did not meet the minimum legal standard. Previoulsy stamped items that upon retesting did not meet the minimum legal standard were also struck with this mark. It looks like HII and two last letter are connected at the top by a horizontal line. The letters translate to equivalent NP which stands for Not Proved.

Although this piece is probably not a fake, not even sure if it's even Russian, as the "elements" don't seem to fit anywhere, to advise would be collectors to this area, to take particular care as there are fake Tsarist Russia hallmarks out there in the marketplace. They come from Poland, Ukraine, Romany (North Poland), Hungary and other East European countries. Many of these pieces are offered on eBay but they are also being sold in Eurtopean Markets by Russians and East European sellers.

A photo of the mark, (if at all possible) and surrounding marks, preferably two or three taken at different angles, would help, also a clear image of the clasp.

Alternatively, you might like to get an independent antique jewelry appraisal online. That way you will also have a valuation. It is an easy and straightforward process. Details are Here

Best Wishes,
Yvonne

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