Michelle: I am a jeweller registered with the London assay office in the UK with my own hallmarking maker's mark. Hallmarking prevents false claims of solid precious metal in cases when it is only plated by that metal or contains less than the claimed amount of precious metal.
I have also recently obtained a French hallmark which allows me to sell solid silver jewellery in France as well.
Below are some examples of my work which is available for sale in solid 925 (Sterling) or 950 silver.
Solid sterling silver hinged bracelet. All handmade from 950 and 925 flat sheet, tubing, and wire. Matt filed finish on outside, polished on inside. Captive hinged bolt clasp. Hallmarked with my maker's mark and French douanes as > 30 g of silver. Dimensions 17.8 cm long, width 2.4 cm (2.6 cm at clasp), thickness of 1.2 mm. Overall weight 43.4 g. Euro 700