Hallmarking: meaning, definitions and examples
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hallmarking
[ ˈhɔːl.mɑː.kɪŋ ]
legal process
Hallmarking is the process of certifying the standard of a metal, especially precious metals like gold and silver. It involves the application of a mark or stamp to indicate the purity of the metal content. This practice helps prevent fraud and ensures that consumers are receiving quality assurance in their purchases.
Synonyms
assaying, certification, quality marking.
Examples of usage
- The jeweler provided a hallmarking certificate with the necklace.
- The law mandates hallmarking for all gold items sold.
- Consumers should check for hallmarking before purchasing precious metals.
Translations
Translations of the word "hallmarking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marcação de qualidade
🇮🇳 हॉलमार्किंग
🇩🇪 Punzierung
🇮🇩 penandaan
🇺🇦 пробірне клеймо
🇵🇱 probierz
🇯🇵 ホールマーク
🇫🇷 titulaire de marque
🇪🇸 marcado
🇹🇷 damgalama
🇰🇷 홀마킹
🇸🇦 علامة الجودة
🇨🇿 puncování
🇸🇰 razenie
🇨🇳 标记
🇸🇮 označevanje
🇮🇸 gæði merki
🇰🇿 знак сапа
🇬🇪 მარკირება
🇦🇿 markalama
🇲🇽 marcado
Etymology
The term 'hallmarking' has its origins in the late Middle Ages when precious metals were marked with a responsibility mark by the Goldsmiths' Company in London. The purpose was to protect consumers from adulterated metal and to establish standards of purity. The word 'hallmark' itself is derived from the 'hall' or a place where goldsmiths first conducted their trade, and 'mark' referring to the stamp or emblem they used. Over time, hallmarking became a regulated practice in many countries, with official hallmarking offices formed to uphold standards and provide consumers with assurance regarding the quality of their purchases. Today, hallmarking is an important aspect of jewelry manufacturing and trade.