PROMINENT METAL STAMPS

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

I noticed on two jewelry shows last night that the jewelry stamp .925 was obvious inside the back of hoop earrings.

As a former jeweler, there are so many other places to place the stamp so not seen when wearing them. I've also noticed "China" or "India" placed where it's noticed on jewelry. I returned earrings that had a large CZ stamp that was too visible.

Does it bother anyone else?

PinkyPetunia · ‎03-09-2010

I can't say I've noticed, but I haven't ordered any new jewelry in years.

My DH passed away in 2020 and I don't wear any rings now. Earrings and neckchains I have in abundance and have been wearing what I have.

Pyrite2616 · ‎11-09-2023

It might be these Sophie Blake earrings that you're talking about. You can tell that they're not great jewelry designers. The stamp on hoop earrings should be on the end of the tubing, the post or the backing.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

I used to put the stamp or sign the hoop inside near the post or where the wire goes through the ear. It can never be seen there. @Pyrite2616 Thanks for posting the pic.

Desert Lily · ‎06-24-2011

When I was a Buyer, one of my categories was fine jewelry. I attended numerous major jewelry shows throughout those years & regularly went to LA. The stock at those shows was pre-stamped. I never a met a jeweler who did their own stamps, only goldsmiths, etc.

I had some custom jewelry made some years ago. I went to a jewelry designer, chose the stones & gold type, gave him drawings that he refined for my authorization, and he didn't stamp my items.

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

After seeing the photos of stamping such large stamps on small pieces of jewelry, I doubt that would be a purchase I would ever consider for many reasons. Flashy stamping does not equal a well-made product or an attractive earring from each angle viewed.

Money screams; wealth whispers.

tends2dogs · ‎05-08-2010

@Desert Lily wrote:
When I was a Buyer, one of my categories was fine jewelry. I attended numerous major jewelry shows throughout those years & regularly went to LA. The stock at those shows was pre-stamped. I never a met a jeweler who did their own stamps, only goldsmiths, etc.

I had some custom jewelry made some years ago. I went to a jewelry designer, chose the stones & gold type, gave him drawings that he refined for my authorization, and he didn't stamp my items.

That is what I thought when I read the OP. Anyone could stamp anything. Where is the proof?

One would have to be very careful. There are many deceivers out there.

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Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@Desert Lily wrote:
When I was a Buyer, one of my categories was fine jewelry. I attended numerous major jewelry shows throughout those years & regularly went to LA. The stock at those shows was pre-stamped. I never a met a jeweler who did their own stamps, only goldsmiths, etc.

I had some custom jewelry made some years ago. I went to a jewelry designer, chose the stones & gold type, gave him drawings that he refined for my authorization, and he didn't stamp my items.

There are regulations You are correct @Desert Lily . You must have a registered trademark before you can qualify stamp anything. It needs to be registered with state and federal levels so you can be found if you are defrauding someone. The average jewelry designer selling random pieces of homemade jewelry will send out their pieces to be stamped as it is not easy to go through the regulations necessary (time and cost) to hand stamp at home. If they are doing so there can be repercussions from The Federal Trade Commission.

I worked in the industry for years. Sadly, I saw many consumers victims of fraudulent practices.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

I had a .925 stamp that I placed inside every piece I made. If it was too small a piece and/or difficult to stamp, I hand engraved the metal and always engraved my initials. Unless you're making jewelry in huge quantites to sell to a retailer, going through all the regulations is not necessary.

All pieces made or designed by an individual artist should at least have the type of metal stamped or engraved inside...especially gold or platinum. If not, any appraisals would mean removing stones and testing the metal w/ chemicals to verify the piece.

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@Shanus wrote:
I had a .925 stamp that I placed inside every piece I made. If it was too small a piece and/or difficult to stamp, I hand engraved the metal and always engraved my initials. Unless you're making jewelry in huge quantites to sell to a retailer, going through all the regulations is not necessary.

All pieces made or designed by an individual artist should at least have the type of metal stamped or engraved inside...especially gold or platinum. If not, any appraisals would mean removing stones and testing the metal w/ chemicals to verify the piece.

????????? Yes, some THINK they can get away without going through the regulations set forth by the industry (for consumer protection) but sadly their customers have no idea that they don't FOLLOW regulations. When I worked in the industry, I saw a great deal of under karat gold stamped from unscrupulous jewelry dealers who thought they could do whatever they wanted. 🙄 Same with silversmiths.

edited to add...some do stamp their own jewelry but it is NOT legal to do so.