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    what do the markings on sterling silver mean?

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    The markings denote the year of manufacture of the item, the assay house where the marking was done and the maker. Google ' siver hallmarks' for more info/

    http://www.925-1000.com this site will have all your answers, 925 is the number mark for sterling silver but there are many makers marks such as lions and anchors that tell you who made the item. Check the site out it is a complete encyclopedia of silver marks.

    http://www.925-1000.com     This site has all the answers, it is an online encyclopedia of marks for silver. It will tell you what all the symbols and numbers mean.  925 is the number mark for sterling but there are many others



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