Do you have a mark that you'd like to identify?
Do you think it might be Australian?
We offer a range of services to help you identify jewellery marks!
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If you recognise your mark as one of the more common ones shown below, you can download an information sheet. The sheet contains information about the maker along with an indicator of the rarity of the mark. It also includes example images too. We charge a small amount so we can keep this website running. If you don't recognise your mark from the common ones below then contact us using the form below and we will try to provide further information.
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(Due to the volume of enquiries we get and the time it takes us to respond, we charge a small $5 contribution for our time helping to research and identify a mark. We'll only charge if we can confidently identify the mark).
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Check out our tips to identify your marks here where you'll find some info to get you started or check out our gallery for photos of Australian jewellery. Also check out our FAQ's for other tricks and tips.
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Remember that knowing more about the mark can ensure you appreciate the true value to your jewellery as well as revealing more about the history of it.
COMMON AUSTRALIAN MARKS
THE MEANING OF JEWELLERY NUMBER MARKINGS - Info Sheet
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The number markings on jewellery are unlikely to reveal the maker unless they are patent or registered design marks, however they will often help to understand the value of the jewellery by indicating the purity of the gold used to make it. and the provenance Find out more from our simple helpsheet >>
STAR WITH A BAR - Info Sheet: $1.50
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The star with a bar was the mark used by a popular Melbourne jeweller. Find out more from our simple help sheet >>
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ANCHOR - Info Sheet: $1.50
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The Anchor was used by an Australian jeweller as their makers mark. It can be confusing as the anchor was also used by European jewellers. Find out more from our help sheet >>
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UNICORN HEAD - Info Sheet: $1.50
I know it doesn't exactly look like it, but this mark is actually a Unicorn head. It was used by another popular Australian jeweller. Download the info sheet and find out more >>
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...OR REQUEST A SEARCH NOW:
Fill in your details into the form below (or just drop us an email) with a description of your marks and we'll be in touch with more info!
Alternatively just email us? Include photos if you have them! Email: info@australianhallmarks.com
EXAMPLE AUSTRALIAN MARKS:
Star with bar + 9 + Sheaf
Unicorn + 9 + W
Anchor + 18 + Ship
OTHER MARKS:
Here's a list of many other known Australian maker's marks.: