Hallmarking has Existed for 1000's of Years. Jeffrey Levin Writes About his Jewelry Marks and History

Love a history lesson? The practice of identifying and authenticating works of art have been in play for thousands of years. The jewelry marking system is no different. Having been apprenticed and qualified as a jeweler in South Africa, the English marking system was a familiar precedent for Jeffrey.

Read about the marks Jeffrey stamps on his collection and the clues that “hallmarks,” “makers marks” and other identifying stamps provide to a piece's age and origin. Read More