noun
- the process of officially testing and marking precious metals to certify their purity
verb
- present participle of hallmark: to mark with an official stamp certifying quality or authenticity
Examples
- The jewelry store sent the gold rings for hallmarking before selling them.
- Hallmarking ensures customers know the exact purity of their silver purchases.
- The craftsman is hallmarking each piece according to government standards.
- Without proper hallmarking, the precious metal cannot be legally sold.
- The hallmarking process involves testing the metal’s composition in a laboratory.
- She learned about hallmarking requirements in her jewelry design course.