assay-mark

Examples

• All

• She checked the silverware for an assay-mark before buying it at the antique shop.

• The absence of an assay-mark raised doubts about the necklace's authenticity.

• Every gold ring sold in the UK must carry an assay-mark to guarantee its purity.

• I noticed the assay-mark on the gold ring.

• This necklace has a visible assay-mark indicating it is made of genuine gold.

• The antique dealer verified the assay-mark on the silverware to confirm its authenticity.

• Each piece of jewelry is required to display an assay-mark to guarantee its quality.

Synonyms

S

stamp

vsassay-mark

73 1.0

A mark made by pressing or printing to show official approval

is specifically a stamped mark for metals that proves origin and genuineness

M

marker

vsassay-mark

71 2.0

A sign or symbol that shows who something belongs to

is a specialized stamped sign used to certify metal origin and genuineness

M

marking

vsassay-mark

69 3.0

A pattern or sign on something that helps you tell it apart

is a specific stamped certificate for metals proving origin and authenticity

H

hallmark

vsassay-mark

• Specialized

3 5.3

A small official mark on gold or silver that shows where it was made and how pure it is

is mainly about proving genuine origin and authenticity rather than purity

M

mintmark

vsassay-mark

• Specialized

1 9.1

A small letter or sign on a coin that shows the place it was made

focuses on certifying origin and authenticity for precious metal items rather than coin origin

C

countermark

vsassay-mark

• Specialized

9.3

A mark stamped on coins, documents, or goods to show they are official

is the original single certification mark for metal authenticity rather than a reissue

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Etymology