Article 44. Methods of Hallmarking Jewelry and Other Items Made of Precious Metals and Precious Stones
On precious metals and precious stones (LRU-710-son) · Date: 23.08.2021 · In force
Hallmarking of jewelry and other items made of precious metals and precious stones with the state assay hallmark or standard fineness mark shall be carried out by mechanical (percussion) method or by laser method.
The choice of the method of applying the state hallmark shall be determined by the Assay Chamber in agreement with the person presenting them for assaying and hallmarking.
The manufacturer of jewelry shall independently determine the method of applying the personal brand of the manufacturer and the mark of the fineness of the established sample.
The manufacturer of jewelry, carrying out hallmarking of jewelry and other products made of precious metals and precious stones with a personal hallmark of the manufacturer by the laser method, shall be obliged to confirm its authenticity.
