{"id":957,"date":"2026-04-23T05:11:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T03:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simattabijoux.com\/?page_id=957"},"modified":"2026-10-05T01:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T23:46:12","slug":"poincons-garanties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.simattabijoux.com\/en\/hallmarks-guarantees\/","title":{"rendered":"Hallmarks & Guarantees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2745f65 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"2745f65\"><style>.stk-2745f65 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1A1E21) !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.simattabijoux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/495D4CB5-EE29-4660-AC91-20F67381681B.png) !important;padding-top:100px !important;padding-bottom:100px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-2745f65:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1A1E21) !important;opacity:0.5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-2745f65 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2745f65-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1764027\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1764027\"><style>.stk-1764027-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1764027-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1764027-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-98c76d6\" id=\"poincons-amp-garanties\" data-block-id=\"98c76d6\"><style>.stk-98c76d6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-98c76d6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:35px !important;}}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\">Hallmarks &amp; Guarantees<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-18a8f2b\" data-block-id=\"18a8f2b\"><style>.stk-18a8f2b {height:100px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-18a8f2b {height:60px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ac7e768\" data-block-id=\"ac7e768\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">At Simatta Bijoux, transparency and trust are at the heart of our commitment. That is why we want to explain clearly what hallmarks are, and why they matter when you buy a piece of gold, silver or platinum jewelry.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>What is a hallmark?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hallmark is an official mark stamped on a piece of precious metal jewelry. It certifies the purity of the metal (legal fineness) and, in some cases, the identity of the manufacturer or importer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Mandatory hallmarks in France<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In France, hallmarks are mandatory for all jewelry in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gold \u2265 3 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver \u2265 30 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platinum \u2265 0.5 gram<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below these weights, a hallmark is not mandatory, but it remains a sign of quality and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>The different types of hallmarks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The fineness mark (or guarantee hallmark):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applied by French Customs, it certifies the precious metal content of the jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the main symbols:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gold 750\/1000 (18k): an eagle\u2019s head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold 585\/1000 (14k): a scallop shell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold 375\/1000 (9k): a clover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver 925\/1000: a head of Minerva<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platinum 950\/1000: a dog\u2019s head<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The maker\u2019s or importer\u2019s mark:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes the form of a lozenge containing initials and a symbol. It identifies the craftsperson or company responsible for manufacturing or importing the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All our jewelry complies with French legislation and bears the required hallmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Why do these hallmarks matter?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f Legal guarantee of the quality of the precious metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f Security for resale or insurance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f Proof of authenticity in case of dispute<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f Traceability of the jewelry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>What do these hallmarks look like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simattabijoux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0101-724x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-968\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A legal obligation<br><\/strong><br>The presence of these hallmarks is checked by the French Customs authority (Direction G\u00e9n\u00e9rale des Douanes). Any piece sold without a hallmark when it should bear one is illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>At Simatta Bijoux, trust is engraved in every piece<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All our gold, silver and gold-plated jewelry strictly complies with the regulations. You can buy with complete peace of mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\ud83d\udcde A question about a hallmark? Contact us, we are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hallmarks &amp; Guarantees At Simatta Bijoux, transparency and trust are at the heart of our commitment. That is why we want to explain clearly what hallmarks are, and why they matter when you buy a piece of gold, silver or platinum jewelry. What is a hallmark? 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