Understanding 625 B NV Hallmark on Jewelry

Decoding the Mark

ComponentMeaning
62562.5% silver = 625 Silver (925 Sterling = 92.5% Ag; 625 = 62.5% Ag + 37.5% Cu/other)
BBritish Standard (Britannia mark) – UK assay office certification
NVMaker's mark / sponsor's mark (unique to manufacturer/jeweler)

Clarification

625 Silver is NOT sterling silver. Sterling = 925 (92.5% Ag). 625 is a lower-purity silver alloy, more durable, used in some jewelry and silverware. The "B" indicates it meets British standards for that alloy.

The NV mark allows traceability to the specific maker.

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