What Does 800 Mean on Jewelry?

An 800 stamp means 80% pure silver — a continental European standard common in German, Italian, and older silver. It's below sterling (92.5%), so it's a bit harder and less bright, but it's still genuine solid silver with melt value.

What is a 800 piece worth?

800 silver has real silver value but slightly less than sterling (925). Its higher copper content can give it a warmer tone.

How to verify a 800 stamp

Scan the 800 stamp with the Hallmark Reader and confirm the metal with the Is It Real? tool. Anyone can stamp a mark on metal, so a hallmark alone isn't proof — the fastest way to check is to photograph the stamp and run it through the free Hallmark Reader, then confirm the metal itself with the Is It Real? tool. For a full picture of what your piece is worth, get a free jewelry appraisal. To compare 800 with every other mark side by side, see the full jewelry stamps and markings chart.

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