What Does 835 Mean on Jewelry?

An 835 stamp means 83.5% pure silver, a standard often found in older German, Dutch, and Scandinavian silver. It's purer than 800 but below sterling (925). It's solid silver with real melt value, common in vintage and filigree work.

What is a 835 piece worth?

835 silver sits between 800 and sterling in purity and value — genuine silver with a slightly higher copper content than 925.

How to verify a 835 stamp

Confirm the 835 mark with the Hallmark Reader before valuing. 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 835 with every other mark side by side, see the full jewelry stamps and markings chart.

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