Engraved or Printed? The Truth Between Manual Hallmarking and Misleading Cardboard

 In the world of silver, the difference isn’t just technical — it’s ethical.

🔨 Genuine Hallmarking: When Metal Speaks

Manual hallmarking is an ancient, precise, and legally regulated process. A hardened steel punch marks the metal with force and craftsmanship, leaving a permanent, verifiable, and lawful imprint.

• The engraved 925 hallmark is required by law

• Every punch is registered and traceable

• The mark endures over time — it doesn’t fade

• It’s the technical signature that certifies authenticity

👉 It’s like a passport for the object. 👉 Without hallmarking, silver cannot travel in truth.

🧻 Printed Cardboard: The Polished Lie

Many manufacturers insert a cardboard slip inside the frame that reads:

“Silver 925”

But the metal… isn’t engraved. Isn’t hallmarked. Isn’t guaranteed.

• The cardboard is an unverifiable statement

• It can be printed by anyone, without oversight

• It holds no legal or technical value

• It’s often used to disguise non-noble materials

👉 It’s like claiming a degree without showing the certificate. 👉 It’s like framing a memory… in a printed lie.

💎 SEC OF FLORENCE: The Signature That Engraves, Not Prints

For over 30 years, SEC OF FLORENCE has never taken shortcuts with cardboard.

Every frame is:

• Made of solid 925 silver, not plated

• Manually hallmarked with the 925 stamp

• Signed with ★1174 FI, the official maker’s code

• Hand-finished in Florence, with care and precision

👉 Because truth isn’t printed. It’s engraved.

🔍 How to Spot What’s Genuine

1. Look for the engraved 925 hallmark on the metal

2. Ignore the inner cardboard

3. Verify the maker’s punch (★1174 FI)

4. Beware of sellers who don’t sign what they sell

✨ Conclusion

Hallmarking is an act of responsibility. Cardboard is a shortcut for those who avoid traceability.

Engraved metal speaks. Printed cardboard… stays silent. The signature in silver is the voice of truth.

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📷 Every frame is a statement. Every detail, a signature. 👉 Tap the photo and choose truth.