The Irish Assay Office was established in 1637, making it one of the oldest hallmarking institutions in the world. In Ireland, all items made from gold, silver, and platinum are subject to compulsory assay and hallmarking, ensuring authenticity, quality, and consumer protection.
Saw Framed has been registered with the Irish Assay Office since 2020. Following a recent change of studio address, our registration certificate was reissued to reflect this update. You can find further details about hallmarking requirements on the Irish Assay Office website Company of Goldsmith of Dublin Assay Office, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
In 2025, Saw Framed transitioned away from traditional punched hallmarks, adopting deep laser hallmarking instead. This method allows for greater precision and clarity, particularly suited to my sculptural and limited-edition metalwork, while maintaining full compliance with Irish hallmarking standards.
From 2026 onwards, all limited-edition wearable metalwork by Saw Framed will carry four official hallmarks:
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the Maker’s Mark - HMG (My initials)
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the Irish Hibernia mark (The Dublin Assay Office Mark)
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the Metal Fineness mark - 925 (925 Sterling Silver)
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the Date Letter - P (Year 2026)
Together, these hallmarks represent a guarantee of quality, origin, and craftsmanship — a tradition that has been upheld in Ireland for centuries and continues to be an essential part of our practice today.