925 NH
- Maker
- Michael Valitutti (Noble House / Gems en Vogue) attributed, not confirmed
- Struck in
- Toronto, Canada attributed, not confirmed
- Recorded on
- 1 piece
This dual stamp combines a standard purity fineness mark with the maker's initials. The numeral "925" designates solid sterling silver (containing 92.5% pure silver by weight), while the adjacent "NH" stands for Noble House, the jewelry manufacturing and design firm established by Canadian designer Michael Valitutti, primarily known for his Gems en Vogue collection.
Pieces carrying the "925 NH" stamp are typically substantial, ornate statement rings, pendants, and bracelets. They frequently incorporate multi-gemstone settings, Byzantine- or Renaissance-inspired filigree, pierced undergalleries, and selective 14k or 18k yellow gold-plated accents over solid sterling silver cast mounts.
When examining the interior of a band, look for the letters "NH" struck in block capitals directly beside or beneath "925". This mark should not be confused with standard New Hampshire regional marks or unrelated contemporary makers using NH initials, which typically lack the distinctive, heavy gemstone-set aesthetic and cast undergallery construction of Valitutti's Noble House line.
Previously sold with this mark
Kept on the record — a maker's back catalogue is most of the evidence that a mark is what we say it is.
What this entry is based on
- one piece carrying this mark, handled and photographed by this shop Written with the piece in hand. No published hallmark reference covers most of these marks.
Nothing outside this shop has been checked for this mark yet. What is above comes from the pieces themselves and from what was written while they were in hand.
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