Eretz Yisrael
- Struck in
- Israel attributed, not confirmed
- Recorded on
- 1 piece
"Eretz Yisrael" is an origin stamp denoting the Land of Israel, rather than a signature identifying a specific maker or silversmith. The mark frequently appears struck in Hebrew characters (ארץ ישראל) alongside silver purity marks such as "925" or "Sterling." It designates that the piece was manufactured within Israel.
Jewelry bearing this mark ranges from early- to mid-20th-century Judaica and Bezalel-style metalwork to Brutalist and modernist studio silver produced by Israeli workshops. Pieces often feature textured surfaces, filigree, or local stones such as Eilat stone, Roman glass, or cabochons set in heavy silver mounts.
When examining a piece, do not mistake "Eretz Yisrael" for an artisan's name or workshop hallmark. It functions strictly as a regional origin mark. Additional stamps—such as an independent workshop emblem, designer initials, or numeric purity marks—should be checked separately to determine the specific maker.
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.
Know something we don't about this mark? Tell us — corrections from collectors are how a reference like this gets better.