Hello all,

First post so please go easy on me!

I have some questions regarding the hallmarking of a Sterling Silver cuff bracelet. Should I have it sent off to be hallmarked before or after shaping (ie as a flat piece of silver sheet or as the finished article)?

Also, I will be applying some punch decoration to the piece so would I need to get it hallmarked before punching the decoration or after? My concern is that the punches will either interfere with the hallmark or the hallmark will interfere with the punch design.

The silver will be approximately 2.5mm think.

Many thanks for you help in advance.

Kindest regards,
Cameron