Hi, I've got some finished pieces ready for hallmarking but was thinking of putting some unfinished items in with them, i.e. strips of silver to be made into rings, bangles etc. I realise the unfinished items would be better having a traditional struck mark and the finished ones deep laser but I'm trying to keep costs to a minimum so was thinking of having them all the same either lasered or struck.

Which do you think would be the best option? Just wondering if the laser mark would survive forming/soldering/polishing etc.?

Also if I was adding say a bezel to the unfinished pieces would that have to be sent formed also or could I just send the bezel strip?

Thanks