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The ARGENT hallmark: meaning, purity & value

ARGENT is French for silver. Look for a fineness number (800/925/999) beside it to price correctly.

Published May 30, 2026

Quick facts

Metal
Silver
Common regions
France, European Union
Density
10.5 g/cm³
Standard
ISO 9202

Stamps that mean the same thing

This purity may be struck into jewelry as any of: ARGENT / Argent. The mark differs by country and era, but the metal content is identical.

What ARGENT tells you

ARGENT is French for silver. Look for a fineness number (800/925/999) beside it to price correctly.

How to check it yourself

  1. Examine the stamp under a 10× loupe — genuine marks are crisp and evenly struck, not doubled or smeared.
  2. Confirm the mark reads ARGENT or an equivalent such as Argent.
  3. Weigh the piece and estimate its volume — the density should land near 10.5 g/cm³ for this alloy.
  4. Photograph it in the Jewelry Identifier app to read the metal, hallmark, and any gemstones from the image.
  5. For a binding result, have an assay office or gemological lab run an XRF purity test.

Sources

  • ISO 9202
  • Trade hallmark references

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. Is ARGENT the same as Argent?
A. Yes. ARGENT, Argent all denote the same material — silver. Different markets and eras stamp it differently, but the purity is identical.
Q. How do I confirm a ARGENT stamp is genuine?
A. Look at the mark under 10× magnification for crisp, even strikes, cross-check the weight-to-volume ratio against the expected density (10.5 g/cm³ for this alloy), scan it with the Jewelry Identifier app, and — when it matters — have an XRF test done by an assay office or gemological lab.

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