Jewellery and precious metals — Fineness of precious metal alloys

This document specifies a range of fineness of precious metal alloys (excluding solders) recommended for use in the field of jewellery. NOTE There is a possibility that national legal requirements for the designation, marking, and stamping of finished articles exist in the respective countries.

Joaillerie, bijouterie et métaux précieux — Titre des alliages de métaux précieux

Le présent document spécifie les titres des alliages de métaux précieux (à l'exception des soudures) d'usage recommandé en joaillerie. NOTE Il peut exister des exigences légales nationales relatives à la désignation, au marquage et au poinçonnage des articles finis dans les pays en question.

General Information

Status
Not Published
Current Stage
5000 - FDIS registered for formal approval
Start Date
12-Jan-2026
Completion Date
31-Mar-2026

Relations

Effective Date
07-Jan-2025
Effective Date
07-Jan-2025

Overview

ISO/FDIS 9202:2026 sets out internationally recognized fineness ranges for precious metal alloys used in jewellery, excluding solders. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and developed by Technical Committee ISO/TC 174, this standard outlines minimum acceptable fineness values, helping ensure clarity and quality in the global jewellery industry. The standard complements existing national legislative requirements concerning designation, marking, and stamping, and it supports harmonized precious metal trade and manufacturing practices worldwide.

Key Topics

  • Fineness Definition

    • Fineness is defined as the content of the named precious metal, expressed in parts per thousand (‰) by mass.
    • Only minimum values are considered; minus tolerances are not allowed.
  • Applicable Metals

    • The document specifies fineness ranges for:
      • Gold alloys
      • Silver alloys
      • Platinum alloys
      • Palladium alloys
  • Analytical Methods

    • Acceptable methods for determining alloy fineness are referenced, including internationally recognized ISO methods.
    • Recommended analytical techniques ensure accurate and consistent fineness verification.
  • Range of Fineness

    • The standard details recognized minimum fineness values for each precious metal alloy commonly used in jewellery.
    • Tabled ranges help manufacturers and assay offices align on acceptable compositions.

Applications

ISO/FDIS 9202:2026 provides substantial value to multiple stakeholders in the jewellery and precious metals sector:

  • Manufacturers and Designers

    • Select and verify precious metal alloys with confidence in international compliance.
    • Streamline quality control and enhance product integrity.
  • Assay Offices and Testing Laboratories

    • Use standardized test methods to assess and certify alloy fineness.
    • Facilitate cross-border acceptance of precious metal articles.
  • Retailers and Traders

    • Ensure marked jewellery aligns with recognized standards, fostering consumer trust.
    • Simplify import, export, and customs processes by referencing common fineness grades.
  • Regulatory Bodies

    • Reference ISO/FDIS 9202 alongside national hallmarking and marking regulations.
    • Harmonize local requirements with global best practices.
  • Consumers

    • Benefit from transparent, reliable information regarding the metal content of jewellery purchases.

Related Standards

For detailed procedures and terminology aligning with ISO/FDIS 9202, the following ISO standards are referenced and recommended:

  • ISO 11210: Determination of platinum – Gravimetry using ammonium chloride
  • ISO 11426: Determination of gold – Cupellation method (fire assay)
  • ISO 11427 & ISO 13756: Determination of silver – Potentiometry
  • ISO 11490 & ISO 11495: Determination of palladium – Gravimetry and ICP-OES methods
  • ISO 11494: Determination of platinum in platinum alloys – ICP-OES method
  • ISO 15093 & ISO 15096: Determination of high purity gold, platinum, palladium, and silver – Difference methods using ICP-OES
  • ISO 18214: Determination using SPARK-OES
  • ISO 19376-1: Jewellery and precious metals – Vocabulary

These standards provide the analytical foundation necessary for fineness calculation, helping ensure accuracy and uniformity in testing and documentation across the jewellery industry.


ISO/FDIS 9202:2026 is essential for anyone engaged in the manufacture, testing, trade, or regulation of jewellery and precious metal alloys, promoting shared understanding and transparent practices in a highly globalized sector.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO/FDIS 9202 is a draft published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Jewellery and precious metals — Fineness of precious metal alloys". This standard covers: This document specifies a range of fineness of precious metal alloys (excluding solders) recommended for use in the field of jewellery. NOTE There is a possibility that national legal requirements for the designation, marking, and stamping of finished articles exist in the respective countries.

This document specifies a range of fineness of precious metal alloys (excluding solders) recommended for use in the field of jewellery. NOTE There is a possibility that national legal requirements for the designation, marking, and stamping of finished articles exist in the respective countries.

ISO/FDIS 9202 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 39.060 - Jewellery. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ISO/FDIS 9202 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 16147:2020, ISO 9202:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Contents
Foreword . iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Analytical methods for determining fineness . 2
5 Range of fineness . 2

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types of
ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
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