Without seeing the piece, we cant really say for sure. Thanks! However, the piece is not solid gold. What does the WB stand for? Hi Emily, thanks for asking. That second stamp is most likely a SKU or style number from the manufacturer. There is no K after the 14 is this a gold mark? Thanks for your comment. Can you tell me what this means? I was just wondering if I should maybe take it in to a jeweler or if it really is just a simple little band with more sentimental than monetary value. Please and thank you in advance. That sounds like a lovely ring. Im not sure if they are real? Karated gold used in engagement rings can be from 100% gold to as low as 37% gold. Plus I can bend it with my finger nails. Hi Jere, thanks for reaching out to us. Would a ring with this marking have existed back then? Can you possibly tell me what they mean? Is it solid or plated? Im going to start with a 10g bar thats 24 karrat, and 999.99, Ive been looking on the royal mint website, however, after looking around the Internet Ive found many vaults that sell bars, same weight, but the price varys dramatically? 10-01 stamped on it, what does that mean?
The 14k portion, of course, refers to the metal purity (about 58% gold). Do you have any information? The air solid part means that the piece is hollow, but Im not 100% sure what the rest of the stamp means. Without seeing the piece in person, its hard to say for sure what the holes are for. Yes, Gold is yellow metal but adding copper to gold makes it redder and adding silver, zinc and any other metal makes gold paler. Hopefully that helps. Does jewelry ever get stamped with a C instead of a K? From some quick searching, it seems as though jtc is a manufacturers mark the Zale Corporation used to use to stamp their jewelry. The 1/10 part of the stamp most likely means that the ring is gold filled and not solid gold all the way through (only about 1/10th of the weight of the ring would be gold in this case). The 375 stamp indicates that the piece is 9k gold, and, of course, Italy is the country where it was made. Have a GREAT DAY!!!! I have a ring marked RD 10k and I dont know what the RD signifies, any info on this would be appreciated. Please let us know if you find anything out. Its darker golden in color. Hi Holli, thanks for asking. If you find out which company it refers to, please post back here so others can find out too. Without seeing the piece in person, we cant really give you an accurate ballpark estimate of the value. Go to Google Patents, enter the number, and read what the patent says. Hi Louis, thanks for commenting. Excellent site! Hi Beverly, thanks for commenting, and Im sorry for the long delay in responding. Its so light, not that heavy. Hopefully that helps. But, this isn't just a sale on the pearls that we normally have in-stock. Of course, it can be quite difficult to determine which company or individual designer corresponds to which mark without additional information. Feel free to stop by the shop anytime for a free value appraisal, and our gemologists can let you know if the piece is 14k. What does the AG mean? However, it also could be the symbol for the manufacturer who made the chain so it doesnt mean your chain is fake. Im glad the site has been helpful to you. I thought it was a simple silver band but inside it was stamped pms 10k and i wasnt sure if it meant anything at all. As a side note, the fact that gold bends easily is actually one of its most valuable qualities. Hi Jared, thanks for the comment. 1- I found a chain with 18 KG written on it but I dont know what its does mean (the color of the chain is silver). Hi Anthony, thanks for asking. Things link the total diamond weight or a style number could be stamped on the ring. Hopefully that helps a little. If I encounter one of these chains, I tell the client about it right away. Its not a stamp that we have seen before, and it doesnt have any standard metallurgical or gemological meaning that we know of. Nice site! Without seeing this one in person, I cant really say for sure. 950 PD to indicate 95% pure palladium and 5% alloy). Whats that mean?
hi, i noticed one on my ring had the marking 14k key What does the word Key represent? Similarly, I purchased a pair of large opal doublet earrings that are marked 10G on the earrings but 14K on the posts. Thanks for chiming in Steven. Of course, that doesnt tell us anything about what the ring is made out of. Hi Lynn, thanks for commenting. Thanks in advance for the feedback! In the case of a gold filed ring (indicated by the GF you mentioned) there is slightly more gold (about 1/20th to 1/40th of the total weight normally), but the value is still vastly lower than a solid gold ring. Hi Marnelle, thanks for commenting. First, it may refer to the 14k being a plum alloy (i.e. If you are not sure what metal a piece is made out of, you can always bring it by our shop, and we would be happy to test it for you at no charge.
Hello, thanks for reaching out to us. The MO portion of the stamp is most likely the manufacturers mark, and the 14K of course indicates the gold purity (approximately 58% pure gold). We really appreciate it.
Hey what does G stamped on a gold ring stand for or mean?
All pure gold (24k) is, like you mention, bright yellow in color. HI Penny, thanks for commenting. Normally, gold would be stamped 10k. However, it is quite difficult to tell which company or individual the MO refers to. So, 21k will be more susceptible to getting bent out of shape or uneven in surface than 18k gold. . The most I was offered was $400, but Two out of about 10 jewelers literally threw the thing back on the counter with their nose up in the air saying its not real gold. Hello Burley, thanks for reaching out. FL-A with a 5 point start on the inside. Hi Carolyn, thanks for commenting. Hi Kassandra, thanks for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, we arent familiar with that particular manufacturer. We won't publish your email address or spam you. Hi Lisa, thats a good question, thanks for asking. Hi I bought a white gold necklace and a ring at the mall. The c is underlined. They then applied chemicals (after mentioning it passed color gradation test) and said 10k..among others..showed up. The PP-1 is most likely a manufacturing stamp indicating what style of chain it is. If you find a marking that contains the letters PT, Pt or Plat, you have found an item that is made of platinum. 2, by itself, is not a stamp that I recognize as having anything to do with the gold quality. What does this mean? Hi Osricky, thats a good question. Why is it marked PLAT? Is gold plated reduce the value significantly than that of real gold? Hi Judy, thanks for reaching out. Ive got a ring and Im pretty positive it has a 32 (?) Hello I have a ring that is stamped 10k GWR, and AIAG with a space in between the two stamps. Discerning hallmarks like that on jewelry can be quite a challenge. Unfortunately, people stamp fake gold with 14k and 585 stamps all the time. I have seen that stamp before on a gold plated piece although Im not exactly sure what the G stands for.
As for your necklace, it is stamped 925 which means that it is claiming to be sterling silver. Is this common? Gold used in jewelry like wedding rings can come in many forms. also 210 is stamped- presumably stone weight? Pretty neat heritage.
Is it really gold? To answer your questions: 1. So, it is most likely a manufacturers stamp indicating who made the piece. And does have a decent weight, as well. I took it to a jeweler and they were stumped. The k almost makes it look like a quality stamp, but 31k is not a valid gold purity. I think they are manufacturing marks, for example 024 could be #24 of the total run, but thats mostly speculation. Hi Johnny, thanks for reaching out. Hi Garon, good question. Hello I bought a pendant that holds a silver morgan dollar. Hi Linda, thats a good question. I have a bangle bracelet that is stamped SLC14K. I would have to see this one in person to test it before I could say for sure, but from the stamp and your description is sounds like you have a 9k white gold piece. Is the ADC just a manufacturers mark? Hi Priscilla, thanks for reaching out to us. This is because people will sometimes stamp fake gold with genuine markings in multiple places hoping that the stamps will be seen and believed. I see other people have the same problem but it is a question burning my brain!! I found the numbers 147206 on the side of a filigree clasp on a necklace. If you see a karat marking like K or k, usually accompanied by a number, the item is made of white gold.
With a written appraisal in hand, you may be able to get more for your piece (especially if you decide to sell it directly on eBay or Craigslist). In terms of consistency, if Aussie 9k gold is used to make a piece, can the way it is made cause its general appearance to be significantly more vibrant & bright, almost fake looking? My best advice would be to find a local jeweler with a GIA or AGS trained gemologist on site. Im sorry to hear about your experiences. I tried to pawn them to check its purity, the ring is ok but they didnt accept the 585 white gold necklace. Hi Michi, thanks for reaching out. Thanks! But, I can tell you that the 535 stamp is not a common one in the jewelry industry. The PMS part of the stamp is most likely the makers mark. So, from the stamp, it looks like you have a hollow chain made out of solid 10k gold. Hopefully that helps, and if you are in the area, feel free to come by the shop for more information on your rings. On the little gold piece that connects the clasp to the bracelet it is stamped: 18K P.G. Industry standards have evolved over time for the most common alloys (14k, 18k, etc. I have a wedding band that was my Great Grandmothers. From a little research, the Air Solid stamp might indicate a collection or possibly that the chain is hollow. Hi, I have a watch that appears to be solid gold but I got confused as it shows 18C instead of 18K on the back with 0,750 stamped just below it on the back as well. For example, some manufacturers offer a Rich or Royal yellow color 18k alloy that is more yellow than other alloys. Alternatively, AG is the chemical symbol for silver, so it is possible that the stamp means that part of the piece is silver and another part is 10k gold. Is it real gold or fake? What if the ring in getting said 14k plum IDI. a 1ct diamond) and carats as a measurement of metal purity (e.g. If you are in the Sacramento, CA area, feel free to bring the pieces by the shop, and we would be happy to take a look at them for you. There is a breather hole underneath ring straight under the middle diamond can that be real and valuable to? There is also a WB stamped inside. That said, it is very possible that the bracelet is a karated alloy (14k, 18k, etc.). Its part of what makes gold so workable and its one of the reasons why people throughout history have valued gold so much. THANK YOU so very much for your help, much appreciated! The best I can say is that when seen next to alloyed gold like 14k or even 18k, 24k gold has a richer, more vibrate yellow hue. Well please email me backThank You so much!!!! Hi!
What does that mean? Hi Mike, thanks for commenting. I cant say for sure, but I found this page online which may indicate that your cufflinks were made by a company called Carrington & Co who used a mark similar to the one you described as both their maker mark and the quality stamp (with the 14 indicating 14k gold). Thanks a lot. Gold alloys that are not marked as plum may be slightly underkarated. Beyond that, I dont much information for you. Yes, but what does that mean to me?
The R doesnt have any general jewelry meaning. My boyfriend recently proposed to me. The rest of the stamp could also be the manufacturers mark and style number. If enough of the stamp remains, you can make an educated guess as to what it was originally. Gold ring 14k SLO how much real gold is in something like this? I want to buy a chain + bracelet from amazon. The 375 part indicates that the ring is make out of 9k gold (approx 37.5% pure gold) and the rest are most likely manufacturers marks indicating which jeweler made the ring. It has more of a rose color than newer items I own. Please help me find out if its real? AG is the symbol for Silver in the periodic table of the elements. I have bracelet with two stamps: 14K UP and Korea . In order to say for sure, we would need to see the piece in person. Is my stone real if the setting is GF? Theyre both 14k. If the stamp was 21k instead of 31k that would indicate that the piece is made up of approximately %87.5 pure gold. Thank you! Hopefully that helps a little. Hi Jon, thanks for reaching out. I have just bought a secondhand white gold and diamond bracelet which has no hallmark. So, that would indicate that the large topaz may not be genuine, but without seeing it, we cant say for sure. My guess is that the 1/4 stamp is actually part of a 1/40 stamp which would indicate that the piece is Gold Filled and not solid gold. It says 925 Italy of the the clasp. Of course, its very difficult to identify which individual or company that may refer to. Hello, I would also recommend getting physical gold and not going through a service that stores your gold for you as long as you can safely store the gold. First, the pieces could be 10k gold that have been plated with high karat gold plating solution. I have an earring with a stamp on top of the locked CF then at the bottom is 14K585. Please tell me desperately what does 10kt T.O.B. means please? Karat with a K is the purity of gold, Carat with a C is a measure of weight use mostly in gem weight (one carat is 1/5 gram). HI Debbie, thanks for commenting. Its stamped 14k on the inside of left side on the other side says PLUM does anyone know what Plum stands for alone with nothing beside it? I want to start collecting, but I want to be sure Im getting the best quality gold available, hope you can advise me on this and maybe put me in touch with the right people, thanks in advance Carl. What should people be aware of when buying this gold? I understand from previous answers what those markings probably mean. It is only after the raw gold is refined and all the impurities are removed that we attain 24k or .999 purity gold which should all look the same. A couple of things are at play here: 1) the machine (probably an x-ray fluorescence machine) is not perfect and will not always give you an exact purity, so some deviation is expected, and 2) remember the discussion about plum gold from the article. Hi dear. Hi, I have a pendant that is marked 14KC. You can learn more about gold plating on our FAQ here. Unfortunately, I have not been able to determine which company it is. Hopefully that helps, and please let us know if you have any additional questions. My mom gave me a gold pendant (appears to be gold). The rest of the stamp likely refers to the manufacturer who made the ring or it may possibly have some Masonic significance. I was wonder what that means. Since gold is naturally yellow, other metals have to be added (alloyed) to it to bleach it white. Our gemologists dont recognize the GWR stamp, so our best guess is that its either another part of the manufacturers stamp or it is some code that only has relevance to that manufacturer. We have been told by a local jeweler that the red stone in the ring is not real. It looks to be a gold mens wedding band. I have only nail polishes,tons of lotions, face creams,candles & tweezers ect on my dresser. Those marks can take almost any form, and it can be very difficult to track down which manufacturer is associated with which stamp.
If you can make out part of these common stamps, you can have a good idea of what the complete stamp was originally. Hi Rumana, thats a good question. A quality of 375 or 37.5% would indicate that the ring is made out of 9K gold (9 / 24 = 0.375). I cant say 100% sure, but that is impression I got from a few different sources. Its marked 10k on one side of the inside ring, on the other side it says am-gold. What is your thoughts? It is very common for gold plated jewelry to look more yellow than unplated jewelry. The process of separating pure gold from a karat alloy is called refining. The SLC is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating which jeweler or company made the bracelet. Most likely, the 14-K. means that the ring is made out out 14 karat gold (which is 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% alloys). Hi, just wanted to ask what does just KP mean in a ring? Im trying to see if my bracelet is real gold. Hi, I have what we believe is a 24k gold Egyptian ring minus the stone but is still 7 grams, which was given to my mum 60 years ago in Switzerland. Hi Kimberly, thanks for commenting. Without seeing it, its difficult to say for sure, but here is our best guess. Most of the time, plum gold is indicated with a p after the quality mark (i.e. Hi Kristen, thanks commenting. Im not familiar with which company or individual might have used it though. However, the P.
It doesnt sound like you have been treated very professionally. What do these numbers mean? We use a non-destructive metal test in 99% of our evaluations that is very accurate and does not damage the jewelry (some unusual pieces require more elaborate tests, but we always inform you of this in advance). The 750 stamp indicates that the chain is 18k gold. Jesse R. Hi Jesse, thanks for reaching out to us. The closest thing Ive found resembles Egyptian letters but no match. It is most likely a manufacturers mark. The fm is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring. This lower purity gold will often not look like 24k ever after it is cleaned. Its a thick band with small diamonds. Would this mean anything or is it potentially fake gold? If you are curious, you can always bring it by the shop and we can test the metal to tell you exactly what it is. Its a bit more complex in reality but you get the idea. My name is Mike. On the matching ring it has a diamond in the middle of 2 tiny black stones. Indian gold jewellery is generally very busy, vibrant & bright in contrast to a similar piece made with Aussie gold. I have emailed some photos. I have a pair of white gold hoops with diamond chips. The mark with the star is the manufacturer registration number and the province the manufacturer is registered in. Privacy | Legal/Terms | Shipping | Anti-Money Laundering Campaign | Contact Us | List of Precious Metals | Industries Served, Copyright 2022 Specialty Metals Smelters & Refiners LLCOffice/Shipping Address: 2490 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825 / Facility Address: 82 W. Clark St., West Haven, CT 06516, Reclaim, Recycle, and Sell your Precious Metal Scrap, How to Tell the Difference Between Silver, White Gold and Platinum. Of course, there is no substitute for being able to see the piece in person. Hi Carl, thanks for contacting us. The 10KR stamp most likely just means that the piece is 10k gold with the R being a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. Please feel free to bring it by the shop anytime.
Can you tell the difference between platinum, silver and white Gold? How Much Platinum Does Your Platinum Jewelry Really Contain? Hopefully that helps a little and feel free to contact us if you have any more questions. Of course, we cant say for sure without seeing it in person. Its there to indicate who made the ring. 2- I have another question about a necklace, the color (Im not sure) is look like a yellow/gold or something like that. How can I tell the difference? Feel free to email us any pictures/details you have or stop by the shop anytime we are open for a free value appraisal. Hopefully that helps, and feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. I have a pair of earrings stamp on it is 375 Italy isit real gold? Hi Tere, thats a good question. If there is no quality stamp like 18k etc. Of course, it is also possible that it is a 14k white gold piece that has been plated yellow. Of course, if its possible that part of the stamp has worn away and it is actually 14KP, then that would indicate plum gold. They werent too expensive, so I suspect they would be between 9-12 karats at most. I cant find any reference anywhere online. It actually looks legit. Hello,
Did you ever find out what it (cursive L) was? Hi Maria, thanks for asking. Hi Cind, thanks for contacting us. That must be a larger manufacturer then. If you might have any information please help! Found a ring, (estate clean out) it appears to have no imprints. It is possible that PD by itself means the ring is palladium, but its definitely not common in our experience. I am wondering if this is 14k or 14k clad? So, the N is most likely the manufacturers mark indicating who made the pendant. I suspect that mark is talking about the manufacturer or giving you details about the stone. Yes, please email us some pictures along with any details you have, and we can try to help you determine how much it might be worth.
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