Now it’s a dull brownish yellow gold piece. They have air holes for breathing but the ring looks like cooper now that it’s old. Feel free to contact us, if you would like any additional info. Hi Jo, thanks for commenting. Hi Johnny, thanks for reaching out. ), but a 14k gold and diamond ring generally has good resale value on secondhand markets like Craigslist and eBay. If the stamp is accurate, it looks like your necklace is 18 karat white gold. What does 10kn mean on a charm that I brought? Another alternative is that the “18 K 6 E” part is actually “18K HGE” which would stands for Heavy Gold Electroplating. Hopefully that helps a little. If you find out which company it refers to, please post back here so others can find out too. stamp and the circled v are both probably manufacturer’s marks (or maybe one of them is a Three Stooges references ). have gold chain marked 6IVI. You can read our article on how jewelry is valued to learn more about the different kinds of value. We can give you a rough ballpark if we had some more information (total gram weight, diamond size, color, cut clarity, etc.). Gold’s karat grade is used to express the proportion of gold in an alloy or the quality of a gold alloy. 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). Hi Robert, thanks for commenting. It says 14K Pat. Unfortunately, that kind of antique is not our specialty, so we wouldn’t be your best source of information on this particular piece. Hi Barbara, good question. Hi the number in parts of a thousands is how in Italy we print the karats of the jewelry. My fiance bought my engagement ring from someone he knows. Hi! The 14KP part of the stamp indicates that the piece is 14 karat plum gold. I have a ring stamped with “14k up” on the band. This is in comparison with most 14 Karat gold which normally assays around 56% gold content from our experience. If you are in the Sacramento, CA area, you can always bring the piece by and we would be happy to look at it. I took it to a jeweler and they were stumped. Thanks! I have noticed certain ‘types’ of gold appear different in colour & characteristics. If you are in the Sacramento area, we would be happy to have our gemologists take a loot at it for you. To answer your questions: 1. Second, the stamp could be fraudulent and the pieces are actually costume jewelry (which often has a rich yellow color). The 14k part indicates that the ring is made out of 14 karat gold (or about 58.3% pure gold with the rest being alloy metals). Hopefully that helps, and feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. The short answer is yes, all 24k gold is pretty much the same color. Can you tell me what this means? Hello June, thanks for chiming in. We love what we do, and we love our customers. We won't publish your email address or spam you. It has the stamp underneath that says WB014K. Hi Jere, thanks for reaching out to us. The most popular color? I have a gold ring that I bought from Saudi Arabia. Hi Jennifer, thanks for commenting. I’ve looked everywhere. HI Penny, thanks for commenting. 35”. My ring says 14k JTC 969. what is the JTC and the 969? Thanks in advance . I am currently looking on Etsy for a band and the choice of materials includes 14k and 18k yellow, white and rose gold F-VS… What does “F-VS” mean? I also recommend buying gold through a trustworthy, local bullion or coin dealer. You are welcome, and thanks for confirming that. There are two likely options. On it on the clasp has like serial numbers which are: 3,984,900. Second, it could be the name of the manufacturer who made the ring. Hi I found a ring that has a 14k and a 4 what does it mean. Hi Lynn, thanks for commenting. An example is a 14 karat gold wedding ring. White gold is available up to 21 karats. Its believed that finding a Four Leaf Clover may change your life for the better. Is it likely plated or 10kt? Hi Robert, thanks for commenting. They initially offer me $180.00 either pawn OR sell..it passed magnet test and the only marking was a 1/4 inscription on the thin connector when bangle is opened. I would say that 10kg normally means 10 kilograms But, in this case it could mean 10 karat gold which was made by a designer that stamps their rings with a letter “G” or who doesn’t use the standard “10k” stamp. Hopefully that helps. Without seeing the piece (especially how the gems are set unusually), we can’t say for sure what’s going on, but there are two likely explanations. The “s8s” is most likely 585 which is, of course, a stamp that represents 14 karat gold. I thought it was fake and gave it too my toddler to play, but if your husband got you a nice gift with the same stamping I’m wondering if it’s really real and maybe take it back. One other thing you can do is have the ring polished at a local jeweler. And, 0.08 is most likely the total carat weight of all the diamonds added up. I finally found out what the “L” means. Hopefully that helps, and feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions. Subscribe to our RSS feeds using your favorite news reader. That would also explain why the bracelet feels so light. Hi, I was passed down a family members bracelet. It’s interesting to know where a piece stamped “PMS” came from. Of course, you can never say for sure if a piece if gold just from the stamps, but those stamps are not red flags. Don't worry. Beyond that, I don’t much information for you. Hi Justin, thanks for commenting. For example, when compared with the same karat gold from Australia, a piece from India appears different in colour & consistency. As always, if you’re having difficulties identifying or authenticating your gold jewelry items, the staff at Best Collateral is always on hand and eager to lend their expertise for you. I’ve figured out the wedding set, but not the ring stamped PD. Hi Tyler, thanks for commenting. Hi. What is 18K Real Gold Plated ? On the back I think it reads 024 on one side of the square the other side it says 202na on it. If that is the case, the piece is most likely gold filled (1/20th to 1/40th gold with the rest being a base metal), since 12k gold is almost exclusively used in gold filled jewelry. Arrows were used as weapons since ancient times, with the oldest bow and arrow dating back to at least 10,000 years and have been used in war and for hunting and sport around the globe for millennia. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about yg jewelry? The WB is most likely a makers mark for the watch, and from your description it looks like you do have a 14k gold watch. Hi Cind, thanks for contacting us. Without seeing the necklaces I can’t say for sure, but most likely the SP is the manfuacturer’s mark and the 14k indicates the quality (14 karat gold). There’s no number before it, just KP. As far as we know, there is no “14KK” stamp. Hi Maria, thanks for asking. The 10k part, of course, means that the ring is 10k gold. What does the “F” mean, should I be concerned that it is not real gold? No, there isn’t any white gold that is 23 karat. Unfortunately, the TOB stamp does not have any special jewelry significance that we are aware of. this is 14ct gold). I have a yellow gold and diamond ring that’s stamped 14K V4. The rest of the ring looks to be silver but only has the letters PD marked inside. Could this be real Gold? It says 14k Bear the clap on a little oval piece and in the opposite side it either says “AO” or “AD” as it’s very very small and hard to read. Unfortunately, none of those stamps appear to be talking about the type of metal used. It passes the acid test, but they don’t believe it’s gold :-/ Is it or isn’t it real with those markings? Common ratios are 1/20 or 1/40 which would equate to one gram of 14k gold for every 19 or 39 grams of base metal. Hi Bob, thanks for reaching out to us. Hi Beverly, thanks for commenting, and I’m sorry for the long delay in responding. The hole under the stone allows cleaning solution to come in contact with that part of the stone and clean off this build up. There are variations due to law changes over the years so marks might not be inside the prescribed shaped boxes. I have a locket that says 14KT R on the back. Hi, I bought a 22ct gold bangle for my wife from a high street retailer. Hopefully that helps, and we wish you the best. One reads 10K, other reads 1K with a circled C after. The same rule applies to 18, 10, 585, 750. First, it may refer to the 14k being a plum alloy (i.e. A “G” stamp by itself doesn’t have any generally accepted meaning that we are aware of. Hi Amber, thanks for reaching out. Hopefully that helps, and feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions. The cursive Z with a line through it is most likely a manufacturer’s mark indicating who made the piece. Green gold is typically made up of three different colors may also a sign that each jewelry piece may also be a part of “Age of Modern Jewelry”. Hi Kassandra, thanks for reaching out to us. They then applied chemicals (after mentioning it passed color gradation test) and said 10k..among others..showed up. The “989” part may indicate a particular style, lot, or line of designs. It’s possible the “n” is a manufacturer’s mark, but without seeing the piece, we can’t really say for sure. The 14k part means that there is approximately 58.5% pure gold in the ring with the rest being alloy metals. I have an old old pair of possibly Edwardian cufflinks – fixed back – they look and feel like gold. 21.4.35 is April 21, 1935 Thank you!!! . Thank you. The yin yang symbol has been very popular for tattoos, as well, with celebrities like Megan Fox and Paris Jackson having themselves inked with it. In addition to its decorative function, during much of its history jewelry has also been worn as a sign of social rank and as a talisman to avert evil and bring good luck. I saw a locket stamped with a 14 (no K) and NECO stamped below the 14. Hi Myo, thanks for commenting. What does 1152 and arabic letters mean? Can you help? Hi Porsha, thanks for commenting. It would be highly uncommon to have 14k jewelry that is then silver plated. The hole you see underneath the center stone is to help with the cleaning process. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The “MO” stamp is most likely a manufacturer’s mark, indicating who made the chain. Hi Doris, thanks for commenting. Hi Mike, thanks for commenting. I have seen that stamp before on a gold plated piece although I’m not exactly sure what the G stands for. Was there ever anything figured out with this? Is gold plated reduce the value significantly than that of real gold? Anyway, they seem to be a bit too yellow, more like 18k? We won't publish your email address or spam you. Could you tell me the value about possibly of this band? It says G14k. Do you have any information? Hopefully that helps. It must be a popular/large company given how many people have mentioned it on this page alone. Please and thank you in advance. What does CF mean? Hi Margie, thanks for commenting. If you are ever in the Sacramento area, feel free to bring the ring by for a free evaluation. I want to know if it’s 14k gold. I just purchased a diamond ring that has 18KT 0.15 stamped on it. Keep in mind that all gold can be plated to look almost any color, so you can’t rely on the appearance alone to judge the karat purity. This patent number is directed to a coupling or clasp. Go to Google Patents, enter the number, and read what the patent says. This lower purity gold will often not look like 24k ever after it is cleaned. It is interesting to note that there have been several other comments inquiring about this same stamp. The 14k stamp on the earring posts indicates that the posts themselves are 14k. What does that mean? On the inside of the are 2 very tiny holes, one on either side. It’s hard to say without seeing the piece in person. & also if this is pure 18K gold. Is it real gold or fake? Hi Mariya, thanks for asking. Do you know what the AG stands for? Generally, a 14 without a K does not indicate that the piece is 14k gold. Did you ever find out what it (cursive “L”) was? Hi Amanda, thanks for commenting. I have a ring my daughter found in a parking lot it is marked 10kt dgla and has what I assumed were fake stones in it. Definitely post back if you are able to determine which company it refers to. Hi Michelle, good question. First of all, congratulations! Hi Emily, thanks for thinking of us. So, it is most likely a manufacturer’s mark indicating who made the piece. Gold Quality: Gold's purity is measured in karats. However, it is quite difficult to tell which company or individual the “MO” refers to. Hopefully that helps a little, and let us know if you have any other questions. An upside down triangle doesn’t have any gemological meaning that I am aware of, so it is most likely a manufacturer’s mark which indicates who made the ring. The rest of the stamp could also be the manufacturer’s mark and style number. Gold filled jewelry will often be stamped 12k 1/20 OR 12k 1/40 depending on how much 12 karat gold is used. 21 karat gold is approximately 87.5% pure gold. My boss gave it to me while he took some 18k gold filled items and I received a 1905-1920s old mine cut 1.18 carat 0.3 x 0.3 on each side of the 1ct. is stamped with 14KK … I have never seen this before and am wondering what it may mean or if it was simply an over stamp. Hi James, thanks for commenting. Hello, I received a yellow gold ring from the late 1940s. Is that another possible manufacturer’s stamp or does it mean something else? The stamp is star 763 vi. Found a ring, (estate clean out) it appears to have no imprints. I suspect that 3,984,900 may be a patent number, especially when they include the commas. 2. a previous FAQ response stating all gold (except river gold) purifies to the same colour Based on your description, it sounds like the piece probably doesn’t have any gold in it. Is it real or fake? Those stamps indicate that the chain is 14k gold (the AO or AD is mostly a maker’s mark indicating who made the chain), so there’s nothing there to be concerned about. The problem with trying to track down a symbol like that is that it could be used by any one of thousands of companies from large multi-national corporations to a single goldsmith working in his garage. My ring says 14kp 969 jtc and has a diamond raised up how much is it worth? Of any significance? I have a 10K white gold blue star saphire ring and on the inside it is stamped 10k FJG and has 989 circled, what do the stamps mean? The N and WB are most likely manufacturing marks, but we’re not familiar with which designer they are used by. The KA twice has no masonic significance. Yes, the ADC stamp as well as the triangle are most likely just manufacturer’s mark. You can usually tell if a piece is hollow by comparing the weight of it to a similar piece that you know is or is not hollow. It has really helped me out. They are not generally concerning as most legitimate fine jewelry has some kind of maker’s mark on it. Love your variety of FAQ! It sounds like you have a beautiful ring there. Some engagement ring are advertise as sold 14k gold which means the ring is made of 14 karat gold not just plated with gold. Hello Cam, thanks for reaching out. If you find out please post back here. Is that a silver or a white gold? So the stamp is 14^. Thank you. The 6 with the underlined c is not a stamp I’m familiar with. This is stamped on one side of the clasp (Italy other side 10K). Hopefully that helps. The ring has also lost a lot of its luster over the years and someone told me it looked as if the ring was “gold dipped”. As a side note, the fact that gold bends easily is actually one of its most valuable qualities. This is also referred to as 9k gold. Hello Tere, thanks for commenting. The number doesn’t have any special jewelry significance that we are aware of. As for your necklace, it is stamped 925 which means that it is claiming to be sterling silver. I have a silver colored band, maybe platinum colored marked 10KL-P on the inside. They are yellow gold and each have gemstones that are set quite different to what I’m used to seeing. The question of how much the ring is worth is a little more complicated. Hopefully that helps, and happy birthday! and like a v circled on the pendant, but the necklace with it is gold 14k. The Etsy seller may be grouping different diamond qualities with different metals (e.g. Hi Leigh, thanks for commenting. First, the 4 could be part of a double stamp. Why does my gold ring have 37 C stamped on the inside? Why does Arizona not have Daylight Saving Time? Because the price is only $4, so I’m pretty much confused. It has 14k on one side and on the other end it has 535. I’d like to know if you might know of the origin or maker of the ring. It can be difficult to tell which company or individual the stamp refers to though. Couldn’t read all the comments, I hope this isn’t a repeat. If you find anything else out about it, please post back here. Hi Sheryl, good question. Let us know if you have any other questions. Have a GREAT DAY!!!! Good day, I have searched the Internet for a several days hoping to find an answer to my question. Does real gold bend? That sounds like an interesting piece you have there. THANK YOU so very much for your help, much appreciated! Can You Guess the Meaning of This Gold Jewelry Marking? Hi Fadia, thanks for asking. It’s got no carat/karat markings at all. The other part of the clasp has Air Solid in a triangle and MO on the other side. I recently purchased an antique wedding band in which it has been engraved the initials of what I’m guessing is the previous owner with a date “21. All pure gold (24k) is, like you mention, bright yellow in color. The 14k portion, of course, refers to the metal purity (about 58% gold). The CCC part of the stamp is most likely a manufacture’s mark which indicates who made the ring. Does it mean that it is 24Kt gold? We would be happy to test it for you for free, swing by anytime we are open. I got our wedding bands made in Argentina and they are 18k, but my fiance’s is a little too small so we have to resize it in Australia. I was just wondering what it meant? There is no standard meaning of that stamp that we are aware of. Cambridge Dictionary +Plus ), but there is no reason that other purity levels cannot be made. Hope that helps. Hi Micheal, thanks for commenting. The PMS part of the stamp is most likely the maker’s mark. There’s a mark saying (585 2) on the pendant and 14k italy on the chain. Meaning please? The 969 jtc part of the stamp is from the manufacturer. It could also indicate that the design is a registered trademark, but that is less likely. I have just been given my aunts engagement ring from the 1970’s and it says P. G. 18. Please post back if you find out what it is as well. Hopefully that helps, and let us know if you have any additional questions. But, I can tell you that the 535 stamp is not a common one in the jewelry industry. I also have acquired a eternity circle diamond necklace. That is difficult to say without a lot more information (diamond size and quality, gram weight, etc. Hi Ginger, thanks for commenting. It’s very difficult to match up a given stamp with the individual or company that used it since there is no centralized registry of such stamps. It also has “A/C” to the right of the copyright mark. If you are in the Sacramento area, feel free to stop by and we can take a look. It sounds like you did your homework on that one. Of course, if you are in the Sacramento area we would be happy to take a look at it for you and let you know for sure. As for it’s value, that is very difficult to say without seeing the piece in person. I have tried to find a maker who is the P.G. I’m trying to see if my bracelet is real gold. The “air solid” part means that the piece is hollow. Hello, thanks for commenting. Thank you! also 210 is stamped- presumably stone weight? Any info you can give me on these markings would be great. I have a ring that has “10k fm” on it. By law every manufacturer of precious metal pieces has to be registered and the registration mark is mandatory on every piece together with the purity mark. Hi Robert, that sounds like an interesting stamp. It does happen occasionally. Our best recommendation would be to have the ring tested by a gemologist to determine what the metal is. Did you ever find the maker? Excellent site! So removed the rhodium plate by reverse electroplateing it. Hi. Hi Jon, thanks for commenting. Can you please tell me what the markings mean? A brooch, given to me in the 1960’s. May I know what are those markings mean? The ring marked “GB14K P” seems to be marked as gold (possibly plum gold). Hi John, thanks for commenting. I don’t know its karatage but it has a stamp of F214 or F21 4. hi, i noticed one on my ring had the marking “14k key” What does the word “Key” represent? That one is tricky. The AG could stand for two different things. I am ready to purchase a 24″ Mariner gold chain with following stamps: 10KT–Italy–Air Solid–MO. Hi Patrick, good question. 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). Thanks for sharing. I have a beautiful delicate twisted cold chain that I was given as a gift. Should I be concerned my necklace isn’t real gold!? Articulation: Division of a piece of jewelry (usually a bracelet) into segments that give it flexibility. The Asterisk is most likely a manufactures stamp, or it was something else but wasn’t stamped perfectly so it looks like an asterisk. Otherwise, the “l” is most likely a manufacturer’s mark indicating who made the piece.
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