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Finding a piece marked means that it was made in Europe and not in the USA. People can get confused if they find a piece that is marked We have even heard about pawn shops refusing to buy marked jewelry, as they are uncertain about the gold purity.

Please keep in mind that marked items are highly valuable. Jewelry with such a marking is neither gold-plated nor gold-filled. Such solid gold items have a substantial value, and their value is usually determined per gram or pennyweight.

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. That said, we will keep our eyes open and let you know if we see it. Please post back if you find out what it is as well.

And those options are more expensive. Hi Krissylu, thanks for asking. The F-VS part is not referring to the gold purity but the diamond quality. The Etsy seller may be grouping different diamond qualities with different metals e. The stamp is star vi. Is it real gold or fake? Plus I can bend it with my finger nails. Does real gold bend? Hi Myo, thanks for commenting. From the information you gave it seems like you have a hollow 10k gold chain.

As a side note, the fact that gold bends easily is actually one of its most valuable qualities. Hi Mario, thanks for commenting. The Lab color space is definitely a cool way to describe color, but I have never heard of its application to jewelry or gold specifically.

The visible color that a piece of pure, 24k gold would appear is dependent on a lot of external factors: the ambient lighting conditions, the polish or lack there of on the piece of gold, etc. 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. I just bought a gorgeous cameo. On the back I think it reads on one side of the square the other side it says na on it. Can you possibly tell me what they mean?

Does it mean that it is 24Kt gold? Well please email me back…Thank You so much!!!! Hi Suzy, cameos are so fun, enjoy it. Unfortunately, none of those stamps appear to be talking about the type of metal used. In order to give you an accurate evaluation, I would need to see the piece in person. Please feel free to bring it by the shop anytime. What does the JTC represent? Hi Ter, thanks for thinking of us.

Hopefully that helps. What does that mean? Hi Tom, thanks for thinking of us. The 10k portion of the stamp, of course, indicates the metal purity about 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.

The mark with the star is the manufacturer registration number and the province the manufacturer is registered in. VI indicates the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region. 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. It has 14k on one side and on the other end it has Can you tell me if it is real gold? Hi Margie, thanks for commenting. But, I can tell you that the stamp is not a common one in the jewelry industry.

However, indicates that the piece is 14k gold which is approximately If it is actually an 8 instead of a 3 in the middle of the stamp, then both stamps would mean that the bracelet is 14k gold.

Hopefully that helps a little and feel free to contact us if you have any more questions. My name is Mike. My mother gave me a ring a long time ago with a little diamond in it and told me to give it to someone special someday.

Well I still have the ring and have a question. What does this mean and is it worth something? Hi Mike, thanks for the comment. This is because people will sometimes stamp fake gold with genuine markings in multiple places hoping that the stamps will be seen and believed.

That said, it is more than likely that your ring in genuine 14k Plum Gold we would need to see it in person to say for sure though. That is difficult to say without a lot more information diamond size and quality, gram weight, etc. Hi Porsha, thanks for commenting.

The 14k part indicates that the ring is made out of 14 karat gold or about In this case, the most likely candidate is Paul Winston Jewelry who is a fairly large manufacturer focusing on bridal jewelry. Mom gave this to him in he never wore it because as an electrician, he said it would get caught on things and could get hurt. It is a very nice ring and is my size. On the inside it is marked 10KR exactly as this.

Can you tell me what this means? Hi Joel, that sounds like a special piece. But, the metal color is not generally indicated on the stamp.

Hopefully that helps a little, and feel free to contact us if you have any other questions or need any work done of the ring to make it wearable for you. Hi, I know that gp on jewelry means gold plated, but what does a ring stamped with the letters pg stamped on them mean? The pg is the only mark on the ring. I have a 14k gold anklet but it is stamped with WG but it is yellow is it white and yellow gold mixed? Hi Pedro, thanks for thinking of us. Of course, it is also possible that it is a 14k white gold piece that has been plated yellow.

If you are able to bring it by the shop , we can tell you for sure what it is. 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.

And I have a certificate or a description about it from an Italian jeweller 60 years ago who I believe tested it. It has no stamps that I can see which seems unusual. I can send a photo of it and the description.

Can you help? Hi Mario, thanks for reaching out to us. That sounds like an interesting piece. 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. Hi Mike, thanks for asking. 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. What did she find? Hi Emily, thanks for thinking of us. If you are ever in the Sacramento area, feel free to bring the ring by for a free evaluation.

Hi Tara, thanks for commenting. Hopefully that helps a little, and let us know if you have any other questions. Similarly, I purchased a pair of large opal doublet earrings that are marked 10G on the earrings but 14K on the posts. I was told these were 14k all around…did I get ripped off? Hi Carol, good question. The 14k stamp on the earring posts indicates that the posts themselves are 14k.

That said, unless there is a contradictory stamp on the main body of the piece, the industry standard is to assume that the 14k applies to the entire piece. Hi Theresa, thanks for asking. That stamp most likely indicates that the piece is 14k plum gold, meaning it contains precisely My boyfriend recently proposed to me. The ring he gave me has a stamp and a separate marking on the other side indicating Dct. It has a 7 stone floral designed gem I am not sure if it is real diamond.

May I know what are those markings mean? Hi Marnelle, thanks for commenting. The other stamp is a bit more cryptic. My guess is that it means the total diamond weight is 0. If you are in the Sacramento area, you can always bring the ring in and we can test it for you. If not, look for a local GIA trained gemologist and see if they can evaluate it for you.

Hi Anthony, thanks for asking. Hi, I have a yellow gold ring with the imprint 14K GB. Thanks in advance for the feedback! Hi Garon, good question.

The stamp indicates that the ring is 14 karat solid gold. Hello I bought a pendant that holds a silver morgan dollar. It has the markings c with a circle around it as well as 14k WB. Any info would be helpful. Hi Adrian, good question. The 14k stamp definitely indicates that the piece is 14k gold, but we would need to test it in person to say for sure. As for the other stamps, the circled C is most likely a copyright indication letting people know that the pendant design has been copyrighted.

And, the WB likely refers to the manufacturer who made the piece. White silver is it real or only silver? Thanks for the answer. Hi Nerissa, thanks for asking.

If the stamp is accurate, it looks like your necklace is 18 karat white gold. I recently purchased a gold necklace and the stamp on it reads AG10K. Do you know what the AG stands for? Hi Fabian, thanks for commenting. The AG could stand for two different things. 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.

Hi BJ, thanks for commenting. The 10k part of the stamp most likely indicates that it is 10 karat gold. The rest of the stamp likely refers to the manufacturer who made the ring or it may possibly have some Masonic significance. Thank you for your prompt reply. The KA twice has no masonic significance. I suspect it has no other significance either. You are welcome, and thanks for confirming that. Hello, I just purchased a 8. Hi Kassandra, thanks for reaching out to us.

Another person commented about a similar stamp a while ago. That would also explain why the bracelet feels so light. That means that alloy was mixed extremely precisely at a ratio of The IDI part is most likely the company that made the ring. Hi John, thanks for asking. It could possibly indicate that there are 0. Or, it could just be a manufacturing stamp. I found the numbers on the side of a filigree clasp on a necklace.

What do these numbers mean? Hi Carolyn, thanks for commenting. A number like this is most likely a style number or SKU number to identify the style of necklace. It might even be a serial number depending on the type of piece. I have a ring with pso on the inside, but it looks like the diamonds are on top. Hi James, thanks for commenting. I bought a handmade Labradorite ring at an auction and though the guy said it was Sterling, I just noticed the band is actually stamped 23C. Do you know if this mean it is 23 karat white gold?

Hi Lily, thanks for asking. I suspect that mark is talking about the manufacturer or giving you details about the stone. But, I have a buddy that specializes in jewelry for over 30 years and happens to work at sissy log cabin. Hi Jared, thanks for the comment. That stamp seems to belong to a large manufacturer given how many requests to identify it we have seen here. Definitely post back if you are able to determine which company it refers to.

We would love to know. Purchased at Service Merchandise. I always assumed it was a mfr mark. Hi Julie, thanks for sharing.

In this case, it seems likely that Service Merchandise is not the manufacturer who is associated with the stamp , but the retailer. Post back if you find out anything more. Hi, I recently found a couple rings inside a box in my basement.

The first ring has a yellow looking stone on top outlined in what looks to be gold. The rest of the ring looks to be silver but only has the letters PD marked inside. Next is a wedding set that is a darker gold with 3 tiny black stones on the band. On the matching ring it has a diamond in the middle of 2 tiny black stones.

Can you please tell me what the markings mean? Thank you and God bless! I took it to a jeweler and they were stumped. One said it was fake and the other said it was plum gold and that the GB are the makers mark. Please help! Hi Beckie, thanks for thinking of us. However, whether or not that marking is accurate is another mater entirely. We would need to test the ring to tell you if it is actually 14k gold.

Hopefully that helps, and if you are in the area, feel free to come by the shop for more information on your rings. Hi Candy, thanks for commenting. PD is often used to indicate palladium, but in those cases the stamp normally includes a fineness grade as well e. I have a 10K white gold blue star saphire ring and on the inside it is stamped 10k FJG and has circled, what do the stamps mean? I know what the 10k means, but not the rest. Thank you,. Hi Jeanette, thanks for asking.

Hi Justin, thanks for commenting. Which gets more ugly with crater like holes and deformations and uneven surface after years of wear 18k or 21k? I have a gold ring that I bought from Saudi Arabia. What does the stamp mean? Hi Ogo, thanks for reaching out to us. In general, 21k gold will be softer than 18k gold because there is more pure gold in the alloy and pure gold is a very soft metal. So, 21k will be more susceptible to getting bent out of shape or uneven in surface than 18k gold.

I just visited a local pawn shop today and presented a 7 inch gold, hinged, etched bangle bracelet I had purchased from QVC about 20 years ago at time of purchase, it was sold to me as real gold. They then applied chemicals after mentioning it passed color gradation test and said 10k..

I asked them what it might be then.. NO reply.. I left embarrassed. I have a ring found at an old consignment shop.

The ring is a 1ct, 3 prong eternity band said to be 18k. What does the stamp B 34 on the inside mean? Hi Sarah, thanks for commenting. That sounds like a lovely ring. But, it is also possible that it is a style number or some description of the piece 34 stones perhaps. There is no standard meaning of that stamp that we are aware of. I know it could be a marking for a manufacturer or maker but I cannot find the company. Do you have any information? I see other people have the same problem but it is a question burning my brain!!

If you might have any information please help! Hi Tyler, thanks for commenting. Yes, you are right that the PMS stamp as you describe it likely refers to the manufacturer.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to determine which company it is. If you do find out, please let us know. Hi Marcelo, thanks for reaching out to us. Hopefully that helps, and let us know if you have any other questions.

Hi Ginger, thanks for commenting. I just received a ring that looks older, ruby and white sapphire, but inside it is marked with a triangle and ADC 14k. Any ideas??? HI Penny, thanks for commenting. Hopefully that helps, and please let us know if you have any additional questions. What does the asterisk mean?

HI Debbie, thanks for commenting. It can be difficult to tell if a ring is solid gold or only gold plated as you suggested. A competent gemologist or jewelry appraiser should be able to let you know. One other thing you can do is have the ring polished at a local jeweler. Hopefully that helps, and if you are ever in the Sacramento area, we would be happy to take a look at it for you.

Good day, I have searched the Internet for a several days hoping to find an answer to my question. I was losing hope until I stumbled upon your website. BTW, it is very kind and generous of you to answer questions to people concerns about their jewelry. My husband recently upgraded my wedding ring set for our 25th anniversary. The bridal set is 2. T in white gold. I had it sized. Are you familiar with this mark?

Hi Ana, thanks for commenting and for the kind words. It sounds like you have a beautiful piece there. Hopefully that helps a little, and we wish you the best. From that stamp alone, we can say that the bracelet is at least claiming to be solid 10 karat gold.

I have a diamond ring with 14 Kw P stamped on the inside. The P is stamped inside off square. I was wonder what that means. Hi I bought a white gold necklace and a ring at the mall. I was confused. Is it fake? Hello Tere, thanks for commenting. Unfortunately, there are chains out there that are fake but are still stamped with or 14k. If I encounter one of these chains, I tell the client about it right away. Be sure to test an area away from the clasp though.

The clasp will almost always be magnetic on real and fake chains because of the steel spring. Same problem on a white gold chain stamped 14k italy. Took it to several places who said was fake. So removed the rhodium plate by reverse electroplateing it. Very strange? Poor quality metal alloy perhaps? Hi Dan, thanks for contacting us. It is likely a base metal copper perhaps that was plated white.

Feel free to come by the shop sometime, and our gemologists would be happy to take a look. Please and thank you in advance. Hi Maribel, thanks for reaching out to us. This is how it works 18 karat divided by 24 karat equals 0. If you multiply this by one hundred you get This means that 18 Karat 18K gold is 75 percent gold, the rest other materials.

If you multiply this by one thousand you get This means that 18 Karat 18K gold is parts per one thousand gold. The rest other material. Another way of expressing it is 18 karat gold is parts per one thousand ppt fine, or has a fineness of Pricing 18K Gold 18K Gold is not pure gold.

Summary 18K and are different ways to grade the same type of alloy. Answer: If that's the only stamp present, the jewelry probably isn't gold. Otherwise it would be marked with one the the abbreviations above. Answer: The 14K portion of this marking means the ring is probably 14 karat gold. Question: What does "VC " mean when stamped on a Saudi gold necklace?

Answer: The portion of the marking refers to 18 karat gold. Regarding jewelry from the middle east, I would expect it to be no less than 18K gold. Purer gold jewelry 18K, 22K, and even 24K is far more popular in Asia than elsewhere.

Answer: The "14K" portion probably indicates that your piece of jewelry is 14 karat gold. The rest of the marking has nothing to do with that fact. Question: Does the marking "Taiwan" mean jewelry is real gold or fake?

Question: I have a bracelet that says 10K CT and there are about diamonds on it. What does it mean though? Answer: Though you didn't mention it, your bracelet probably has silver parts and gold parts 10K which would make it a yellow and white bracelet. This is done to give contrast, and keeps the bracelet in a low price range since it is silver and low purity 10K gold.

White gold is never used with silver on a piece of jewelry, because they provide no contrast, they are essentially the same color. Some gold jewelry is composed of yellow and rose gold parts, which is the same idea. Answer: This stamp is not a gold jewelry marking, in that it doesn't indicate whether or not the ring is gold. It may be the year that it was given, and the buyer had it inscribed for posterity. Question: I have a gold chain with stamped on the clasp, but the clasp is magnetic.

What does this mean? Answer: The clasp is gold but contains a small steel spring, which is magnetic, which makes the clasp close. Answer: No, it's not pure gold; 24K or means pure gold. Question: How can I know if the diamonds on my necklace are real or not? It's just marked "" on one side and " AR" on the other. Answer: There's no way for anybody to determine if diamonds are real without seeing them.

Question: I have a gold chain. The only marking on it is "JH. Answer: Most likely, the absence of an actual gold markings means that it simply isn't gold. Answer: If it's yellow, and the only marking is "H23C", then it's not gold jewelry. It is in a Whitehall Co box. Question: My ring has: "WR15", ". What do these marks mean? Answer: Oh, these are interesting markings. I can tell you that a "" marking on gold jewelry means the item is 15K, or 15 karat gold, which was discontinued after Answer: Jewelry composed of 18 karat gold is more valuable than 14K or 10K pieces.

Question: If a gold necklace just has "Korea" stamped on it, is it real gold? Answer: A lot of gold jewelry from Korea is 22K or 22 karat also shown as I have not seen any other kind of jewelry from Korea, so you might want to have somebody check it.

Answer: "Ag" is the symbol for silver on on the periodic table of elements. So the necklace is sterling silver and was made in Italy. Answer: The 7. Question: I have a gold necklace that only has a "ghp" symbol on the clasp. Any idea? Answer: Good high polish? That's a new one for me. I've never seen that marking. In the majority of cases, any gold-colored jewelry that does not have the at least one purity marking or stamp as shown above is not gold.

The inside of the pendant also shows What is the meaning? This higher purity gold is more common in the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Question: My bracelet has "RJ 14k" on it. What could that mean, is it good? Answer: The "" and "14K" portions of the marking both indicate that your gold bracelet is 14 karat gold. The "RJ" potion could mean anything.

Answer: You can't pawn it for anything, since a KGP marking on gold jewelry means that it is gold plated. Question: I have a chain that just has the number "75" stamped on it. Does this mean it's not gold? Answer: Well, if it said "", you could hope it was 18K or 18 karat gold. Without the "0," it does not indicate gold. Answer: GS may be somebody's initials or something specific to the maker. The "14K" marking obviously means that the piece is 14 karat gold jewelry.

Question: What does "" stamped on the inside of a ring mean? Then, spaced farther down the side of the ring, there is an "S" stamp.

Answer: I have never seen a "" marking on gold or silver. The ring could be a type of steel. Question: I have YL Stamped on the inside of my karat gold ring. What does it mean? Answer: That marking has nothing to do with whether your jewelry is or is not gold. I saw a diamond ring at a pawn shop I wanted to buy and when I saw the marking and looked it up I was skeptical even though the pawn shop is reputable and stand by it being the real deal.