That is difficult to say without a lot more information (diamond size and quality, gram weight, etc. However, even with an intact stamp, you need to have the metal tested to be absolutely sure of what it is. The short answer is yes, all 24k gold is pretty much the same color. I have noticed certain types of gold appear different in colour & characteristics. Lets just say Im glad we use karats with a K here in the States. So, it is not surprising that the finished product has a very different color than 100% pure gold. thank you! The CCC part of the stamp is most likely a manufactures mark which indicates who made the ring. Hi Ana, great work! Remember though that a stamp is only an indication of the jewelrys metal. You may have an allergy to one of the alloy metals in the ring that either is not present in your other jewelry or is present in such a low concentration in your other jewelry that it wasnt enough to cause an issue. Most likely the pg or oh are manufacturers stamps. . 
The N and WB are most likely manufacturing marks, but were not familiar with which designer they are used by. Of course, without seeing the bracelet in person, we cant say for sure if it is real gold. That said, for a pendant, this kind of wear-ability problem is normally less of an issue. I have CAP on inside of my ring also. Can you tell me what this means? Of course, if the stamp was originally GF and the F has been lost over time, that would indicate that the ring is Gold Filled and not solid gold (meaning only 1/20th to 1/40th of the ring would be gold). Would the C indicate age or region where the ring was made (not using the traditional K for gold). Well I still have the ring and have a question. I saw a locket stamped with a 14 (no K) and NECO stamped below the 14. Without seeing the ring in person, we wont be able to give you a definitive answer, but from the stamps it is most likely a sterling silver ring with some 18k gold accents (these will often be yellow in color). Those stamps indicate that the chain is 14k gold (the AO or AD is mostly a makers mark indicating who made the chain), so theres nothing there to be concerned about. And next to that is 585 with a symbol above it of an N in a heart an arrow. 
They then applied chemicals (after mentioning it passed color gradation test) and said 10k..among others..showed up. 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). Of course, if you are in the Sacramento, CA area, you can always bring any jewelry you have by the shop for a free evaluation. Meaning please? If the stamp is accurate, it looks like your necklace is 18 karat white gold. In order to give you an accurate evaluation, I would need to see the piece in person. Please help! The rest of the stamp could also be the manufacturers mark and style number. 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). Hi Beckie, thanks for thinking of us. If they say the ring is gold filled and 14k, that means that it is made out of a base metal (e.g. We love Old Mine Cuts; they have such a unique sparkle. What does the up stand for? I think they are manufacturing marks, for example 024 could be #24 of the total run, but thats mostly speculation. The stamp is star 763 vi. I would suggest you get familiar with the gold market. The AC24 is most likely a manufacturers mark used to indicate who made the ring. 10k gold with H color and I clarity diamonds or 14k gold with F color and VS clarity diamonds). Hello, I have a white ring with beautiful little white stones stamped 925 and 18 K 6 E, any idea what this is and the worth, please? Youre probably right in assuming that this was simply a double stamp. Hopefully that helps. Have a GREAT DAY!!!! This is also referred to as 9k gold. I also have acquired a eternity circle diamond necklace. Hello, thanks for commenting. On further research a mark like 585 Italy seem to be common on fake gold articles. Feel free to contact us, if you would like any additional info. Hi Kathleen, thanks for commenting. I know they are real gold (at least an auction house said they were but would not tell me the karat weight unless I was willing to pay quite a lot for a full appraisal). We love feedback. Normally, with the stamp 14k P the P stands for Plum gold which means the jewelry is made out of exactly 58.5% gold and 41.5% alloys. I have a ring that has 10k fm on it. 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? What does 14k ME mean? Second, the ^ symbol could be a manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring, and the 14 may be a style number or may be unrelated to the karat purity of the metal. Thats because jewelers would not bother to set diamonds, rubies or other precious stones in silver jewelry.
I got our wedding bands made in Argentina and they are 18k, but my fiances is a little too small so we have to resize it in Australia. Hi Teri, thanks for commenting. Call one of our qualified precious metals consultants today at 800-426-2344. So, in this case, given that the full stamp is 14ksp we would assume that the SP is still most likely a manufacturers mark possibly referring to F Speidel Company in Rhode Island who used an SP inside of a rough triangular shape in the past. If you might have any information please help! Another commenter recently said that Pms is an Outdated Stamp for Premesco Inc., so that could be the answer to your question. You are welcome, and Im glad we were able to help. Hi Rama, thanks for commenting. A very interesting & helpful read ? As you may have guessed, the CAP is the manufacturers stamp and the 14k indicates the quality. Another commenter recently said that Pms is an Outdated Stamp for Premesco Inc., so that could be the maker of your ring. 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. Sorry we couldnt be more helpful on this one. Oh my goodness that is it exactly. And I have a certificate or a description about it from an Italian jeweller (60 years ago) who I believe tested it.
There are variations due to law changes over the years so marks might not be inside the prescribed shaped boxes. Hi Danielle, unfortunately, we still have no idea what manufacturer uses the L* stamp. Hi Charlene, thanks for commenting. Hi Carol, good question. Hi I have a bracelet 18k oh. There isnt any obvious information I can see in the stamp that would describe a piece of jewelry (e.g. What does the rest of it mean? How Valuable is Platinum-Plated Silver Jewelry. Hi Tara, thanks for commenting.
It actually looks legit. The first ring has a yellow looking stone on top outlined in what looks to be gold. First, the 4 could be part of a double stamp. Hi Maribel, thanks for reaching out to us. Hopefully that helps, and happy birthday! Without seeing the ring marked PD we cant really take a guess at what that stamp means or what it is made out of. 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 thought I would also point out really quick to any other readers that if the bracelet was indeed stamped L10k, there is nothing there to indicate that its fake. The ITALY 750 stamp indicates that the piece is 18k gold and was manufactured in Italy. Is gold plated reduce the value significantly than that of real gold? Remember, 10G is not 10K and if it isnt stamped with its karat purity (10k, 14k, 750, etc. 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. Hi Carolyn, thanks for commenting. Hi Craig, thats not a stupid question at all; thanks for asking. I have a pair of white gold hoops with diamond chips. What should people be aware of when buying this gold? Frankly, i was a little confused. Of course, we don't have any more, From now until June 18th all pearl jewelry in our showroom is on sale for 50% off. 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. Such a person should be able to tell you if your diamond is genuine or not. Unfortunately, there are chains out there that are fake but are still stamped with 585 or 14k. Hi Anthony, thanks for asking. Its on a ring. Hi Savi, thanks for asking. Ive just started looking at some of my old jewellery Could this be real Gold? Hi Tracy, thanks for commenting.
Hi guys, I have a gold ring that has AC24 stamped on one side and 375 on the other side. It says G14k. However, if it was GF instead of just G that would indicate that the ring is in fact Gold Filled and not solid 14k gold. Im concerned about it because it feels too light. Its my grandmothers star sapphire ring (also called a Lindy Star?). Since stamps vary so widely, it is almost impossible to say with certainty, but hopefully that helps a little. It is often stamped 875. Would this mean anything or is it potentially fake gold? If you are in the Sacramento area, we would be happy to have our gemologists take a loot at it for you. However, whether or not that marking is accurate is another mater entirely. The S or 5 stamp doesnt carry any general meaning that I am aware of. Keep in mind that all gold can be plated to look almost any color, so you cant rely on the appearance alone to judge the karat purity.
All the same k and purity, so Im wanting to know, is some gold more valuable than others, even though there the same k etc? The 6 with the underlined c is not a stamp Im familiar with. Hi BJ, thanks for commenting. Its not talking about the type of metal used. It has imprinted patterning on the outside and on the inside rim has engraved 18ct (Ct is underlined) and the numbers 581. What if the ring in getting said 14k plum IDI. So the only pure gold is 24 karat gold which is sometimes called 999 gold. As you may have seen in the article, 375 usually indicates 9 karat gold. Thanks. I am ready to purchase a 24 Mariner gold chain with following stamps: 10KTItalyAir SolidMO. The 14k stamp is, of course, a good indication that the ring is 14 karat gold. Im now doubting if its really gold. As for identifying the center stone, that can get tricky. This is Produced in esfehan city of iran . I have heard that you can and that you can not. Hi Nerissa, thanks for asking. It could possibly indicate that there are 0.37 carats of gems in the ring. What does the term solid 14k gold mean? You can read our article on how jewelry is valued to learn more about the different kinds of value. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.
And those options are more expensive. Hopefully that helps. I have just been given my aunts engagement ring from the 1970s and it says P. G. 18. 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. Hi Scott, thanks for commenting. If you find out which company it refers to, please post back here so others can find out too. Thank you!!! I have a 10kn pendant what does the N stand for. If it is 18K gold, what would a piece like this possibly value at? I will tell a quick story. 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. Are you familiar with this mark? I finally found out what the L means. I have a 14k gold anklet but it is stamped with WG but it is yellow is it white and yellow gold mixed? ), it is less likely to be solid gold. Arden Jewelers is a family owned jeweler that has been serving the Sacramento area (and the rest of the world) for over 35 years. There are a couple options for this one. Without seeing the necklaces I cant say for sure, but most likely the SP is the manfuacturers mark and the 14k indicates the quality (14 karat gold). Hi Mariya, thanks for asking. That sounds strange that they wouldnt offer you anything for a chain stamped 585 2. Well please email me backThank You so much!!!! Hi i have a ring and there is a code inside gdc 375 k. Hi Marie, thanks for reaching out. Both of those stamps mean the wedding ring is 14 karat gold. Could you tell me the value about possibly of this band? This doesnt mean its not genuine 14k gold but you will want to get it checked at one point, might not even been made here in Italy. Poor quality metal alloy perhaps? It says 925 Italy of the the clasp. Hello, But, I have a buddy that specializes in jewelry for over 30 years and happens to work at sissy log cabin. stamp and the circled v are both probably manufacturers marks (or maybe one of them is a Three Stooges references ). The 14k, of course, indicates the gold purity of the piece. The stamp indicates that the ring is 14 karat solid gold. And, the WB likely refers to the manufacturer who made the piece. There is also a WB stamped inside. Sometimes engagement rings are stamped 14KP. Im not personally familiar with that particular stamp, so I cant give you any guidance on which company or individual it may refer to. Of course, if the stamp was 14kp, without the u, then that would indicate that this is plum gold meaning the alloy is precisely 58.3% gold.
Does it still make it 750? Hi Ina, thanks for commenting. I now acquired a mens ring that looks to be white gold possibly platinum, it has GB14K P as the stamp. I have a gold colored necklace with 10G stamped on the clasp. The CF is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. Hi Tyler, thanks for commenting. The hole you see underneath the center stone is to help with the cleaning process. It says 14K Pat. Hi, I have a ring stamped 375 italy. Hi Sonam, good question. Yes, the 585 stamp indicates that the chain is 14 karat gold. That would also explain why the bracelet feels so light. Without seeing the piece in person it is very difficult to tell, but my guess would be that the piece contains some 14k and some 18k gold and the 0 and F or key symbol is an indication of who made the ring (a manufacturers mark). One reads 10K, other reads 1K with a circled C after. 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. I looked into NECO and it seems like its a brand overseas? Hi I have a wide gold bangle marked vol 10 ct it has no stones on it. I would further recommend that you avoid jewelers who will use acid or other destructive tests. Our yellow gold dome ring with diamonds is marked inside PLAT 18K. Is this ring really gold? Hi Ana, great job on discovering that the L stamp refers to Landstroms jewelry.
There is no standard meaning of that stamp that we are aware of. Without seeing the piece in person, we cant really give you an accurate ballpark estimate of the value. Hopefully that helps. Oh and I just wanted to say thanks for your feedback appreciate your site! I have just bought a secondhand white gold and diamond bracelet which has no hallmark. 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. As far as we know, there is no 14KK stamp. Without seeing the piece in person, we wouldnt be able to say if it is genuine 14k gold or not. Some governments allow 13.5k to be stamped 14k so the 14KP tells the consumer that this is a true 14 karat mix. I can send a photo of it and the description. We can give you a rough ballpark if we had some more information (total gram weight, diamond size, color, cut clarity, etc.). I have a mans ring that has a stamp of a C with a H in the middle of it and to the right of that is 1/10. Mainly cause its hard to find a trusting one. Hi. The 750 stamp indicates that the chain is 18k gold. That would explain why the pawn shop did not want to buy the piece, but I dont see why they couldnt have explained that you themselves. I have a bracelet marked 14kp then like a v symbol and a star underneath the 14kp what does that mean? Of course, 10KR can also mean that piece is 10 karat rose gold which is a red or pink color. & also if this is pure 18K gold. They werent too expensive, so I suspect they would be between 9-12 karats at most. We would love to know. If you are in the Sacramento, CA area, you can always bring the piece by and we would be happy to look at it. What does the triangle mean and how can I check if the stone is more than glass? Sir..my ring with stone/diamond mark OR 750 14 its meaning? As I said earlier, without seeing the piece in person, we cant really say for sure, but hopefully those options helped a little. There is no generalized meaning for 10kn that we are aware of. Ive got a ring and Im pretty positive it has a 32 (?) Hello Molly, good question. I recently purchased an antique wedding band in which it has been engraved the initials of what Im guessing is the previous owner with a date 21. VI indicates the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region. If the stamp was 999 that could mean pure gold, but it would be a very uncommon thing for a ring like that to be made in 24k gold (its too soft). Hi, my name is Mani. If you do find out, please let us know. 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). Finally, a jeweler could be trying to be clever by using the caret or circumflex character to indicate 14 karat gold. I have a ring stamped: S&W crown hallmark 18 round hallmark p 956. So, the N is most likely the manufacturers mark indicating who made the pendant. It is stamped 10k Italy 375 but I thought that only 9ct gold was stamped 375? We would have to look at the piece in person to say for sure. 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). I know what the 10k means, but not the rest. Thanks. Hi Milix, thanks for reaching out. Second, the stamp could be fraudulent and the pieces are actually costume jewelry (which often has a rich yellow color). As for the value, it would be really difficult to guess without at least seeing a picture of the piece. I was wonder what that means.
Hopefully that helps. Hopefully that helps clear things up, and please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions. Thanks! My wedding ring says pms 14kp, I understand that kp means karat plumb, but what does pms indicate? That sounds like an interesting piece. If you would like, you can send some pictures and additional details (gram weight of the piece would be great) to us in an email, and we can give you an estimate. An 8.5in mens bracelet in solid 14k yellow gold should definitely have some heft to it. Hi Holli, thanks for asking. White gold is available up to 21 karats. If you want to know for sure, you can bring it by the shop anytime and one of our gemologists can evaluate it for you at no charge. The RD portion of the stamp is most likely the manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring. Of course, that doesnt tell us anything about what the ring is made out of. Most of the time, plum gold is indicated with a p after the quality mark (i.e. 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). The 14KP part of the stamp indicates that the piece is 14 karat plum gold. Hi Gretchen, thats a good question. However, it is quite difficult to tell which company or individual the MO refers to. I look forwards to your regards very much. Hey I was wondering what does C14KP mean? Any idea what this is or who the marker maybe? Can there be other colors of gold engagement rings? The chain is clearly silver but my cross pendant has a 375 stamp followed buy a 305 stamp. Definitely post back if you are able to determine which company it refers to. We know it is the heraldic metal and it is a rare yellow mineral that is the most malleable and pliable of all metals. Either that or its a really good fake. Thank you very much. Were not familiar with a standard meaning for that stamp. Could you tell me what this means? An idea what this means? Hi, I have a yellow gold ring with the imprint 14K GB.
Hi Jon, thanks for reaching out. Hi Grzegorz, that stamp doesnt have any general meaning that we are aware of. Or just gold plated? Hi Jo, thanks for commenting. I didnt have 9k on the chart above because it is less common than the others, but it is out there, so I went ahead and added it. The 750 stamp is also a good indicator which is another way to denote 18k purity. 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. Hi Rebecca, thanks for commenting, and I apologize for the slow response. It looks to be a gold mens wedding band. Hi Jeanette, thanks for asking. Hi Steph, thanks for commenting. The KA twice has no masonic significance. Hi my name is Silvia and I have a 10k yellow gold with green emerald ring it has a marking after the 10k FJG 968 any idea what it means? In order to say for sure, we would need to see the piece in person. Is all gold the same? Hi Doris, thanks for commenting.
Hopefully that helps. Hi Rhonda, good question.
I am not familiar with which manufacturer uses the CAP stamp, and unfortunately, I wasnt able to find anything through some quick searching. It is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. It must be a popular/large company given how many people have mentioned it on this page alone. Hi Sheryl, good question.
You can often see a small L stamped on the stone to indicate its a Lindy Star. Generally, a 14 without a K does not indicate that the piece is 14k gold. The UP is likely the name or initials of the Korean company that made the bracelet.
Hopefully that helps. So, from the stamp, it looks like you have a hollow chain made out of solid 10k gold. Hi Christina, thanks for commenting. We process gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium from jewelry scrap, electronic scrap, catalytic converters, platinum thermocouple wire and more. Can you engrave an item, like a pendant, that is made of solid 24K gold? Is it fake? On the little gold piece that connects the clasp to the bracelet it is stamped: 18K P.G. If we find out more, well definitely post something here. Love your variety of FAQ! It seems like they used to stamp some of their jewelry with it. You are correct that there is a significant value difference between silver and white gold. It has 375 stamped with a diamond shape around it and next to that says Italy. The proportions in other karat grades are listed in the table below: The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Hi Patrick, good question. It would be more common for the 18C stamp to indicate the manufacturer who made the ring. Hi Mark, thanks for the kind words. Let us know if you discover anything more about the piece. Either way, the piece may be 14k gold like the chain, but unless the pendant is stamped with a quality mark it is difficult to say for sure. I cant say 100% sure, but that is impression I got from a few different sources. Why does my gold ring have 37 C stamped on the inside? Any Ideas? What does 1152 and arabic letters mean? Hi Emily, thanks for thinking of us. 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).
then there is a high possibility that the chain is not gold but costume jewelry. Without seeing the piece in person, we cant say for sure, but my guess would be that the WG refers to the manufacturer who made the anklet and not the color of the metal. The pms part of the stamp is most likely the manufacturers mark (indicating who made the ring). If you are ever in the Sacramento area, feel free to bring the ring by for a free evaluation. Of course, if its possible that part of the stamp has worn away and it is actually 14KP, then that would indicate plum gold. My mom gave me a gold pendant (appears to be gold). Yes, a gold plated piece has minimal value when compared to a solid gold piece. The ROD portion of the stamp is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring. That stamp is definitely a red flag that something is not right with the chain. Thank you. I was Told that the Eyes are Real Diamonds but Not the Rest of them on the Head. If that percentage gets any lower, there just isnt a high enough ratio of the white metal additives to make the finished product truly white. Unfortunately, I have not been able to determine which company it is. Feel free to email us any pictures/details you have or stop by the shop anytime we are open for a free value appraisal. Most engagement rings are 14k or 18k. also 210 is stamped- presumably stone weight? Thanks in advance for the feedback! Its hard to say without seeing the piece in person. 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. this is 14ct gold). 2 stamps inside. Hi Mani, thanks for commenting. I have an earring with a stamp on top of the locked CF then at the bottom is 14K585.
Remember from the article that this means the piece contains at least 58.3% pure gold. The m.o.e. Hopefully that helps. 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. If you are looking at a piece of jewelry in which precious stones have been set, you are almost certainly looking at platinum or white gold, not silver. However, stamps can be misapplied or worn overtime, so its possible that the K should be there and just isnt. Silver jewelry does exist of course, but most often in the form of rings, bracelets, and pins that either do not have gemstones, or which are adorned with lower cost stones like turquoise, hematite, obsidian or amber. Theres no number before it, just KP. That stamp is a tough one. I have a beautiful delicate twisted cold chain that I was given as a gift. Thank you. The bridal set is 2.5 C.T in white gold. Hopefully that helps, and feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. Hi Kari, thanks for commenting. I recently saw an old childs locket that inside had a marking that looked like s8s or could be 585 w tge marking co beneath it. Any info you can give me on these markings would be great. The mark with the star is the manufacturer registration number and the province the manufacturer is registered in. If I encounter one of these chains, I tell the client about it right away. Hi Kendra, the V with a star is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the bracelet. Hi Jasmine, feel free to contact us with the details of your jewelry and we can give you an approximate value. 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. What does GDH and 0.08 stand for on my 10k gold earrings? Thank you! Hello, thanks for reaching out. Hi Silvia, thanks for commenting, and I apologize for the delayed response. Hi Deane, thats a good question. Hopefully that helps a little, and we wish you the best. The other stamp is a bit more cryptic. We are not aware of any general meaning of 1152 with Arabic letters. I cant say 100% sure, but that is impression I got from a few different sources. The 581 may be a manufacturers mark, but it doesnt have any general meaning that I am aware of.
Finally, you mentioned Australian 9k gold.
I have a silver colour chain with pendant and an earring set Hi John, thanks for commenting. Could you tell me what that might mean? Hi Mario, thanks for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, I cant be of too much help with the rest of the stamps. Without seeing the piece in person, its hard to say for sure what the holes are for. Different parts of the world have different conventions for denoting gold purity. Feel free to bring them by the shop and we can tell for sure if they are gold or not. The ring has a bit of weight to it and is quite yellow. Im not familar with that stamp. Hi! What do these numbers mean? You can definitely engrave on high karat gold like 24k and we have seen examples of 22k with intricate engravings. Without seeing the ring though, its difficult to say for sure. Hi Mike, thanks for the comment. Hi Patrick, good question. How Much Platinum Does Your Platinum Jewelry Really Contain? White gold bridal jewelry is increasingly popular. Hi Angela, thats a great question. Wanted to know if its silver or platinum. Ive figured out the wedding set, but not the ring stamped PD. Sorry I couldnt be more helpful on this. Of course, now you have the unenviable task of trying to take something back from a toddler.
The N and WB are most likely manufacturing marks, but were not familiar with which designer they are used by. Of course, without seeing the bracelet in person, we cant say for sure if it is real gold. That said, for a pendant, this kind of wear-ability problem is normally less of an issue. I have CAP on inside of my ring also. Can you tell me what this means? Of course, if the stamp was originally GF and the F has been lost over time, that would indicate that the ring is Gold Filled and not solid gold (meaning only 1/20th to 1/40th of the ring would be gold). Would the C indicate age or region where the ring was made (not using the traditional K for gold). Well I still have the ring and have a question. I saw a locket stamped with a 14 (no K) and NECO stamped below the 14. Without seeing the ring in person, we wont be able to give you a definitive answer, but from the stamps it is most likely a sterling silver ring with some 18k gold accents (these will often be yellow in color). Those stamps indicate that the chain is 14k gold (the AO or AD is mostly a makers mark indicating who made the chain), so theres nothing there to be concerned about. And next to that is 585 with a symbol above it of an N in a heart an arrow. They then applied chemicals (after mentioning it passed color gradation test) and said 10k..among others..showed up. 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). Of course, if you are in the Sacramento, CA area, you can always bring any jewelry you have by the shop for a free evaluation. Meaning please? If the stamp is accurate, it looks like your necklace is 18 karat white gold. In order to give you an accurate evaluation, I would need to see the piece in person. Please help! The rest of the stamp could also be the manufacturers mark and style number. 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). Hi Beckie, thanks for thinking of us. If they say the ring is gold filled and 14k, that means that it is made out of a base metal (e.g. We love Old Mine Cuts; they have such a unique sparkle. What does the up stand for? I think they are manufacturing marks, for example 024 could be #24 of the total run, but thats mostly speculation. The stamp is star 763 vi. I would suggest you get familiar with the gold market. The AC24 is most likely a manufacturers mark used to indicate who made the ring. 10k gold with H color and I clarity diamonds or 14k gold with F color and VS clarity diamonds). Hello, I have a white ring with beautiful little white stones stamped 925 and 18 K 6 E, any idea what this is and the worth, please? Youre probably right in assuming that this was simply a double stamp. Hopefully that helps. Have a GREAT DAY!!!! This is also referred to as 9k gold. I also have acquired a eternity circle diamond necklace. Hello, thanks for commenting. On further research a mark like 585 Italy seem to be common on fake gold articles. Feel free to contact us, if you would like any additional info. Hi Kathleen, thanks for commenting. I know they are real gold (at least an auction house said they were but would not tell me the karat weight unless I was willing to pay quite a lot for a full appraisal). We love feedback. Normally, with the stamp 14k P the P stands for Plum gold which means the jewelry is made out of exactly 58.5% gold and 41.5% alloys. I have a ring that has 10k fm on it. 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? What does 14k ME mean? Second, the ^ symbol could be a manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring, and the 14 may be a style number or may be unrelated to the karat purity of the metal. Thats because jewelers would not bother to set diamonds, rubies or other precious stones in silver jewelry. I got our wedding bands made in Argentina and they are 18k, but my fiances is a little too small so we have to resize it in Australia. Hi Teri, thanks for commenting. Call one of our qualified precious metals consultants today at 800-426-2344. So, in this case, given that the full stamp is 14ksp we would assume that the SP is still most likely a manufacturers mark possibly referring to F Speidel Company in Rhode Island who used an SP inside of a rough triangular shape in the past. If you might have any information please help! Another commenter recently said that Pms is an Outdated Stamp for Premesco Inc., so that could be the answer to your question. You are welcome, and Im glad we were able to help. Hi Rama, thanks for commenting. A very interesting & helpful read ? As you may have guessed, the CAP is the manufacturers stamp and the 14k indicates the quality. Another commenter recently said that Pms is an Outdated Stamp for Premesco Inc., so that could be the maker of your ring. 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. Sorry we couldnt be more helpful on this one. Oh my goodness that is it exactly. And I have a certificate or a description about it from an Italian jeweller (60 years ago) who I believe tested it.
There are variations due to law changes over the years so marks might not be inside the prescribed shaped boxes. Hi Danielle, unfortunately, we still have no idea what manufacturer uses the L* stamp. Hi Charlene, thanks for commenting. Hi Carol, good question. Hi I have a bracelet 18k oh. There isnt any obvious information I can see in the stamp that would describe a piece of jewelry (e.g. What does the rest of it mean? How Valuable is Platinum-Plated Silver Jewelry. Hi Tara, thanks for commenting.
It actually looks legit. The first ring has a yellow looking stone on top outlined in what looks to be gold. First, the 4 could be part of a double stamp. Hi Maribel, thanks for reaching out to us. Hopefully that helps, and happy birthday! Without seeing the ring marked PD we cant really take a guess at what that stamp means or what it is made out of. 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 thought I would also point out really quick to any other readers that if the bracelet was indeed stamped L10k, there is nothing there to indicate that its fake. The ITALY 750 stamp indicates that the piece is 18k gold and was manufactured in Italy. Is gold plated reduce the value significantly than that of real gold? Remember, 10G is not 10K and if it isnt stamped with its karat purity (10k, 14k, 750, etc. 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. Hi Carolyn, thanks for commenting. Hi Craig, thats not a stupid question at all; thanks for asking. I have a pair of white gold hoops with diamond chips. What should people be aware of when buying this gold? Frankly, i was a little confused. Of course, we don't have any more, From now until June 18th all pearl jewelry in our showroom is on sale for 50% off. 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. Such a person should be able to tell you if your diamond is genuine or not. Unfortunately, there are chains out there that are fake but are still stamped with 585 or 14k. Hi Anthony, thanks for asking. Its on a ring. Hi Savi, thanks for asking. Ive just started looking at some of my old jewellery Could this be real Gold? Hi Tracy, thanks for commenting.
Hi guys, I have a gold ring that has AC24 stamped on one side and 375 on the other side. It says G14k. However, if it was GF instead of just G that would indicate that the ring is in fact Gold Filled and not solid 14k gold. Im concerned about it because it feels too light. Its my grandmothers star sapphire ring (also called a Lindy Star?). Since stamps vary so widely, it is almost impossible to say with certainty, but hopefully that helps a little. It is often stamped 875. Would this mean anything or is it potentially fake gold? If you are in the Sacramento area, we would be happy to have our gemologists take a loot at it for you. However, whether or not that marking is accurate is another mater entirely. The S or 5 stamp doesnt carry any general meaning that I am aware of. Keep in mind that all gold can be plated to look almost any color, so you cant rely on the appearance alone to judge the karat purity.
All the same k and purity, so Im wanting to know, is some gold more valuable than others, even though there the same k etc? The 6 with the underlined c is not a stamp Im familiar with. Hi BJ, thanks for commenting. Its not talking about the type of metal used. It has imprinted patterning on the outside and on the inside rim has engraved 18ct (Ct is underlined) and the numbers 581. What if the ring in getting said 14k plum IDI. So the only pure gold is 24 karat gold which is sometimes called 999 gold. As you may have seen in the article, 375 usually indicates 9 karat gold. Thanks. I am ready to purchase a 24 Mariner gold chain with following stamps: 10KTItalyAir SolidMO. The 14k stamp is, of course, a good indication that the ring is 14 karat gold. Im now doubting if its really gold. As for identifying the center stone, that can get tricky. This is Produced in esfehan city of iran . I have heard that you can and that you can not. Hi Nerissa, thanks for asking. It could possibly indicate that there are 0.37 carats of gems in the ring. What does the term solid 14k gold mean? You can read our article on how jewelry is valued to learn more about the different kinds of value. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.
And those options are more expensive. Hopefully that helps. I have just been given my aunts engagement ring from the 1970s and it says P. G. 18. 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. Hi Scott, thanks for commenting. If you find out which company it refers to, please post back here so others can find out too. Thank you!!! I have a 10kn pendant what does the N stand for. If it is 18K gold, what would a piece like this possibly value at? I will tell a quick story. 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. Are you familiar with this mark? I finally found out what the L means. I have a 14k gold anklet but it is stamped with WG but it is yellow is it white and yellow gold mixed? ), it is less likely to be solid gold. Arden Jewelers is a family owned jeweler that has been serving the Sacramento area (and the rest of the world) for over 35 years. There are a couple options for this one. Without seeing the necklaces I cant say for sure, but most likely the SP is the manfuacturers mark and the 14k indicates the quality (14 karat gold). Hi Mariya, thanks for asking. That sounds strange that they wouldnt offer you anything for a chain stamped 585 2. Well please email me backThank You so much!!!! Hi i have a ring and there is a code inside gdc 375 k. Hi Marie, thanks for reaching out. Both of those stamps mean the wedding ring is 14 karat gold. Could you tell me the value about possibly of this band? This doesnt mean its not genuine 14k gold but you will want to get it checked at one point, might not even been made here in Italy. Poor quality metal alloy perhaps? It says 925 Italy of the the clasp. Hello, But, I have a buddy that specializes in jewelry for over 30 years and happens to work at sissy log cabin. stamp and the circled v are both probably manufacturers marks (or maybe one of them is a Three Stooges references ). The 14k, of course, indicates the gold purity of the piece. The stamp indicates that the ring is 14 karat solid gold. And, the WB likely refers to the manufacturer who made the piece. There is also a WB stamped inside. Sometimes engagement rings are stamped 14KP. Im not personally familiar with that particular stamp, so I cant give you any guidance on which company or individual it may refer to. Of course, if the stamp was 14kp, without the u, then that would indicate that this is plum gold meaning the alloy is precisely 58.3% gold.
Does it still make it 750? Hi Ina, thanks for commenting. I now acquired a mens ring that looks to be white gold possibly platinum, it has GB14K P as the stamp. I have a gold colored necklace with 10G stamped on the clasp. The CF is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. Hi Tyler, thanks for commenting. The hole you see underneath the center stone is to help with the cleaning process. It says 14K Pat. Hi, I have a ring stamped 375 italy. Hi Sonam, good question. Yes, the 585 stamp indicates that the chain is 14 karat gold. That would also explain why the bracelet feels so light. Without seeing the piece in person it is very difficult to tell, but my guess would be that the piece contains some 14k and some 18k gold and the 0 and F or key symbol is an indication of who made the ring (a manufacturers mark). One reads 10K, other reads 1K with a circled C after. 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. I looked into NECO and it seems like its a brand overseas? Hi I have a wide gold bangle marked vol 10 ct it has no stones on it. I would further recommend that you avoid jewelers who will use acid or other destructive tests. Our yellow gold dome ring with diamonds is marked inside PLAT 18K. Is this ring really gold? Hi Ana, great job on discovering that the L stamp refers to Landstroms jewelry. There is no standard meaning of that stamp that we are aware of. Without seeing the piece in person, we cant really give you an accurate ballpark estimate of the value. Hopefully that helps. Oh and I just wanted to say thanks for your feedback appreciate your site! I have just bought a secondhand white gold and diamond bracelet which has no hallmark. 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. As far as we know, there is no 14KK stamp. Without seeing the piece in person, we wouldnt be able to say if it is genuine 14k gold or not. Some governments allow 13.5k to be stamped 14k so the 14KP tells the consumer that this is a true 14 karat mix. I can send a photo of it and the description. We can give you a rough ballpark if we had some more information (total gram weight, diamond size, color, cut clarity, etc.). I have a mans ring that has a stamp of a C with a H in the middle of it and to the right of that is 1/10. Mainly cause its hard to find a trusting one. Hi. The 750 stamp indicates that the chain is 18k gold. That would explain why the pawn shop did not want to buy the piece, but I dont see why they couldnt have explained that you themselves. I have a bracelet marked 14kp then like a v symbol and a star underneath the 14kp what does that mean? Of course, 10KR can also mean that piece is 10 karat rose gold which is a red or pink color. & also if this is pure 18K gold. They werent too expensive, so I suspect they would be between 9-12 karats at most. We would love to know. If you are in the Sacramento, CA area, you can always bring the piece by and we would be happy to look at it. What does the triangle mean and how can I check if the stone is more than glass? Sir..my ring with stone/diamond mark OR 750 14 its meaning? As I said earlier, without seeing the piece in person, we cant really say for sure, but hopefully those options helped a little. There is no generalized meaning for 10kn that we are aware of. Ive got a ring and Im pretty positive it has a 32 (?) Hello Molly, good question. I recently purchased an antique wedding band in which it has been engraved the initials of what Im guessing is the previous owner with a date 21. VI indicates the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region. If the stamp was 999 that could mean pure gold, but it would be a very uncommon thing for a ring like that to be made in 24k gold (its too soft). Hi, my name is Mani. If you do find out, please let us know. 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). Finally, a jeweler could be trying to be clever by using the caret or circumflex character to indicate 14 karat gold. I have a ring stamped: S&W crown hallmark 18 round hallmark p 956. So, the N is most likely the manufacturers mark indicating who made the pendant. It is stamped 10k Italy 375 but I thought that only 9ct gold was stamped 375? We would have to look at the piece in person to say for sure. 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). I know what the 10k means, but not the rest. Thanks. Hi Milix, thanks for reaching out. Second, the stamp could be fraudulent and the pieces are actually costume jewelry (which often has a rich yellow color). As for the value, it would be really difficult to guess without at least seeing a picture of the piece. I was wonder what that means.
Hopefully that helps. Hopefully that helps clear things up, and please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions. Thanks! My wedding ring says pms 14kp, I understand that kp means karat plumb, but what does pms indicate? That sounds like an interesting piece. If you would like, you can send some pictures and additional details (gram weight of the piece would be great) to us in an email, and we can give you an estimate. An 8.5in mens bracelet in solid 14k yellow gold should definitely have some heft to it. Hi Holli, thanks for asking. White gold is available up to 21 karats. If you want to know for sure, you can bring it by the shop anytime and one of our gemologists can evaluate it for you at no charge. The RD portion of the stamp is most likely the manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring. Of course, that doesnt tell us anything about what the ring is made out of. Most of the time, plum gold is indicated with a p after the quality mark (i.e. 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). The 14KP part of the stamp indicates that the piece is 14 karat plum gold. Hi Gretchen, thats a good question. However, it is quite difficult to tell which company or individual the MO refers to. I look forwards to your regards very much. Hey I was wondering what does C14KP mean? Any idea what this is or who the marker maybe? Can there be other colors of gold engagement rings? The chain is clearly silver but my cross pendant has a 375 stamp followed buy a 305 stamp. Definitely post back if you are able to determine which company it refers to. We know it is the heraldic metal and it is a rare yellow mineral that is the most malleable and pliable of all metals. Either that or its a really good fake. Thank you very much. Were not familiar with a standard meaning for that stamp. Could you tell me what this means? An idea what this means? Hi, I have a yellow gold ring with the imprint 14K GB.
Hi Jon, thanks for reaching out. Hi Grzegorz, that stamp doesnt have any general meaning that we are aware of. Or just gold plated? Hi Jo, thanks for commenting. I didnt have 9k on the chart above because it is less common than the others, but it is out there, so I went ahead and added it. The 750 stamp is also a good indicator which is another way to denote 18k purity. 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. Hi Rebecca, thanks for commenting, and I apologize for the slow response. It looks to be a gold mens wedding band. Hi Jeanette, thanks for asking. Hi Steph, thanks for commenting. The KA twice has no masonic significance. Hi my name is Silvia and I have a 10k yellow gold with green emerald ring it has a marking after the 10k FJG 968 any idea what it means? In order to say for sure, we would need to see the piece in person. Is all gold the same? Hi Doris, thanks for commenting.
Hopefully that helps. Hi Rhonda, good question.
I am not familiar with which manufacturer uses the CAP stamp, and unfortunately, I wasnt able to find anything through some quick searching. It is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. It must be a popular/large company given how many people have mentioned it on this page alone. Hi Sheryl, good question.
You can often see a small L stamped on the stone to indicate its a Lindy Star. Generally, a 14 without a K does not indicate that the piece is 14k gold. The UP is likely the name or initials of the Korean company that made the bracelet.
Hopefully that helps. So, from the stamp, it looks like you have a hollow chain made out of solid 10k gold. Hi Christina, thanks for commenting. We process gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium from jewelry scrap, electronic scrap, catalytic converters, platinum thermocouple wire and more. Can you engrave an item, like a pendant, that is made of solid 24K gold? Is it fake? On the little gold piece that connects the clasp to the bracelet it is stamped: 18K P.G. If we find out more, well definitely post something here. Love your variety of FAQ! It seems like they used to stamp some of their jewelry with it. You are correct that there is a significant value difference between silver and white gold. It has 375 stamped with a diamond shape around it and next to that says Italy. The proportions in other karat grades are listed in the table below: The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Hi Patrick, good question. It would be more common for the 18C stamp to indicate the manufacturer who made the ring. Hi Mark, thanks for the kind words. Let us know if you discover anything more about the piece. Either way, the piece may be 14k gold like the chain, but unless the pendant is stamped with a quality mark it is difficult to say for sure. I cant say 100% sure, but that is impression I got from a few different sources. Why does my gold ring have 37 C stamped on the inside? Any Ideas? What does 1152 and arabic letters mean? Hi Emily, thanks for thinking of us. 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).
then there is a high possibility that the chain is not gold but costume jewelry. Without seeing the piece in person, we cant say for sure, but my guess would be that the WG refers to the manufacturer who made the anklet and not the color of the metal. The pms part of the stamp is most likely the manufacturers mark (indicating who made the ring). If you are ever in the Sacramento area, feel free to bring the ring by for a free evaluation. Of course, if its possible that part of the stamp has worn away and it is actually 14KP, then that would indicate plum gold. My mom gave me a gold pendant (appears to be gold). Yes, a gold plated piece has minimal value when compared to a solid gold piece. The ROD portion of the stamp is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring. That stamp is definitely a red flag that something is not right with the chain. Thank you. I was Told that the Eyes are Real Diamonds but Not the Rest of them on the Head. If that percentage gets any lower, there just isnt a high enough ratio of the white metal additives to make the finished product truly white. Unfortunately, I have not been able to determine which company it is. Feel free to email us any pictures/details you have or stop by the shop anytime we are open for a free value appraisal. Most engagement rings are 14k or 18k. also 210 is stamped- presumably stone weight? Thanks in advance for the feedback! Its hard to say without seeing the piece in person. 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. this is 14ct gold). 2 stamps inside. Hi Mani, thanks for commenting. I have an earring with a stamp on top of the locked CF then at the bottom is 14K585.
Remember from the article that this means the piece contains at least 58.3% pure gold. The m.o.e. Hopefully that helps. 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. If you are looking at a piece of jewelry in which precious stones have been set, you are almost certainly looking at platinum or white gold, not silver. However, stamps can be misapplied or worn overtime, so its possible that the K should be there and just isnt. Silver jewelry does exist of course, but most often in the form of rings, bracelets, and pins that either do not have gemstones, or which are adorned with lower cost stones like turquoise, hematite, obsidian or amber. Theres no number before it, just KP. That stamp is a tough one. I have a beautiful delicate twisted cold chain that I was given as a gift. Thank you. The bridal set is 2.5 C.T in white gold. Hopefully that helps, and feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. Hi Kari, thanks for commenting. I recently saw an old childs locket that inside had a marking that looked like s8s or could be 585 w tge marking co beneath it. Any info you can give me on these markings would be great. The mark with the star is the manufacturer registration number and the province the manufacturer is registered in. If I encounter one of these chains, I tell the client about it right away. Hi Kendra, the V with a star is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the bracelet. Hi Jasmine, feel free to contact us with the details of your jewelry and we can give you an approximate value. 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. What does GDH and 0.08 stand for on my 10k gold earrings? Thank you! Hello, thanks for reaching out. Hi Silvia, thanks for commenting, and I apologize for the delayed response. Hi Deane, thats a good question. Hopefully that helps a little, and we wish you the best. The other stamp is a bit more cryptic. We are not aware of any general meaning of 1152 with Arabic letters. I cant say 100% sure, but that is impression I got from a few different sources. The 581 may be a manufacturers mark, but it doesnt have any general meaning that I am aware of.
Finally, you mentioned Australian 9k gold.
I have a silver colour chain with pendant and an earring set Hi John, thanks for commenting. Could you tell me what that might mean? Hi Mario, thanks for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, I cant be of too much help with the rest of the stamps. Without seeing the piece in person, its hard to say for sure what the holes are for. Different parts of the world have different conventions for denoting gold purity. Feel free to bring them by the shop and we can tell for sure if they are gold or not. The ring has a bit of weight to it and is quite yellow. Im not familar with that stamp. Hi! What do these numbers mean? You can definitely engrave on high karat gold like 24k and we have seen examples of 22k with intricate engravings. Without seeing the ring though, its difficult to say for sure. Hi Mike, thanks for the comment. Hi Patrick, good question. How Much Platinum Does Your Platinum Jewelry Really Contain? White gold bridal jewelry is increasingly popular. Hi Angela, thats a great question. Wanted to know if its silver or platinum. Ive figured out the wedding set, but not the ring stamped PD. Sorry I couldnt be more helpful on this. Of course, now you have the unenviable task of trying to take something back from a toddler.