$138.60, $154.00 From shop ORLEM, $128.18 If they say the ring is gold filled and 14k, that means that it is made out of a base metal (e.g. A Breathtaking Estate Vintage HANDMADE 18K White Gold (stamped) Engagement ring dazzles GIA certified 4.01ct Old European center diamond in M color I1 clarity; with measurements of 1 0.75CT Platinum Eternity Round Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring. The number doesnt have any special jewelry significance that we are aware of. That said, it is very possible that the bracelet is a karated alloy (14k, 18k, etc.). Hi Maria, thanks for asking. That said, I wasnt able to find good information about when that company was formed. Just understand the current market price before you make your purchase. Hi Carolyn, thanks for commenting. That is actually entirely normal. From shop diamondjwelzs, $200.00 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. In the inside, it reads on one side 14KP and on the other side it reads ROD 14K. Thank you. All pure gold (24k) is, like you mention, bright yellow in color. Original Price $255.13 Subscribe to our newsletter to get monthly emails with exclusive sales and interesting articles. Ad from shop FerkosFineJewelry Without seeing the piece, we cant really say for sure. Hi Brian, thanks for asking. Perfectly stackab Classic 0.33CT Round Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Solid Platinum. If you want to be sure what your ring is made out of, the best way is to bring it to a shop like ours that has gemologist gold buyers and gold testing equipment. Just curious if you an idea. Does real gold bend? That said, its good to know what the official rules are. The rest of the ring looks to be silver but only has the letters PD marked inside. Maybe its a 23 carat gem? Way Below Retail! Do you have any information? Hello, I have a similar question. 9k gold is made up of roughly 37.5% pure gold with the remaining 62.5% being comprised of other metals. Can you please advise why some gold appears vibrant & bright like this? Hopefully that helps. A very interesting & helpful read ? Remember from the article that this means the piece contains at least 58.3% pure gold. What does CF mean? Thanks for chiming in Steven. On the inside it is marked 10KR exactly as this. Formonte Im racking my brain, lol. We won't publish your email address or spam you. 2 stamps inside. Please post back if you find out what it is as well. From shop MYDJewelry, $736.00 I have a white gold engagement ring marked inside with 14K*. I have just bought a secondhand white gold and diamond bracelet which has no hallmark. Hello June, thanks for chiming in. The 375 is most likely the quality stamp which indicates the percentage of pure gold in the metal alloy. I have seen quite a few rings where the quality stamp has completely or partially worn off, so thats definitely a possibility. Hi Lisa, thats a good question, thanks for asking. Remember, 10G is not 10K and if it isnt stamped with its karat purity (10k, 14k, 750, etc. HGE means hydrostatic gold electroplating. So, there is only about 12.5% of the mixture available for the white metals that change the color. Finally, you mentioned Australian 9k gold. An example is a 14 karat gold wedding ring. Ad from shop DENYJEWELS If it is 18K gold, what would a piece like this possibly value at? From shop KosherDiamond, Sale Price $1,360.00 When Bulgari first introduced the B.Zero1 ring in 1999, rules and standards in jewelry design were forever changed. The rest of the stamp likely refers to the manufacturer who made the ring or it may possibly have some Masonic significance. The 10KR stamp most likely just means that the piece is 10k gold with the R being a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. Im sorry to hear about your experiences. | Lazada, Browse Alphabetically: I have a pin that has G l Thanks. Love your variety of FAQ! Thanks! stamped on it?? 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. I have a 10kn pendant what does the N stand for. From shop LoveRingsDesign, $439.00 But, this isn't just a sale on the pearls that we normally have in-stock. Unfortunately, I havent found a way to determine which company the 763 refers to. It seems to be fairly common as we have had this question before. Hopefully that helps clear things up, and please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions. I understand from previous answers what those markings probably mean. The only issue is that since pure gold is very soft, the engraving may not last as long and may be more prone to distorting as the piece is worn. It is true that gold from different regions tends to be associated with different colors (Indian gold is typically vibrantly yellow, Russia is known for their green gold, and so on). Then gold was wrapped around it, and the wax was melted out of the holes. Ad from shop EmounaJoaillerie Without seeing it in person, its difficult to say for sure one way or the other. , Good Morning, my wife recieved a pair of earrings, with a stamp inside 14k a/c, what means? Is it real gold or fake? Second, it could be the name of the manufacturer who made the ring. We would have to look at the piece in person to say for sure. New Bzero.1 By Zaha Hadid. The only stamp is on the inside and is simply a 6 or 9. 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. Ad from shop Formonte My boyfriend recently proposed to me. FREE shipping, ad by FrenchBrocanteShop88 Other than the sentimental value to it. It sounds like you have a beautiful ring there. Excellent site! Hi, I was recently given a ring from that was my grandfathers and it had the following markings F & T 14k and I was wondering if you could tell me what the F & T stand for? I have an old old pair of possibly Edwardian cufflinks fixed back they look and feel like gold. This is because people will sometimes stamp fake gold with genuine markings in multiple places hoping that the stamps will be seen and believed. Without seeing the piece in person, we cant really give you an accurate ballpark estimate of the value. That sounds like an interesting stamp. (25% off), ad by DENYJEWELS Hi Mike, thanks for asking. It is possible that PD by itself means the ring is palladium, but its definitely not common in our experience. Hello Dominick, thanks for commenting. Hi Rumana, thats a good question. Mindjewelry It features a clean, modern design with a white gold Bvlgari B.Zero 1 18K White Gold Ring SZ5.5 Good day I have a necklace stamped ITALY 750 what does this mean? Thats an interesting stamp. I have a bracelet, but Im not sure it pure gold or not but the bracelet has letter S or number 5 like that but not clear. The circled C is either the logo of the company that made it or an indication that the design has a copyright on it. Does the z stand for zinc? $56.70, $63.00 Tmall Taobao World 1688.com Ad from shop EVGAD This was my aunts. This could be off because the writing was very small. I cant say 100% sure, but that is impression I got from a few different sources. It had 750 italy written on the chan and back of the pendent too It is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. Karat with a K is the purity of gold, Carat with a C is a measure of weight use mostly in gem weight (one carat is 1/5 gram). Its on a ring. They then applied chemicals (after mentioning it passed color gradation test) and said 10k..among others..showed up. Its darker golden in color. The hole under the stone allows cleaning solution to come in contact with that part of the stone and clean off this build up. Hi Steph, thanks for commenting. What does 14k ME mean? Why does my gold ring have 37 C stamped on the inside? Hopefully that helps a little. However, the P. I am absolutely clueless on the V4 part. Thanks for the answer. I would have to see this one in person to test it before I could say for sure, but from the stamp and your description is sounds like you have a 9k white gold piece. $1,360.00, $1,700.00 What does that mean? It is definitely possible for the C to indicate something like that, but we arent aware of any industry standard for that type of usage. B2-20120091-4. It doesnt tell you anything in particular about the piece except that it was made by Zales. That said, I dont have any personal experience with NECO, so I cant vouch for their quality or materials. Hello, thanks for reaching out to us. 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. We have been told by a local jeweler that the red stone in the ring is not real. It might be worth bringing it to a local jeweler for more testing. Could this be real Gold? It must make things incredibly complicated when trying to differentiate between carats as a unit of weight (e.g. SuZy. 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? The 14k, of course, stands for 14 karat gold, and the Italy stamp indicates where the chain was made. Ad from shop sparkleringjewellery Original Price $159.98 I look forwards to your regards very much. That is very insightful. Original Price $154.00 That stamp could mean a couple of things. From shop BettysBargainBuys, $605.94 In this case, I would think some part of your ring is white in color, maybe the prongs, and if so, that means those prongs are made out of platinum while the rest of the ring is made out of 18k yellow gold. Wanted to know if its silver or platinum. Hi Kiler, thanks for commenting. Hi Joel, that sounds like a special piece. Im sorry I couldnt be more helpful on this one, and if you do find out what manufacturer used the stamp please post back in case someone else is looking for the same information. On the description it says 18K White Gold Filled. Is it likely plated or 10kt? Authentic Bvlgari B.Zero 1 three band ring in 18k white gold. The vol part of the stamp probably indicates the manufacturer/designer who made the bracelet. The 14k stamp definitely indicates that the piece is 14k gold, but we would need to test it in person to say for sure. ThomasBrothers A piece like that may have antique value or historical value beyond the intrinsic value of its component parts (the raw gold and any gemstones). Those marks can take almost any form, and it can be very difficult to track down which manufacturer is associated with which stamp. Cant get any info on it. The PP-1 is most likely a manufacturing stamp indicating what style of chain it is. Poor quality metal alloy perhaps? On the matching ring it has a diamond in the middle of 2 tiny black stones. Very strange? 30 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.60 TCW F color, VVS clarity. Of course, the 18kt portion of the stamp means that the ring is made out of 18 karat gold (75% pure gold). Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. I have a gold colored necklace with 10G stamped on the clasp. . Hopefully that helps a little, and we wish you the best. (25% off), ad by AverieJewelry 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? As for those stamps, they dont have any general meaning that we are aware of. There may be a tiny gold quality stamp on or near the earring post that you can read with magnification. Hi Suzy, cameos are so fun, enjoy it. So, that would indicate that the large topaz may not be genuine, but without seeing it, we cant say for sure. The 750 stamp is also a good indicator which is another way to denote 18k purity. Hi Patrick, good question. Unfortunately, the TOB stamp does not have any special jewelry significance that we are aware of. I can send a photo of it and the description. From my research then, it seems like the air solid part of the stamp indicates that the piece is hollow. I have a gold ring that I bought from Saudi Arabia. The 14k stamp is, of course, a good indication that the ring is 14 karat gold. If anyone could shed some light on 763 VI and air solid stamps specifically, Id be very grateful for your help. Please tell me desperately what does 10kt T.O.B. means please? Since gold is naturally yellow, other metals have to be added (alloyed) to it to bleach it white. I know that 750YG means yellow gold 18K.. Anything you can tell me about this? Hi Dan, thanks for contacting us. The B.Zero ring is a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari. It could also indicate that the design is a registered trademark, but that is less likely. Of course, if you want to make a new piece of jewelry, the easiest and least expensive way would be to trade in your 9k gold rings for credit, and then we can custom design your new piece and use fresh gold to make it. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Hey..I recently found a gold dolphin bracelet with the only marking being 14KD, on the opposite end of a barrel clasp. Hopefully that helps, and good luck on eBay. Ad from shop GoldschmiedeMiret Is it fake? As you may have guessed, the CAP is the manufacturers stamp and the 14k indicates the quality. Thank you. 10-01 stamped on it, what does that mean? 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. sparkleringjewellery LoveRingsDesign Another alternative is that the 18 K 6 E part is actually 18K HGE which would stands for Heavy Gold Electroplating. That sounds like an interesting piece. I also have a ring with the L* stamp on it, and Im stumped also!! I know it could be a marking for a manufacturer or maker but I cannot find the company. Can you give me some idea as to what the imprint means? Thank you very much. As for its worth? What does the letter p with a circle around it mean after 14k mark? Please help! Hi Jeannette, thanks for commenting and I apologize for the long delay in responding. I looked into NECO and it seems like its a brand overseas? Hi I Have A Jesus Charm and is has two Stamps one is 10k and the other one under it is A.5K Now question is what does it mean and the value. Authentic BVLGARI Ring in pristine (polished) condition with minimal signs of handling. FJG may stand for Fine Jewelers Guild which appears to be a large jewelry manufacturer from my research. Gold filled jewelry will often be stamped 12k 1/20 OR 12k 1/40 depending on how much 12 karat gold is used. What does the stamp B 34 on the inside mean? My guess is that it means the total diamond weight is 0.15 carats. I received a ring for my birthday just yesterday. Ad from shop BettysBargainBuys Hi Robert, thanks for commenting. Hi Pedro, thanks for thinking of us. You are right that the triangle is most likely a manufacturers mark. What does the AG mean? Hi Donald, 14k Plum IDI most likely means that the ring was made with 14k plum gold. Thanks! From shop SilverSheepy, $325.00 I am wondering if this is 14k or 14k clad? Using the following reference points: For this unique event pearls have literally taken more. Hi I bought a white gold necklace and a ring at the mall. Without seeing this one in person, I cant really say for sure. Just stamping Italy 585 however is not within the law nor standard practice. This makes the Indian gold appear almost fake or very pure (often this is their claim). I was wonder what that means. I just purchased a diamond ring that has 18KT 0.15 stamped on it. Hi there, I just purchased a two tone gold bracelet and after inspection I noticed that there is a capital F stamped in front of the 14K stamp. The 14kp part of the stamp indicates that the ring is made out of 14k plum gold (precisely 58.3% pure gold). For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k HGE or 18k GE. You are correct that there is a significant value difference between silver and white gold. From shop FineAntiqueJewelry, $631.46 The m.o.e. The ROD portion of the stamp is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring. From shop HelloMyJewelry, ad by Avadhjewel Any info would be appreciated! Hello Christoper, thanks for commenting. BVLGARI We would love to know. Hopefully that helps, and we wish you the best. This means that the ring has a very low percentage of pure gold (around 37.5%) in it. They should be able to accurately identify the stone for you and give you an idea of how much it might be worth. $687.60, $764.00 I did the magnetic test the clasp itself sticks to the magnet but not the bracket itself does this mean that the bracket is fake? The 14KP part of the stamp indicates that the piece is 14 karat plum gold. I have heard that you can and that you can not. I have CAP on inside of my ring also. **update** I have a ring with pso on the inside, but it looks like the diamonds are on top. Hi Kristin, thanks for commenting. Similarly, I purchased a pair of large opal doublet earrings that are marked 10G on the earrings but 14K on the posts. Maybe someone else browsing here will know. Can there be other colors of gold engagement rings? So how can I know? 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 doesnt use the standard 10k stamp. Thanks in advance . Hopefully that helps. Im not familiar with that particular one though, so I couldnt tell you which company or individual it refers to. BerrysGems MSRP: $2,370. The F-VS part is not referring to the gold purity but the diamond quality. From shop FerkosFineJewelry, Sale Price $144.00 Thanks!! Did you ever find the maker? Sorry I couldnt be more helpful on this. Hi Nividha, thats a great question. Hi Robert, that sounds like an interesting stamp. We would note we have seen many pieces simply stamped 585 Italy that were genuine gold, so I wouldnt say that stamp alone is a strong indication of a fake. 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. Hi Adrian, good question. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. Hopefully that helps, and feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions. And those options are more expensive. Hi Ana, great work! Such a person should be able to tell you if your diamond is genuine or not. However, you are correct that there are many fakes out there and if the price is too good to be true, it almost certainly is. refers to the manufacturer. Im not familiar with which company or individual might have used it though. The other part of the clasp has Air Solid in a triangle and MO on the other side. I believe it is white gold with some diamonds in it. The air solid part indicates that the piece is hollow. From shop Avadhjewel, $103.20 586250. I would venture to guess that this was the symbol of a popular manufacturer, but I havent been able to find any information about them. Was really hoping you could take a look??!! The 375 stamp indicates that the piece is 9k gold, and, of course, Italy is the country where it was made. If it is hollow, thats not the end of the world, it just means that you have to be more careful with it to avoid dents which cant normally be taken out. . Hi Tara, thanks for asking. It says G14k. Basic to understand the uses of gold in jewelry is karat. My ring says CAP 14k on the inside of the band. The 32 stamp doesnt have any general meaning, so it might be a gemstone carat weight, style number, or some other manufacturers mark. If youre curious about its value, feel free to email us some pictures and any other details you have (gram weight, stamps, etc), and we would be happy to take a look for you. Any idea what this means? The seller might still be able to personalize your item. thank you! This causes its color to more closely resemble that of pure gold. Hi Grzegorz, that stamp doesnt have any general meaning that we are aware of. Hope that helps. I have a white gold diamond ring with 14KT and RE37.201E could you give me some idea of what the second stamp could be? Any ideas what this means? I was confused. Feel free to email us some photos. From shop MarieCharlottePiel, ad by GarinJewellery SLO part is most likely the manufacturer name? What does the term solid 14k gold mean? Could you tell me what this means? Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Im assuming that the 10K means 10 karat gold. From shop Formonte, ad by FineAntiqueJewelry Need to know what does it mean please. FREE shipping, ad by EmounaJoaillerie I have a question on something other than markings. What does the asterisk mean? GORGEOUS Round Brilliant cut Diamond Ring from our EXQUISITE Estate Diamond Band design collection! Hello Shane, thanks for reaching out. For example, if you can see most of a 14, but the K is missing, its generally a good bet that the ring is 14 karat given that 14 is unlikely to be manufacturers mark but is extremely common as a purity mark. Without a stamp, it is unlikely that the ring is made out of a precious metal like gold or silver. these initials TOB I cant figure out. Our best recommendation would be to have the ring tested by a gemologist to determine what the metal is. Hi Margie, thanks for commenting. It just depends on the design and construction of the piece. Do you know if this mean it is 23 karat white gold? Ive taken it to stores in 2 towns. If you can authenticate its origins, your best bet would be to contact an antique dealer or possibly a museum to get a better idea of its value. Similarly, a parcel of gold I recently witnessed from Singapore had the same Indian characteristics. Gold ring 14k SLO how much real gold is in something like this? AuldBaubles Hi Robert, thanks for commenting. 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. Beyond that, the 2 could be part of a 12k stamp that has otherwise worn away. From the stamp, it looks like the ring is 10 karat gold, and it was made by a company or individual who uses the stamp dgla to identify themselves. . Hi Colin, thanks for sharing. So, there are a much higher percentage of other alloy metals than in other jewelry that you may own. Im wondering if I should go ahead and buy it, but I need some assistance first. What a treasure trove of information just from reading all the questions and answers! I bought a silver necklace that has Mexico. Hopefully that helps. What does 1/4 mean? Hopefully that helps. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Hi, I have a lot of 9k gold rings and was thinking: is it possible to separate the pure gold out of them and make a 22k gold ring or is that a stupid question? Strongly influenced by the beauty of Art Deco styles, Enrico designed and produced f GIA 5.07 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding White Gold Ring. Bulgari B Zero ring ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. From looking at a few of the other comments on this page, the 969 stamp may refer to the Zale company. It is stamped 10k Italy 375 but I thought that only 9ct gold was stamped 375? My wedding ring is marked pms 14k. $343.24, $457.66 Beyond that, we couldnt say anything about the stones without seeing them. 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. My question is: on ebay I can see rings which say gold filled and 14k. 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 Im wondering if its really real and maybe take it back. The clasp will almost always be magnetic (on real and fake chains) because of the steel spring. Nowadays, they are jewelry metals in their own right and currently very fashionable and desirable. Is all gold the same? Ad from shop jewelrybyjohan There are a couple options for this one. The chain says 925 Italy, but Im not sure if the setting for the diamonds is white gold or silver which would make a difference in value I suspect. This could explain your allergic reaction. Hi Ogo, thanks for reaching out to us. Original Price $800.00 Dirt and grime can build up on the underside of gemstones over time which makes them less brilliant. Could this be real 14kt gold or does the GB mean its gold plated or bonded? Without seeing the bracelet, its hard to say what could have bent it, but a jeweler like us may be able to straighten it out. My gold chain is 10kt Yellow Gold Air Solid Curb Chain 20 3.45MM made in Italy. Hi. Why is it marked PLAT? Hi, is all 24K gold the same colour no matter where is comes from? It helps jewelers to keep all of the stamps close together so there is more room to cut and size the ring without damaging the stamps. Hello, thanks for commenting. 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. 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. My wedding ring says pms 14kp, I understand that kp means karat plumb, but what does pms indicate? As you know, the 14k stamp means the ring is approximately 58% pure gold and 42% alloy. This patent number is directed to a coupling or clasp. I have ring that looks like a mens wedding band. This is Produced in esfehan city of iran . I just bought a gorgeous cameo. That stamp means that the pendant is sterling silver and it was made in Italy. Some governments allow 13.5k to be stamped 14k so the 14KP tells the consumer that this is a true 14 karat mix. Ad from shop KosherDiamond Let us know if you discover anything more about the piece. From shop LulimJewelry, $149.00 Our yellow gold dome ring with diamonds is marked inside PLAT 18K. Is this ring really gold? I found a gold 10k bracelet in an old jewelry box I bought at a thrift shopbut dont know what the L meant. We know it is the heraldic metal and it is a rare yellow mineral that is the most malleable and pliable of all metals. Ad from shop SobelleJewellery Its a bit more complex in reality but you get the idea. White gold is available up to 21 karats. Ad from shop AuldBaubles Hi Colleen, thanks for the comment. This is because with gold plating, there is only a microscopic layer of gold with the rest of the metal being non-precious base metal (checkout our FAQ on gold plating to learn more). Hi Tara, thanks for commenting. Hi Jamie, thats a good question.