What does Pat mean on gold?

What does Pat mean on gold?

PAT stands for PATENT and usually refers to the right granted to anyone who invents any new, useful, and non-obvious process, machine, article of manufacture. The Jewelry manufcturer has a copyright on the design of the clasp.

What does Pat pending on jewelry mean?

PEND.” (sometimes “DES. PAT. PEND.”) to indicate that the patent had been submitted and was pending approval. Once the patent was approved, companies could then stamp the patent number on the jewelry. In some cases, a design was patented, but the jewelry may not have a patent stamp, as in this lovely 1941 Coro brooch.

Did Napier use real pearls?

Napier was big on faux pearls and could make inexpensive materials gain a sense of value, glamor and sophistication. This would be perfect for a formal event and would ideally be the focal piece of the ensemble.

What does Pend stand for in jewelry patent?

PEND.”) to indicate that the patent had been submitted and was pending approval. Once the patent was approved, companies could then stamp the patent number on the jewelry. In some cases, a design was patented, but the jewelry may not have a patent stamp, as in this lovely 1941 Coro brooch.

Where can I find out if my jewelry is a patent?

If your jewelry is marked “PAT. PEND.” you might think you are out of luck, but there are other sites that can help. The two sites I like to use are JewelryPatents.com Online Jewelry Patents Database and VintageJewelryPatents.com. These sites are designed to browse through lists of patents by company, which takes a bit longer.

What does the BR Mark mean on jewelry?

The BR marking on your jewelry stands for Brass rhodium. Rhodium is a precious metal that is in the family of platinum. For rhodium plated jewelry, it involves plating the jewelry with a surface that guards against scratches that also gives a reflective white appearance.Hope this helps.