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What do the symbols inside my ring mean?
The most common marks or trademark stamps are used to identify things like: Metals, carat weights, manufacturer, tradeMarks, jeweler, or designer. If you look inside the shank of your ring (the band on the bottom or side), you’ll usually see the karat stamp. More than likely it will be shown as 10k, 14k, 18k or Plat.
What does 9925 on a ring mean?
This stamp means the piece is made of sterling silver, or in other words, the metal is 92.5% pure. This is the real deal!
What does FD mean on a ring?
This is likely the stamp from the creator. Many companies/artists will stamp their rings. Mine has a “F.D.” stamp in it. You may be able to ask the jewelry store you bought it from which vendor the ring came from.
What does 310 mean on jewelry?
Announcement (310) Boutique: Named for metropolitan L.A.’s area code, California is my muse: gorgeous coastlines, the glamour and sophistication of classic old Hollywood, the smoothness of the salty ocean air.
Can a 925 stamp be fake?
Cloth Test 925 silver oxidizes when exposed to air leading to chemical changes in its wake. Using a soft white cloth, rub a small part of the jewelry, if the surface produces a black mark it would mean that the product is sterling silver. On the other hand, color change would be absent in fake merchandise.
What does SLC 925 mean?
925 is a standard sign used to mark sterling silver, and the meaning of the stamp is that the silver content in the piece is 92.5% (i.e., the remaining 7.5% is comprised of other elements).
What does the 900 mark on a ring mean?
The 900 means that it is 90% pure platinum and 10% alloy. 950 means it is 95% pure platinum and only 5% alloys mixed in (which gives you a higher platinum content). Carat weights are the next most common stamp inside a ring. Carat weights are pretty self explanatory.
What do the numbers mean on a 14K gold ring?
5) 14k NIIi – 14k white gold made by a designer or company with the initials of NIIi. 6) 585 – 585 stands for 14kt gold, white gold in this instance! 7) 18k 750 – Often you will find both karat stamps and their percentage stamps inside of rings. 750 is the same thing as 18k gold (white gold).
What do the numbers mean on a diamond ring?
If you see a number like 1.01, that would mean that the diamond set in the ring is 1.01 carats ( One carat and one point ). .50 would mean that a half carat (50 points) is set in the mounting.
What does KP mean on a 10K gold ring?
10k is also written as .417 (41.7% gold). 18k is .750 (75% gold). When you see KP stamped inside your ring, which is a “P” at the end of the stamp, like: 14kp, that means that the gold is “ Plumb ” which means it’s verified to be at least that karat weight marked or more. So if it’s 14kp, it’s at least 14kt gold or higher!