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What does plat mean on rings?
Common metal marks stamped inside rings
| MARK | MEANS |
|---|---|
| .999 | 24 Karat Pure Gold (Yellow Gold) |
| P | Plumb Gold (must be the karat weight stamped or higher) |
| PLAT | Platinum |
| PT | Platinum |
What does 900 mean on gold?
Platinum
Purity Markings
| Gold Purity Stamp | Purity | Platinum Purity Stamp |
|---|---|---|
| 375 | 9 karat (37.5%) | 850 |
| 585 | 14 karat (58.5%) | 900 |
| 750 | 18 karat (75.0%) | 950 |
| 916 | 22 karat (91.6%) | 999 |
What do the numbers on the inside of rings mean?
The numbers mean “carat weight“. It’s the carat weight of the diamond(s) in your ring. If you have a diamond solitaire and you see . 50 stamped inside the ring, that means the diamond is 1/2 carat. These numbers should match the carat weight listed on your receipt, certificate or appraisal.
What does 100 mean on jewelry?
100% or 24 parts per 24 pure gold. This means no additives. While this is pure gold it is also very soft and tends to bend and scratch rather easily. This is one of the reasons it is rare to find jewelry that is pure gold.
What does 18ct plat mean on a ring?
Another type of mark sometimes seen is “18ct & Plat” or similar. This can be taken to mean that the item is made of 18 carat gold and platinum. There are also other possible variations such as “18ct & Pt”.
How can I tell if my ring is real platinum?
Look on the inner shank of the ring for any detailed letters or numbers. If the shank has a visible, “PT” symbol, reads “900 PLAT”or has “950 PLAT” markings, then the ring is definitely platinum. If the ring shows a 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, with or without a series of three numbers, then the ring is not platinum.
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 does plat stand for in a diamond ring?
1) PLAT .46 – This is an interesting ring because you can clearly see that the ring is yellow and not white like platinum. This is a pretty rare instance, but the PLAT stands for the platinum (not plated) head. The diamond (46 points – just shy of a 1/2 carat) is set in a platinum head. The rest of the ring is 14k yellow gold.
What does KP mean on a platinum ring?
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! Platinum can be written as platinum, plat, 900 or 950.
What does the p mean on a 18K gold ring?
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! Platinum can be written as platinum, plat, 900 or 950.