Hope that helps. I have seen quite a few rings where the quality stamp has completely or partially worn off, so thats definitely a possibility. That stamp is definitely a red flag that something is not right with the chain. Beautiful to wear alone or with your engagement ring. The Lab color space is definitely a cool way to describe color, but I have never heard of its application to jewelry or gold specifically. Hi Ana, great work! (25% off), ad by AverieJewelry I have a wide gold bangle marked vol 10 ct it has no stones on it. I have a yellow gold 14k ring with a yellow color diamond. A stamp of 10ct would normally mean that there are 10 carats of gems in the bracelet, but since you say it has no gems then it might be miss-stamped which is a red flag that something isnt right about the bracelet. Hi Fabian, thanks for commenting. 33010002000092 Unfortunately, I dont know which company or individual it refers to though. 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? My fiance bought my engagement ring from someone he knows. I understand from previous answers what those markings probably mean. If I recall correctly, JTC is an old Zales stamp and the 969 would be their code for the style of the ring. But, I suspect the item is 10 karat gold and the 420 PG is a manufacturers stamp. Hello there, I have a question in regards to a necklace stamped with Air Solid on one side and 763 VI on the other. But what is gold? I have a ring stamped with 14k up on the band. Hi Anthony, thanks for asking. It seems like they used to stamp some of their jewelry with it. As for the RL, that is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. Already read your article. I also have acquired a eternity circle diamond necklace. Why is it marked PLAT? Based on other similar stamps, that is likely a makers mark with the VI indicating it was made by a company registered in Venice, Italy and the 61 being a registration number for that company. Ad from shop KosherDiamond Hopefully that helps, and feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Hi Jere, thanks for reaching out to us. Hopefully that helps, and we wish you the best. Hi Janie, thanks for asking. We can tell you that the stamp definitely says the bracelet is 9k gold. When cleaning up after my dad passed i found a ring in with a few of his possessions. Hi Jeannette, thanks for commenting and I apologize for the long delay in responding. The question of how much the ring is worth is a little more complicated. thank you! If there is no quality stamp like 18k etc. (10% off), ad by SocialValue What should people be aware of when buying this gold? Ive once again searched high and low for these combined markings with no findings. Ad from shop MaisonettedeMadness Hi Mani, thanks for commenting. Thanks! Please help! If you are in the Sacramento, CA area, you can always bring the piece by and we would be happy to look at it. From shop EVGAD, Sale Price $216.86 I have a gold wedding band, plain outside with and before that it has a diamond stamp with what looks like a C inside. 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. I believe it is white gold with some diamonds in it. The ROD portion of the stamp is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the ring. SilverSheepy Of course, if you are in the Sacramento area we would be happy to take a look at it for you and let you know for sure. What does the AG mean? If enough of the stamp remains, you can make an educated guess as to what it was originally. Of course, there is no substitute for being able to see the piece in person. FREE shipping, ad by FacetsandKarats I have an old old pair of possibly Edwardian cufflinks fixed back they look and feel like gold. It requires some specialized equipment that you will really only find at serious refining operations (not at a local jewelry store). No, there isnt any white gold that is 23 karat. Thats about all that can be said from the markings alone. Alipay Fine (pure) gold is 24 karat. It looks like the stamp is saying you have a 10 karat white gold band made by a company or person who uses L-P as their makers mark. Hi Marcelo, thanks for reaching out to us. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Thanks!! Im assuming that the 10K means 10 karat gold. Oh my goodness that is it exactly. Without seeing the piece, we cant really say for sure. I want to know if its 14k gold. The star 763vi stamp is most likely a manufacturers mark and/or possibly a style number of sorts. PG doesnt have any special jewelry meaning that we are aware of. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The ring is a size 6 1/2 - European Size 53 (not sizable). I was Told that the Eyes are Real Diamonds but Not the Rest of them on the Head. From shop AntikhandelStuttgart, $1,986.75 A competent gemologist or jewelry appraiser should be able to let you know. Hi Amanda, thanks for commenting. Without seeing the piece (especially how the gems are set unusually), we cant say for sure whats going on, but there are two likely explanations. That stamp means that the pendant is sterling silver and it was made in Italy. Hello, I have a similar question. Hello Cam, thanks for reaching out. White gold is available up to 21 karats. However, it seems unlikely to be gold given that it doesnt have a traditional gold stamp (14k, 585, etc.). We have been told by a local jeweler that the red stone in the ring is not real. Cant get any info on it. Your input is greatly appreciated- it will be worn and loved regardless . Hopefully that helps. PD is often used to indicate palladium, but in those cases the stamp normally includes a fineness grade as well (e.g. (20% off), ad by ElyssaJewelryNY Hi Mariya, thanks for asking. StarJewelryArt Hello Tere, thanks for commenting. From shop GarinJewellery, $1,066.01 What does the triangle mean and how can I check if the stone is more than glass? Hi Carol, good question. Does the z stand for zinc? I have seen a lot of home tests to determine if a diamond is genuine, but none of them are very reliable. 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. A quality of 375 or 37.5% would indicate that the ring is made out of 9K gold (9 / 24 = 0.375). In other countries carat with a C is used for gold purity, and so 18C would mean the same thing as 18K in this context. Hi have a question I have a diamond ring it says 14k and the # 37 what does the #mean?? Ad from shop diamondjwelzs It does happen occasionally. Hi Kiler, thanks for commenting. Now its a dull brownish yellow gold piece. The C and the KP stamps are likely manufacturers marks which indicate who made the ring. This is in comparison with most 14 Karat gold which normally assays around 56% gold content from our experience. It would be highly uncommon to have 14k jewelry that is then silver plated. What does this mean and is it worth something? Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. B2-20120091-4. Ad from shop jewelrybyjohan Im sorry to hear about your experiences. From shop JewelrybyARSA, Sale Price $640.00 Thanks! This marking is followed with fancy cursive capital L*14K (the star looks just as it appears here, like an asterisk.) This lower purity gold will often not look like 24k ever after it is cleaned. We hear a piece of jewelry is pure gold or solid gold or 24 karat gold, but what does it all mean? Thank you for such a speedy response! 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. When one of us rises up, we all rise up together. It can be difficult to tell which company or individual the stamp refers to though. I have a 10kn pendant what does the N stand for. The stamp definitely indicates that the earrings are made from solid gold, but without seeing them in person we cant say for sure. 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. If you are able to bring it by the shop, we can tell you for sure what it is. Just understand the current market price before you make your purchase. FJG may stand for Fine Jewelers Guild which appears to be a large jewelry manufacturer from my research. Original Price $255.13 FREE shipping, ad by thebookerbay I did put it in vinegar and I tried the magnet test and it passes. I have a hold ring marked 10kt 420 PG. Any idea what this means? $56.70, $63.00 It is engraved very deeply with a name in cursive opposite of a marking of 14-K. Curious about the dash and the period after a capital K. Without seeing the piece in person, its hard to say for sure what the holes are for. Unfortunately, that kind of antique is not our specialty, so we wouldnt be your best source of information on this particular piece. Good question. Could this be real Gold? 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. Remember from the article that this means the piece contains at least 58.3% pure gold. Very strange? Were not familiar with a standard meaning for that stamp. Thank you. For example, some manufacturers offer a Rich or Royal yellow color 18k alloy that is more yellow than other alloys. So, there are a much higher percentage of other alloy metals than in other jewelry that you may own. Unfortunately, I cant say for sure what the B 34 stamp means. This makes the Indian gold appear almost fake or very pure (often this is their claim). LulimJewelry The G is most likely a reference to the manufacturer that made the ring. I recently purchased a gold necklace and the stamp on it reads AG10K. And does have a decent weight, as well. From shop AuldBaubles, $690.00 Thank you so much for your help. Thanks so much! I was looking at wedding rings and I noticed that the ring had 10kg what does the kg stand for? If it is white in color (like silver), then it is most likely white gold. FREE shipping, ad by EmounaJoaillerie Of course, determining which company or individual made the ring from the stamp alone can be quite difficult. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Hi Kristin, thanks for commenting. It might be worth bringing it to a local jeweler for more testing. 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. FREE shipping, ad by Adamasiberica Hopefully that helps, and let us know if you have any additional questions. Of course, the 14k means the ring is about 58.5% gold and the rest is alloy. Because the price is only $4, so Im pretty much confused. Excellent site! Hi Deb, thanks for commenting. Any Ideas? From shop MaisonettedeMadness, ad by BettysBargainBuys Is that a silver or a white gold? Its very difficult to match up a given stamp with the individual or company that used it since there is no centralized registry of such stamps. Hi! EVGAD Thank you! This could be off because the writing was very small.