Ive figured out the wedding set, but not the ring stamped PD. it contains at least 58.3% pure gold). That said, its good to know what the official rules are. However, without testing the ring in person, I cant say for certain what it is made out of. That stamp seems to belong to a large manufacturer given how many requests to identify it we have seen here. They might be willing to help you determine what the rest of the markings mean. Hopefully that helps a little. The mark with the star is the manufacturer registration number and the province the manufacturer is registered in. Was hoping you could please help me? This is also referred to as 9k gold. Hi Julie, thanks for sharing. Hi the number in parts of a thousands is how in Italy we print the karats of the jewelry. Hopefully that helps, and we wish you the best with your bracelet. What does the WB stand for? From a little research, its reasonable to assume that the S&W portion is likely the makers mark (possibly indicating an English origin). Hello Lexi, thanks for commenting. That said, we commonly see bracelets with holes like that which are used in the manufacturing process. Hi Sam, good question. Would you have any information on what the WB stands for and/or why there is a symbol above the 585? The best I can say is that when seen next to alloyed gold like 14k or even 18k, 24k gold has a richer, more vibrate yellow hue. I understand from previous answers what those markings probably mean. ), but a 14k gold and diamond ring generally has good resale value on secondhand markets like Craigslist and eBay. Hi there. Hi Maria, thanks for asking. Ring belonged to my mother or grandmother. Hello, I have a similar question. Hi Jace, thanks for commenting. Oh my goodness that is it exactly. There is no generalized meaning for 10kn that we are aware of. It has no stamps that I can see which seems unusual. Hi Theresa, thanks for asking. I had it sized. Mainly cause its hard to find a trusting one. From a little research, the Air Solid stamp might indicate a collection or possibly that the chain is hollow. The CCC part of the stamp is most likely a manufactures mark which indicates who made the ring. Im assuming that the 10K means 10 karat gold. I have a gold ring that I bought from Saudi Arabia. With that in mind, I would assume that it is a manufacturers mark indicating who made the piece. I have just been given my aunts engagement ring from the 1970s and it says P. G. 18. Please help me. Hopefully that helps, and let us know if you have any more questions. The SLC is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating which jeweler or company made the bracelet. Should I go to a valuer or a jeweler or an antique dealer? It says 14k Bear the clap on a little oval piece and in the opposite side it either says AO or AD as its very very small and hard to read. Thank you!!! Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Hi. Is gold plated reduce the value significantly than that of real gold? The number doesnt have any special jewelry significance that we are aware of. Hi Mark, thanks for the kind words. Since stamps vary so widely, it is almost impossible to say with certainty, but hopefully that helps a little. Its on a ring. For example, at the time of this writing, the bid price is $1,058 per 1oz of 999 or 24 karat gold. That sounds like an interesting piece. Purchased at Service Merchandise. Also its stamped 10k and Italy 10k elsewhere on it as well. Hi Deane, thats a good question. I cant say 100% sure, but that is impression I got from a few different sources. Hi Cind, thanks for contacting us. tugendhaft Hi Jere, thanks for reaching out to us. The 14k stamp indicates that the piece is made of roughly 58% gold and 42% alloy. Hi Ana, great job on discovering that the L stamp refers to Landstroms jewelry. May I know what are those markings mean? Thank you. We would be happy to test it for you for free, swing by anytime we are open. I have a 14k PMS wedding band what does the PMS stand for? Hello, thanks for commenting. Gold filled jewelry can have many different stamps like: 12k 1/40 or 10k 1/20 or 14k GF depending on the exact materials involved. Hello Marco, good question. Hi Scott, thanks for commenting. Hello Dominick, thanks for commenting. Hi Jennifer, thanks for commenting, and Im sorry to hear about your experience. What does the R stand for? I have a womans ring that is stamped 14K with a triangle after. The C and the KP stamps are likely manufacturers marks which indicate who made the ring. Thank you. 08ct Is it likely plated or 10kt? It does happen occasionally. If you do not see any markings, what does that mean? have gold chain marked 6IVI. Please let me know what you think . If you find anything else out about it, please post back here. Hi Tara, thanks for asking. It passes the acid test, but they dont believe its gold :-/ Is it or isnt it real with those markings? Hopefully that helps, and if your interested, you can see pictures and read more about the 4 Cs of diamonds on our article. I see other people have the same problem but it is a question burning my brain!! As for your necklace, it is stamped 925 which means that it is claiming to be sterling silver. It is most likely a manufacturers mark. Hi, I have a yellow gold ring with the imprint 14K GB. What does CF mean? If you are in the Sacramento, CA area, you can always bring the piece by and we would be happy to look at it. Unfortunately, I cant say for sure what the B 34 stamp means. I tried to pawn them to check its purity, the ring is ok but they didnt accept the 585 white gold necklace. I have emailed some photos. It has a stamp 18C on it. That stamp is most likely the manufactures mark. The m.o.e. Since gold is naturally yellow, other metals have to be added (alloyed) to it to bleach it white. Hopefully that helps, and please let us know if you have any additional questions. Looking at the picture, I cant say for sure what metal the ring is made out of. Pms is an Outdated Stamp for Premesco Inc. Hi, I recently found a couple rings inside a box in my basement. However, the P. On further research a mark like 585 Italy seem to be common on fake gold articles. Its a kind of dark yellow. That must be a larger manufacturer then. 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. That means that alloy was mixed extremely precisely at a ratio of 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% alloy. Any idea what this stamp means? Without seeing the ring marked PD we cant really take a guess at what that stamp means or what it is made out of. To Arden Jewelers I have a ring that is stamped 14K MO I would like to know what does it means? I was given a ring that belonged to my great grandmother, it has a large blue stone and it says 14k with an inverted (upside down) triangle beside of it stamped inside the band. On the matching ring it has a diamond in the middle of 2 tiny black stones. Im confused. Hi Fabian, thanks for commenting. . You can learn more about gold plating on our FAQ page. If the stamp was 999 that could mean pure gold, but it would be a very uncommon thing for a ring like that to be made in 24k gold (its too soft). Hi Kelly, that is a neat heritage. maytaljewelry Hi Jasmine, feel free to contact us with the details of your jewelry and we can give you an approximate value. From that stamp alone, we can say that the bracelet is at least claiming to be solid 10 karat gold. Its not talking about the type of metal used. It says 925 Italy of the the clasp. Hopefully that helps. Thank you for such a speedy response! Hi, I have a 22 inch 10k gold mens figaro chain made in Italy stamped star 763vi air solid. Some online research indicates that the VI portion may refer to Venice, Italy and the 763 would be a jewelry manufacturers registration number. Pretty neat heritage. Im not sure if they are real? Hi, I was passed down a family members bracelet. Hi, Im looking to buy my first gold bullion bar! They then suddenly returned it to me and said it wasnt gold..wouldve take it..I asked them what it might be then..NO reply..I left embarrassed. That stamp most likely indicates that the piece is 14k plum gold, meaning it contains precisely 58.5% pure gold. Hi Mike, thanks for commenting. I just recently bought a 14k white gold ring. Hey..I recently found a gold dolphin bracelet with the only marking being 14KD, on the opposite end of a barrel clasp. 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. Is it solid or plated? As Im sure you know, the GB portion is most likely a manufacturers mark. Beyond that, I dont much information for you. Thanks Can there be other colors of gold engagement rings? You are right that 375 refers to 9k gold while 10k would be 416 or 417. That would explain why the pawn shop did not want to buy the piece, but I dont see why they couldnt have explained that you themselves. That stamp means that 1/40th of the piece is gold and the rest is a base metal. That is more typically seen in gold filled jewelry at the edges where the gold covering has worn off. It doesnt have any general meaning in the jewelry world. The 750 stamp indicates that the chain is 18k gold. Hopefully that helps. Its entirely possible, but I havent been able to track down which manufacturer used the PMS mark. Unfortunately, we arent familiar with that particular manufacturer. It actually looks legit. Different parts of the world have different conventions for denoting gold purity. I have a pin that has G l Without seeing the piece in person, we wouldnt be able to say if it is genuine 14k gold or not. Any concerns about NECO? First, the pieces could be 10k gold that have been plated with high karat gold plating solution. Thanks for sharing. Sir..my ring with stone/diamond mark OR 750 14 its meaning? What does that mean? As you may have guessed, the CAP is the manufacturers stamp and the 14k indicates the quality. Can 14 without the K indicate its 14K? However, the price is not at all reflective to that of pure gold in Australia. Hi Jennifer, thanks for commenting. Hi Wendy, it seems like you have an interesting ring there. In this case, it seems likely that Service Merchandise is not the manufacturer (who is associated with the stamp), but the retailer. Hi Nikki, good question, and sorry for the slow response. If you would like, you can send some pictures and additional details (gram weight of the piece would be great) to us in an email, and we can give you an estimate. Im not familiar with that particular one though, so I couldnt tell you which company or individual it refers to. I have two gold necklaces marked 14ksp. Im going to start with a 10g bar thats 24 karrat, and 999.99, Ive been looking on the royal mint website, however, after looking around the Internet Ive found many vaults that sell bars, same weight, but the price varys dramatically? Its possible that the stamp is 585 and the last 5 has simply worn away, or the 58 could be referring to something else. Wanted to know if its silver or platinum. The other stamps are a bit trickier. Just understand the current market price before you make your purchase. Gold is an expression of love. What does the fm mean. We would have to look at the piece in person to say for sure. This could be off because the writing was very small. You can often see a small L stamped on the stone to indicate its a Lindy Star. The PP-1 is most likely a manufacturing stamp indicating what style of chain it is. In the inside, it reads on one side 14KP and on the other side it reads ROD 14K. However, it seems unlikely to be gold given that it doesnt have a traditional gold stamp (14k, 585, etc.). Unfortunately, without that information, I cant give you any valid guesses on when the ring could have been made. The s8s is most likely 585 which is, of course, a stamp that represents 14 karat gold. Another alternative is that the 18 K 6 E part is actually 18K HGE which would stands for Heavy Gold Electroplating. Well please email me backThank You so much!!!! First of all, congratulations! Hopefully that helps some, and feel free to contact us if you have any other questions. No, there isnt any white gold that is 23 karat. Sometimes engagement rings are stamped 14KP. Plated gold is measured in how many molecules of gold are around the ring. Remember from the article that this means the piece contains at least 58.3% pure gold. I have noticed certain types of gold appear different in colour & characteristics. maytaljewelry The 14k stamp is, of course, a good indication that the ring is 14 karat gold. Stay safe. It sounds like you have a beautiful ring there. I also have a ring with the L* stamp on it, and Im stumped also!! Im very confused as Ive never seen 375 stamped inside a diamond shape. I have one question! As you know, the 14k stamp means the ring is approximately 58% pure gold and 42% alloy. 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. It had 750 italy written on the chan and back of the pendent too Hey what does G stamped on a gold ring stand for or mean? However, the piece is not solid gold. Hi Michi, thanks for reaching out. If you are in the Sacramento, CA area, feel free to bring the pieces by the shop, and we would be happy to take a look at them for you. I thought it was a simple silver band but inside it was stamped pms 10k and i wasnt sure if it meant anything at all. The RD and 0,32 parts could mean that there are 0.32cts of rounds diamonds, but thats mostly speculation. The chain itself is beautiful. I would like to know if its real gold orbit the earrings have a stone on it hanging can you tell if is gold if it is or not? The key portion is most likely a manufacturers or designers mark. The air solid part means that the piece is hollow. Yes, I inherited a, onyx 119 mm oval, gold signet ring from my dad. Hi Mario, thanks for reaching out to us. Any idea what this means? Hi Kay, thanks for commenting. Hi Holli, thanks for asking. What do the stamps mean, please? Most of the time, plum gold is indicated with a p after the quality mark (i.e. Hopefully that helps a little, and we wish you the best. How Valuable is Platinum-Plated Silver Jewelry. Please tell me desperately what does 10kt T.O.B. means please? Hopefully that helps a little. As for the color, while 14k gold can tarnish and discolor somewhat overtime, the greenish color is a bit concerning. Is my stone real if the setting is GF? I am wondering if this is 14k or 14k clad? Hi Im interested in buying a few rings but the number is just 58 with diamonds Ive never heard of 58 so is it fake gold or not please xx. You might check out our article on allergic reactions to jewelry for some more information and tips. I have a question. I have a 14k gold anklet but it is stamped with WG but it is yellow is it white and yellow gold mixed? Hi Savi, thanks for asking. Hi Patrick, good question. What does 10kn mean on a charm that I brought? They then applied chemicals (after mentioning it passed color gradation test) and said 10k..among others..showed up. Oh and I just wanted to say thanks for your feedback appreciate your site! That is very insightful. Hello Christoper, thanks for commenting. Of course, if it was GF instead of GB, then that would mean the ring is gold filled and only a very small fraction of it would be 14k gold. It has more of a rose color than newer items I own. That said, it is very possible that the bracelet is a karated alloy (14k, 18k, etc.). I cant say for sure, but I found this page online which may indicate that your cufflinks were made by a company called Carrington & Co who used a mark similar to the one you described as both their maker mark and the quality stamp (with the 14 indicating 14k gold). Is this common? 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. Of course, determining which company or individual made the ring from the stamp alone can be quite difficult. If not, I would recommend calling around to local jewelers to see if they would be willing to test your band. My in-laws were married in the 60s. Why does my gold ring have 37 C stamped on the inside? Love your variety of FAQ! We are not aware of any special meaning of l after a 14k stamp. Hi BJ, thanks for commenting. And next to that is 585 with a symbol above it of an N in a heart an arrow. That said, 14KD does not have any special significance that we are aware of. I have just bought a secondhand white gold and diamond bracelet which has no hallmark. From Yelp.com: After contacting several jewelers to find someone who could rework a piece of heirloom jewelry, one jeweler reluctantly suggested I" more, I happened to check our Google Maps listing the other day (something we small business owners do a lot), and I noticed the short description that was chosen for our business. To answer your questions: 1. Thanks. Thats about all that can be said from the markings alone. The 750 stamp is also a good indicator which is another way to denote 18k purity. 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. Hi Kendra, the V with a star is most likely a manufacturers mark indicating who made the bracelet. I can send a photo of it and the description. Thanks for chiming in Steven. It was a gift Sometimes a ring will be stamped twice by accident, and its possible that on the second stamp only the 4 came out. Im wondering if I should go ahead and buy it, but I need some assistance first. 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. This is stamped on one side of the clasp (Italy other side 10K). Hello Burley, thanks for reaching out. Finally, a jeweler could be trying to be clever by using the caret or circumflex character to indicate 14 karat gold. Is there anything to worry about? The 0 and the sideways F also might be a key symbol as they are touching. Good question, Theadora. Thanks so much! Without seeing the piece in person it is very difficult to tell, but my guess would be that the piece contains some 14k and some 18k gold and the 0 and F or key symbol is an indication of who made the ring (a manufacturers mark). A very interesting & helpful read ? 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. I was just wondering what it meant? Why is it marked PLAT? It is possible that PD by itself means the ring is palladium, but its definitely not common in our experience. We have been told by a local jeweler that the red stone in the ring is not real. Hopefully that helps, and we wish you the best. 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. I have a pair of white gold hoops with diamond chips. He would have been married to Grandma probably in the late 1800s.