• Gold Identification Marks

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As you can guess from the markings on gold jewelry, there is more than one gold variety. I'm referring to the purity only, not the color or style. Different varieties of gold jewelry contain a higher or lower percentage of gold, and there are a few standard varieties.The purity is expressed in karats or fineness.

Pure gold is 24 karats and.999 fine. (It's never never 100% pure.) So the various fine gold markings, or stamps, tell you the purity of each jewelry item. More karats (the number before the 'K') or a higher number means higher gold content.So, how exactly does all of this fit together? The term, 'karat', pertains to gold, and so does 'karatage' (confusingly spelled 'caratage' in the UK).

In the US, karats are not the same as 'carats'.A carat is a unit of measurement for gemstones. So most ladies would be thrilled to wear a 1-carat ring (diamond, of course). However, she would sneer if her beau proposed to her with a 1-karat ring, if there were such a thing, because it would be completely worthless.' I thought our love meant something to you,' she would exclaim, tearfully.Then he would reply, with a quizzical expression, 'I must have misunderstood your request, sweetheart.' So, in the interest of saving relationships, it's important to clarify this distinction. Well, that covers the meanings of 750, 585, 417, and other gold markings on jewelry.Most fine gold jewelry is clearly marked or stamped. In which case it will display one of the markings discussed here.

Some jewelry is marked with something else, instead of, or in addition to, those mentioned above. Gold Plated Jewelry MarkingsSome other markings mean a jewelry item is not fine karat gold. In that case, it's either plated or filled gold, or it's costume plain old jewelry-not real gold. See my other guide to find out more about the different kinds of gold plated jewelry, including their markings. Hallmarks and Makers MarksSome other markings convey details about the jewelry's origin. It may signify who made it, or where it was made, or something similar.

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Gold Identification Marks

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