PAJ stands for Prime Art and Jewel, the company that made your jewelry, and it was made in China. If it has a karat marking (10K, 14K, etc), it is real gold.

What does BB mean on jewelry?

PAJ is the name of company that made your jewelry, BB means the piece is made from Bronze base metal. Your 10k is the gold plating over the bronze metal ring.

What does PAJ 925 mean?

Answered Dec 27, 2019. It means your ring material is sterling silver 925. and CN represent Made in China. Sterling silver 925 refers to a silver product with a silver content of about 92.5%, and purity is considered to be pure silver.

What does 925 B mean on jewelry?

These rings have “925” stamped on them, meaning that they are not made of solid gold. 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).

Does real gold say China?

If you have a gold piece of jewelry with a “925” or a “925 China” stamp, then it is gold vermeil (pronounced ver-may), which is the name used to describe silver jewelry that is covered in a thin layer of gold. Were you looking for real gold and, instead, you realize you purchased a sterling silver piece?

Is Monet still in business?

Since then, Monet Jewelry has changed hands many times, and was purchased in 2000 by Liz Claiborne. Today the brand remains a favorite for vintage costume jewelry collectors and is still sought-after by those who love vintage designs.

What does PAJ stand for on a ring?

Prime Art & Jewel
Since 1976, Prime Art & Jewel (PAJ, Inc.) has been perfecting the art of creating jewelry that transcends consumer expectations. Using superior craftsmanship and a focus on customer satisfaction, PAJ has made a name for itself as one of the leading jewelry manufacturers in the world.

What does PAJ 926 mean on jewelry?

The 926 stands for Yellow 22k Gold. This is significantly different then 925 which means silver. When you see 926 on another colored ring it means that the ring was plated over with another metal. This number indicate the grade of gold on the scale of 1 to 1000.

What do the stamps mean on gold jewelry?

A lot of jewelry will have several stamps or marks. Often there is one stamp to indicate the purity of the gold (“14K”, as mentioned above). The purity mark can be accompanied by a second mark called a maker’s mark or a jeweller’s stamp. These are custom stamps or engravings placed in jewelry by whomever manufactured it.

What does a JH stamp on jewelry mean?

Most likely JH is a manufacturer stamp. A manufacturer stamp is used to denote what company made the item. It is usuall found on the item near the karat stamp. It’s a good sign to see a manufacturer stamp on an item as it usually denotes a manufacturer that takes pride in their product…

What does it mean when jewelry is stamped K?

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. As a side note, palladium is added to gold to make white gold. Also, Karat is usually stamped k, K, or KT and is different from Carat.

What are the different stamps for platinum jewelry?

For platinum the stamps are 850, 900, 950 and 999 Please refer to the photo to see what the stamps look like as well as the essay’s office stamp. That covers the most common stamps on gold jewelry. There may be some other variations or even country marks such as Italy alongside these markings.