A typical marking on gold-filled jewelry might read “14K GF” meaning it was made of metal coated with a 14 karat gold alloy, with the alloy making up 5 percent of the item’s total metal weight.

What does 14kSG stand for?

Apr 26, 2015 · 14kSG means 14 karat solid gold. That doesn’t mean pure gold, just that the jewelry is solid gold, not plated. 14 karat is 58.5% gold.

What does 14k GS stand for?

GS = Gold Shell —-example: 14k GS. HGE= Heavy Gold Electroplate —-example: 14k HGE. 1/5 = 1 part gold to every 5 parts not gold —-example 1/5 14k. 1/10 = 1 part gold to every 10 parts not gold —-example 1/10 14k.

What do the letters mean on a ring?

Most people already know what some of the words and numbers mean, like 14K, PLAT, SS, .585 (and if not, see my full list of stamps and numbers here ). But the letters that usually ajoin these are very different indeed. 9 times out of ten, they don’t refer to the ring at all.

Where does the Mark go on a ring?

I MYSELF REALIZED THAT THERE WAS NO MARK INSIDE OF MY RING AFTER HAVING IT SIZED. WHEN YOU ARE HAVING IT MADE SMALLER THE JEWELER CUTS A PIECE OF THE GOLD OUT OF THE BOTTOM PART OF THE BAND AND USUALLY IT’S WHERE IT IS MARKED, THEREFORE LEAVING NO MARK AT ALL.

What does A.P stamped in a ring mean?

Will wait to hear from you Thanks for your attention. A. P stamped in a ring with a 10K or 14K means it is a HIGH QUALITY GOLD called “Plumb” You have to be a registered certified goldsmith to use this type of GOLD. The gold is certified PLUMB HIGH VALUE QUALITY. There…have a nice evening. A. Thanks, Sing!

What do the letters on a Tiffany ring mean?

Letters are often 1 of 3 things: The initials of the Goldsmith (the person who carved and created your ring) The initials of the Jeweler (the company that sells the link, like Tiffany or Hearts on Fire) The initials or logo of the Manufacturer who produces the ring.