In the U.S., solid gold jewelry is marked with the purity and the hallmark (trademark) of the maker. So, for example, my wedding ring is marked “14K FG” which means it is 14 karat gold, made by…

What does 14k RT mean on a ring?

In the case of Tateossian jewellery, “RT” represents the name of our designer and founder, Robert Tateossian.

What do the symbols inside a ring mean?

The most common marks or trademark stamps are used to identify things like: Metals, carat weights, manufacturer, tradeMarks, jeweler, or designer. If you look inside the shank of your ring (the band on the bottom or side), you’ll usually see the karat stamp. More than likely it will be shown as 10k, 14k, 18k or Plat.

What does the number 14K mean on a ring?

Some relatively low number. This usually indicates the ring size. 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.

What does a 14K gold stamp mean on jewelry?

A 14K stamp denotes karatage, and the 583 or 587 indicate the percentage of pure gold in the jewelry, i.e. 58.3%. Though the stamps are different, they indicate the same factor: the jewelry is certified 14K gold.

What do the numbers mean on 14 karat gold?

This mark can be in several different formats. For example: 585, 14kt and 14K all mean 14 karat gold. All of these formats are easy to understand, except possibly the 3 digit number format. These numbers tell how pure the gold is. They are in the thousandth, so if you want to know the purity percentage, just move the decimal point in one space.

Which is better 14K or 18k gold jewelry?

Buying 14K gold is a great option if your priorities include affordable fine jewelry that is also durable. Though the karatage is lower than say, 18K or 24K, you’re actually saving money and getting a more durable gold jewelry piece. For jewelry pieces that you’ll wear every day, 14K gold is a perfect choice that won’t damage or tarnish easily.