Answered 2 years ago. It means it’s Sterling Silver (925), and the SUN is the stamp for the manufacturer. It means it’s Sterling Silver (925), and the SUN is the stamp for the manufacturer.

What does 825 Stamp mean on jewelry?

If the number is just 825, then it’s showing you how much gold is in. It shows you that they have pure gold in the jewel. 825 is the same as 19 Karats of gold. The standard marking is where the gold has the karat markings.

Does white gold have 925 on it?

Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% an alloy, commonly copper. You can tell sterling silver and white gold apart by searching for the hidden 925 on the jewelry piece, indicating the sterling silver composition. White gold is also often coated with a rhodium plating to aid in its preservation.

What does des PAT PEND stand for in jewelry?

PEND.” (sometimes “DES. PAT. PEND.”) to indicate that the patent had been submitted and was pending approval. Once the patent was approved, companies could then stamp the patent number on the jewelry. In some cases, a design was patented, but the jewelry may not have a patent stamp, as in this lovely 1941 Coro brooch.

What do the stamps on a piece of jewelry mean?

These stamps stand for sterling silver. This means the piece of jewelry should be 92.5% pure silver mixed with another metal, usually copper. Silver on its own is very soft and needs another metal added to make solid jewelry.

Where is the patent number on a piece of jewelry?

Typically, the patent number will be in an unobtrusive spot that won’t interfere with the look of the piece. This patent represents the number the company received when they registered their design with the United States government. You can use the patent number to find out more about the company or about the piece.

What does a 925 sterling silver stamp mean?

These stamps stand for sterling silver. This means the piece of jewelry should be 92.5% pure silver mixed with another metal, usually copper. Silver on its own is very soft and needs another metal added to make solid jewelry. A common question that I get is “ I have a gold ring stamped 925, what does that mean?”