Each number stands for the percentage of purity of gold, platinum, and silver. For gold, the stamps are 375, 585, 750, 916, 990 and 999. For silver, the stamps are 800,925,958 and 999. For platinum, the stamps are 850, 900, 950 and 999.

What are the different markings on gold jewelry?

The 3-digit stamp sequence generally gets identified as follows:999.9 or 999 – 24 karat gold.995.990 – 23 karats.916, 917 – 22 karat gold.833 – 20 karats.750 – 18 karats.625 – 15 karat gold.585, 583, 575 – 14 karats.More items

What does B stamped on jewelry mean?

COSTUME JEWELRY MARKS – B* Written permission by CJCI is needed to use any information obtained from RCJ in any other publication whether written or electronic. A |

What does K18 mean on jewelry?

Description. These solid 18Kt gold (not plated) jewelry tags have been stamped with the hallmark “K18”.

What do the symbols inside my 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), youll usually see the karat stamp. More than likely it will be shown as 10k, 14k, 18k or Plat.

What do the letters on gold jewelry mean?

Purity marks on gold jewelry will consist of a two-digit number followed by the letter “k,” or a three-digit number. A piece of jewelry with an etching that reads “18k” or “750” indicates that it is made up of 75 percent gold, while a “14k” or “585” mark indicates the metal is constructed with 58.5 percent gold.

Is KK jewelry real?

we are genuine All precious stones are certified by KK Jewelry Lab while diamonds of more than 0.70 carats are additionally certified by international gemological institutes (e.g. GIA, IGI and HRD).

What does K18 gold mean?

18 karat gold is 75% pure gold, mixed with 25% of an alloy to strengthen it. 18 karat white gold is alloyed with silver or palladium and then often plated with rhodium in order to make it even stronger and give the white gold jewelry design a brighter appearance.