What does K14 mean on a ring?

14 Karat specifically refers to the metal mix that is 58.3% gold, compared with 18 Karat that is 75% gold. 14K gold is used for engagement rings, eternity bands, pendants, earrings and other fine jewelry pieces. With 14K gold, the metal is beautiful but also durable for everyday wear.

What do the markings 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. The mark that is the most important is the metal stamp, or karat weight of the metal.

How can you tell the difference between white gold and platinum?

If you find a marking that contains the letters PT, Pt or Plat, you have found an item that is made of platinum. If you see a karat marking like K or k, usually accompanied by a number, the item is made of white gold.

What does K14 gold mean?

14K Gold. 14 karat gold is produced from 58.3 per cent pure gold and a 41.7 per cent mixture of other metals like copper, zinc, silver and nickel. The presence of a higher amount of alloyed metals makes 14K gold more resistant to wear and tear.

What does K14 mean on a necklace?

18 karat gold – 18K or 750. 14 Karat gold – K14 or 585. 9 karat – K9 or 375.

What does NC 14k 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. This is simply the symbol for 92.5 sterling silver (925) and the maker’s mark (nc). The 14k KC means simply 14k gold (14k) and the makers mark (KC).

How do you identify hallmark jewelry?

1) Check the hallmark sign that consists of three things — The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) mark denoted by a triangle, the caratage (22K915) showing the purity, the mark of the jeweller and that of the AHC. 2) You can ask the jeweller to show his BIS licence.

How do I get a ring hallmarked?

You’ll need to follow these 5 steps:

  1. Send your pieces off to your nearest Assay office to be evaluated.
  2. Once tested, they will give your work the right purity mark.
  3. They will then add your unique sponsors mark.
  4. They will then add the mark that indicates which Assay Office evaluated the piece.

How do you know if a ring is real platinum?

Find any marks indicating platinum jewelry. Look for the words “Platinum,” “PLAT,” or “PT” followed or preceded by the numbers “950” or “999.” These numbers refer to the purity of the platinum, with “999” as the most pure. For example, an authentic piece of platinum jewelry might have a stamp reading “PLAT999.”

How can I tell if my ring is white gold?

Here are some ways to tell . . .

  1. White gold does not tarnish.
  2. Platinum is harder and shinier than white gold.
  3. Aluminum doesn’t look like a precious metal.
  4. Stainless steel is harder than silver, platinum or gold.
  5. White gold can be quickly detected using a small gold testing kit.