What does the stamp inside my ring mean?

What does the stamp 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), you’ll usually see the karat stamp. More than likely it will be shown as 10k, 14k, 18k or Plat.

What is platinum jewelry stamped with?

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.”

What does 18K 750 mean on jewelry?

18K Gold means that 18 parts out of 24 are pure gold and 7 parts out 24 parts are other materials. This means that 18 Karat (18K) gold is 750 parts per one thousand (1000) gold. The rest other material. Another way of expressing it is 18 karat gold is 750 parts per one thousand (ppt) fine, or has a fineness of 750.

What does 750 mean on a white gold ring?

18ct yellow gold (stamped 750, ie, 75% pure gold) is an alloy mixture of pure gold, and usually silver and copper. This is also a nice material to use and is well known. 18ct white gold (stamped 750, ie, 75% pure gold) is a tricky metal to work with for two reasons.

Can you tell the difference between 14k and 18k white gold?

The difference between 14k and 18k white gold is the amount of gold each contains. 18k white gold contains 75 percent white gold and 25 percent alloyed metals, and 14k white gold contains 58 percent gold and 42 percent alloys. The proportion causes a slight difference in appearance and price.

What lasts longer sterling silver or white gold?

Durability. Sterling silver is less durable than white gold which is why most people choose the material for everyday wear items like their wedding band. White gold is more durable and is likely a better choice for jewelry you plan to wear every day to ensure there is little damage to your piece.