What does an 685 stamp on a piece of jewelry mean?

Answer 1

Pure gold content is often represented in decimal %'s for example 14 karat is represented as .585 [14 / 24 = .585]. In the case of 14k 58.5% of the jewelry stamped is pure gold [ 24k ]. While the remainder 41.5 % is alloys { other metals added to the pure gold to make it more durable and / or to change its color i.e. white] I suspect that your piece of jewelry is of European manufacture and is approx. 16 karat. However stampings are often hard to read , is it possible that your 685 could actually be 585?

Answer 2

First of all the number are not 685 it is 585 look that one up and it will give you the answer.

Answer 3

It means that there are 985 parts per 1000 of precious metal in your piece of jewelry

Answer 4

it means it's a silver alloy, with 635/1000 parts silver.

Answer 5

What does 985 stamp means on

Answer 6

14k white gold

Answer 7

Does this mean real gold

Answer 8

9k gold

Answer 9

It means the ring is gold.