It means precisely that karat/percentage. In the case of 14 karat, 58.5% pure. I believe the statistic is, if it's not assayed to be "plumb", it can be as much as 2.1% under/over.
A 375 marking is a gold marking; it indicates 9K gold. You can find this by multiplying .375 by 24 (since there are 24 karats in pure gold). Visit the link below for more details about gold markings.
The marking "24" on a gold ring indicates it is made of 24-karat gold, which means it is 99.9% pure gold—the highest purity level for gold jewellery.
No, "plumb" does not mean a mystery is to be understood by thinking about it carefully. The term "plumb" typically refers to measuring depth or verticality, often in construction or plumbing contexts. It can also mean to explore or examine something thoroughly. However, it does not directly imply the concept of understanding a mystery through careful thought.
JTC 35 14KT refers to a specific type of jewelry marking, where "JTC" likely represents the manufacturer's or designer's initials, and "14KT" indicates that the piece is made of 14-karat gold, which contains 58.3% pure gold. This marking assures consumers of the quality and authenticity of the gold content in the jewelry. The number "35" may indicate a model or design number specific to that piece.
I have a 9ct gold ring (with pink sapphires) which has this marking on it, it is made by Angus & Coote jewellers. **375 stamp means 9ct gold - 37.5% pure gold, or 375 parts per 1000. This can be stamped on white gold or yellow gold. 585 is 14ct gold, 750 is 18ct, and 1000 is 24ct or PURE GOLD. Guessing AC16 is Angus & Cootes stamp.
"Plumb" or true 14K gold
Plumb.. TRUE GOLD
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No, plumb gold is not real gold. Plumb gold is a term used to describe an alloy that has a specific gold content by weight, typically 75% gold.
K.P.G. = Kilometers Per Gallon it means plumb gold
375 is the marking for 9 carat gold. Usually vintage European will have this marking.
14KP means 14K gold Plumb, which is .585 pure gold, (14/22). Plumb means it meets this gold weight exactly. TC is likely a maker's mark.
It was stolen, recovered, then resold
that would be the manufacturers mark.
It means that thats where it was made
A 375 marking is a gold marking; it indicates 9K gold. You can find this by multiplying .375 by 24 (since there are 24 karats in pure gold). Visit the link below for more details about gold markings.
14kt means that the ring is 14 karat gold. The p might mean that the ring is only plated in gold.