14K = 14 karat gold which equals to gold content. With "Italy" adding = Italian made or Italy origin!
Is all silver stamped Italy jewelry real
It means 14k Gold European origin possibly Turkey or Israel.
1758 AR is the trademark/hallmark of the factory in Italy that made that piece of jewelry. 1758 is the number of the factory and AR stands for Arezzo, the city in Italy.
The # "417" is the quality of gold in the piece. It is 10 karat out of a 24 karat scale. 10 % 24 = .417 which = 41.7% pure gold. The word "Italy" just refers to its country of origin. Italian jewelry is well known for its quality craftsmanship. It is also the easiest way for a crook to fake a piece to an unsuspecting consumer. Look for #s to accompany "Italy" & buy with more confidence.
I can't help with the origins of Duragold except that it is a trademark for gold jewelry.. if I remember correctly when I purchased my gold necklace which is stamped 14K Duragold Italy it meant that the necklace had a special treatment or alloy that made it more durable. Don't knock it though, or think its fake. 3 years ago my 14K Duragold Italy necklace was appraised by a jewelry appraiser and certified for insurance for $500.00.
Italian gold jewelry stamped "HCT 925" indicates that the piece is made of gold-plated silver. The "925" means silver no matter what color. "HCT" is the trademark of Floridian jewelry company, Harcourt, Inc.
It is important to understand the markings on Jewelry. 471 ALI means that the gold is equivalent to 10 karats and ALI is the creators mark.
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"750" means the band is 18Kt gold. It also means that it is 75% pure gold (25% alloy metals). Gold karats* (Kt) are essentially a fraction: 24Kt is 100% pure gold. 24/24 18Kt is 75% pure gold. 18/24 (Sometimes stamped 750) 14Kt is ~58.5% pure gold. 14/24 (Sometimes stamped 585) Etc. STERLING SILVER jewelry is usually stamped 925, which means it is 92.5% pure silver. FINE SILVER jewelry is usually stamped .999, meaning it is 99.9% pure silver. Platinum jewelry is usually stamped 900 or 910, meaning it has 90% or 91% pure platinum content. "Italy" means it was made in Italy. *In the US and Canada, "Karats" are used to measure % of precious metal content, not to be confused with "Carats", which is used measure the weight of gemstones. (20grams = 100ct)
If you see 985 Italy on gold jewelry it means the gold is from Italy. The 985 refers to the carat weight in the gold.
Probably some of the absolute best Sterling Silver Jewelry is made in Italy. Total quality. It may cost more but you are sure to receive the best in quality and workmanship.