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What is the differences between gold over sterling silver and gold plated jewelry?
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what is the differences between gold plated and gold over silver.
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What does ccc mark on jewelry mean?
I found and ID bracelet that says cccsterling on it. Is it a manufacturer or does it mean it's plated or is it plated sterling?
What does 24kt gold over sterling silver mean?
Most likely that the piece of jewelry is gold plated with 24 karat gold, and the metal beneath is sterling silver.
What is the difference between 18KGP and Sterling Silver?
18kgp is 18 carat gold plated so it is not gold inside just plated in gold which will wear off with time and sterling silver is silver all through it not plated.
Can sterling silver be plated with 14karat gold?
Yes, it is called vermeil. I assume you have a peice of jewelry marked 925 that is gold in color and its confusing you
Does silver plated jewelry have 925 on it?
No. Anything that is plated with a precious metal such as silver, gold or platinum, will not be hallmarked no matter how thick the plating. The plating is not the initial material.925 will only be on sterling silver jewellery.
What does ccc mark on jewelry mean?
I found and ID bracelet that says cccsterling on it. Is it a manufacturer or does it mean it's plated or is it plated sterling?
What does 14kgp mean on jewelry?
It means it it gold plated with 14 karat gold . It is plated allot of the time on sterling silver or other types of metal .
What does BX 925 stamped on a gold piece of jewelry mean?
925 is the mark for sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver. The BX is probably the manufacturer's mark. The gold jewelry is gold-plated sterling silver.
WHAT DOES R 925 china mean on a ring?
it means that the ring/bracelet is gold plated sterling silver.
What does 24kt gold over sterling silver mean?
Most likely that the piece of jewelry is gold plated with 24 karat gold, and the metal beneath is sterling silver.
Is Italy 925 MBC valuable?
It is gold plated over sterling silver and it was made in Italy
What is 14kv jewelry?
14kv jewelry is 14 karat gold plated over sterling silver. This is a process called "vermeil", thus the v in kv. It is an old process of jewelry making. So what you have is a sterling silver piece with a very little gold plate on top.
What is the difference between 18KGP and Sterling Silver?
18kgp is 18 carat gold plated so it is not gold inside just plated in gold which will wear off with time and sterling silver is silver all through it not plated.
What does it mean when jewelry is labeled 14kt gold over silver?
That type of jewelry is called vermeil. It is made of sterling silver and plated with 14 karat gold, not solid gold.
What are the best metals for making jewelry?
I recommend either sterling silver or silver-plated metals. Others will tarnish and/or break easily.
What is a silver chain that says Italy 925?
milor is a jewelry company in Milan, Italy, and its plated gold over sterling silver
What does it mean if a ring is stamped espo sterling silver?
"The marking ESPO or also found as ESPO-FLEX are the marks of Esposito Jewelry, Inc. a costume jewelry company located in Providence Rhode Island, USA. These marks were first used in 1951." I cut and pasted the above answer from http://www.modernsilver.com/MYSTMARKS.html
