The hallmark of 926 would indicate 92.6% silver, not gold.
The gold content for a chain is stamped on the clasp but is supposed to represent the entire chain. The clasp has to match the metal used for the chain so that is why there would only be one stamp.
That 9.25 percent of the chain is silver the rest is of various
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.
I'd like to add to this question. The necklace is a men's chain necklace and it does say "14kt Italy" on the clasp. However, I scratched the clasp and the gold flaked off. The chain itself looks like gold. The clasp was quickly attracted to a magnet, however the chain was only slightly magnetic. I'm confused how this could be fake if it is stamped 14kt...
If any piece is Sterling, it will have a hallmark '.925' stamped deeply on it. Any pieces made since 1850 or so will most likely be plated with rhodium or ruthenium.
I have very old necklace stamped 356 also with a Crown stamped also.
The price of a piece of furniture stamped inside with 'Ethan Allen Made in England' will depend on what the piece is and the age of the piece. It will also depend on what a buyer is willing to pay.
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A piece of chain is called a "link".
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.
It means the piece was manufactured in Thailand.
It means that piece of jewelry is expensive.