It typically means two things. First, the ring was probably made before the stamp act of 1906 which regulated, among other things, what jewelers could and couldn't hallmark on their wares. Second, assuming the piece is US made, it would mean the ring is of at least (and quite likely) 10k gold. This standard has long been the minimum standard considered as "solid gold" in the States. The UK has a lover 9ct standard and some European countries (ie Italy) had 8ct up until the 1990s when they standardized their marking system.
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14K SR likely means that the ring is made of 14 karat gold with the SR standing for "solid gold ring." This indicates that the ring is made of solid 14 karat gold throughout, as opposed to gold-plated or filled.
Gold is not considered a solvent in a solid gold ring. In a gold ring, gold is the primary element and the base material of the ring itself, which may be in its pure form or mixed with other metals to form an alloy. Solvents are typically liquids used to dissolve other substances, while in a solid gold ring, gold is in a solid state and not acting as a solvent.
"14kt cl" likely stands for 14 karat gold clad, meaning the ring is made of silver and coated with 14 karat gold. This process allows for the appearance of gold without the cost of a solid gold ring.
"825 CL" likely refers to the purity of the metal. In this case, the ring is most likely made of gold that is 82.5% pure, which is commonly referred to as 825 parts per thousand gold. This indicates that the ring is gold-plated or gold-filled rather than solid gold.
There is no definitive answer to this question as the stamp could mean a variety of things. It is possible that 10KSR is the maker's mark or initials of the person who created the ring. It could also be a quality mark denoting that the ring is made of 10 karat gold. Alternatively, the stamp could be a code used by the jewelry store or designer to indicate that the ring is a size 10. Without more information, it is difficult to say for certain what the stamp means.
The word 'Golsil' indicates an item which is made from solid sterling silver (usually hallmarked) which is encased in a sleeve of gold.
14k gold hallmarked by the Atlantic Jewelry Company.
the n means that it was hallmarked in 1811
It means that the ring was hallmarked in Birmingham, UK You can see more detail here http://www.gold-traders.co.uk/news/2008/01/simple-gold-hallmark-guide.html
It means that the ring was hallmarked in Birmingham, UK You can see more detail here http://www.gold-traders.co.uk/news/2008/01/simple-gold-hallmark-guide.html
It means that the ring was hallmarked in Birmingham, UK You can see more detail here http://www.gold-traders.co.uk/news/2008/01/simple-gold-hallmark-guide.html
It means that the ring was hallmarked in Birmingham, UK You can see more detail here http://www.gold-traders.co.uk/news/2008/01/simple-gold-hallmark-guide.html
14K SR likely means that the ring is made of 14 karat gold with the SR standing for "solid gold ring." This indicates that the ring is made of solid 14 karat gold throughout, as opposed to gold-plated or filled.
I have a large gold ring (48 grams ) with marks of 14K and M.C.G. I can't identify what marking M.C.G. means on my ring. Does these marks on my ring mean its real gold !? Am I to understand, the stamp 14K (585) means - 58.5%, or 14 karat gold. M.C.G. - hallmarked in US or Europe ? Can you possibly identify this? Thank you.
It means it is 9 carat gold assayed in Birmingham, England. The F denotes which year it was hallmarked - depending on the style of the F you can work out the year.
The ring is not actual solid 18K gold, it is only plated with 18K. The metal under the plating is not gold!
GB means Gold Bonded. The piece is plated, not solid.