"XP" is a symbol engraved onto jewelry; it is the name of the manufacturer (in China) which is known for producing jewelry from various metals including SS, GF, etc. Unfortunately, the manufacturer rarely indicates which metal is used. So, if you are buying on ebay, and the auction states gold filled by XP, and it's got a Buy It Now for 99 cents, it probably isn't manufactured from the 14k 1/20 GF that Americans are accustomed to buying. (I just inquired about this from a Chinese merchant who explained this to me.)
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375 is the marking for 9 carat gold. Usually vintage European will have this marking.
The 833 marking on gold signifies that it is 833 parts pure out of 1000. Translated to karats this would be 20kt, a popular purity used in Portuguese jewelry.
14 Karat Heavy Gold Filled(plated).
The marking "SAL" on jewelry typically stands for "Sterling A.L." which indicates that the piece is made of sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals, usually copper. This marking is a guarantee of the quality and purity of the silver used in the jewelry piece.
The marking "264" on gold jewelry typically indicates the purity of the gold alloy used in the piece. The number represents the proportion of gold in the alloy, with "264" meaning the jewelry contains 26.4% pure gold, which corresponds to approximately 6.35 karats. This marking helps consumers understand the quality and value of the gold jewelry they are purchasing.
HCT is the maker of the jewelry
925 is a marking for sterling silver , Italy is where it is from and ITAOR Is the designer of the jewelry .
The designer who stamps their jewelry with "XP" is likely referencing the purity of the metal used in the piece. "XP" is a common stamp for indicating that the jewelry is made of "exemplar" or "extra pure" silver, which is typically 99.9% pure. This stamp assures customers of the quality and authenticity of the metal used in the jewelry piece.
it could be the maker of the necklace. i have a chain that says oTc lie that and its the makers marking
Company name.