A star inside a circle on the back of jewelry typically symbolizes a specific maker's mark or trademark, often indicating the brand or artisan responsible for the piece. This symbol can also represent quality, craftsmanship, or a particular style associated with that maker. To determine its exact meaning, it may be helpful to research the specific jewelry brand or designer linked to that mark.
"R" on the inside of jewelry does not mean egistered trademark. In jewelry, you will only see TM for that. Additionally, a registered trademark is a mark of some sorts. Not something blank. It's for a specific symbol, brand name, logo, etc. The specific design of a piece of jewelry can be copywritten, which was first started on jewelry after 1955, and will have a "C" in a circle. If an "R" is meant to designate a registered trademark, it also must be in a circle. Check the UPTO United States Patent and Trademark Office for more details on marks in jewelry. "R" can stand for many different designers, unfortunately. If it has a certain style: script, in a shape, etc. it's easier to track down on a number of jewerly mark sites, such as costumejewelrycollectors.com in their RCJ section. Researching Costume Jewelry. They have marks for a LOT of sterling silver designers, as well. Especially the ones who made both sterling & costume.
Trademark because it has the "r" with the circle after the title, which means it is federally registered as a trademark. If it was copyrigh, it would have the "c" with the circle.
GEMHK was a trademark used by Fredrick Goldman on fine jewelry between the years 2000 and 2007ish. Your piece also has a c in a circle meaning copyright
The 'R' symbol goes after the trademark or logo.
A c with a circle around it is the 'copyright' symbol.
The little TM symbol in a circle represents a trademark. It indicates that the word, phrase, logo, or symbol that it is associated with has been registered as a trademark to protect it from unauthorized use. It signifies ownership and asserts the rights of the trademark owner.
A "C" with a circle around it on a ring typically indicates that the piece is made of a material that is either gold or platinum. Specifically, it often signifies that the item is made of an alloy with a certain percentage of precious metal, often used by jewelers to denote quality. Additionally, it may also represent a trademark or brand symbol used by specific jewelry manufacturers.
The symbol "ak 14k" with a "C" in a circle typically indicates that the piece of jewelry is made of 14 karat gold, which contains 58.3% gold content. The "ak" could represent the manufacturer's or designer's initials, while the "C" in a circle usually signifies that the item is copyrighted or has been registered as a trademark. This combination suggests authenticity and quality assurance for the jewelry piece.
Symbol for "registered trademark"
The Circle of Life
that symbol means trademark
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