It appears you are referring to a piece of jewelry that is made of stainless steel and features 14kt gold and cubic zirconia. This combination of materials is commonly used in jewelry to create a durable and attractive piece that has a high-end look without the cost of solid gold. The use of cubic zirconia provides the appearance of diamonds at a more affordable price point.
The marking "14k" on your earrings indicates that they are made of 14-karat gold, which means the metal is composed of 58.3% pure gold mixed with other metals for durability. The "dqcz" may refer to a specific manufacturer's mark or a design code, but it is not a standard designation. To get more precise information about "dqcz," you may need to contact the jeweler or manufacturer associated with the earrings.
The hallmark "DQCZ" is associated with the jeweler David Q. C. Zhang. Hallmarks are used to identify the maker of a piece of jewelry, and in this case, it indicates the craftsmanship and origin of the item. If you have a specific piece of jewelry in mind, it may help to provide more context for further details.
A "dqcz kabana 825" on a ring typically refers to a specific brand and quality of jewelry. "Kabana" is a designer known for creating high-quality pieces, often featuring unique designs and materials. The "825" usually indicates the silver content, signifying that the ring is made of 82.5% silver, which is commonly associated with sterling silver. Overall, this combination suggests a piece of jewelry that is both stylish and made from a reputable material.
DQCZ rings, often associated with fashion or costume jewelry rather than fine jewelry, typically have minimal intrinsic value. Their worth largely depends on factors such as brand reputation, materials used, and demand in the market. If they are made from high-quality materials or feature unique designs, they may have some resale value, but generally, they are not considered valuable collectibles. For a precise valuation, it’s best to consult a jeweler or appraiser familiar with the specific item.
If it's been carved into the ring like initials, ot means that the piece of jewelry is real , for example if it were carved on a gold ring, it would mean that it's made of real gold
I found the same ring that was given to me by my Japanese aunt, exactly the same ring, listed on eBay for $299.00. What is my best way to sell this ring and to whom to get the most money for it?
DQ means Diamonique, CZ means Cubic Zirconia, JCM is the makers mark and 14k is the karat of your gold. So your necklace is real 14k gold, but the stones in it are Cubic Zirconias made to look like diamonds. JCM is the signature of the company that made your necklace.
925 is the fineness in percent of the silver or gold, so it is almost pure gold (925 out of 1000.) The dqcz will probably be the stamp of the manufacturer - it should also have what is known as a Hallmark, which would identify the year of its manufacture. hv I do not recognise, it may be an obscure abbreviation to denote that it is only gilded (gold plated) not pure gold. China does not follow international rules concerning the stamps for identification and description of items made of gold, silver, other precious metals or those which are simply plated. In addition, the Chinese' idea of what constitutes 92.5% gold does not concur with Western standards. Their gold is usually of poor quality, recycled with many impurities (hence the small imperfections which appear and get worse and worse as the metal rots, the more you wear the object) and their products are more often only gold-plated, not pure gold. One way to check it is the specific weight of the ring v. the equivalent specific weight of a piece of gold. Yours should be 0.75% lighter than the gold. There is so much fake "gold" stuff - including jewellery, coins and medallions, which has been coming out of China with the government's sanction over the past 8 years that I wouldn't touch such Chinese "gold" rings or anything else, with a bargepole. If you intend selling it, have it valued by a jeweller first, to avoid a legal action by the buyer for fraud. All in all, you get what you pay for. If you see a Chinese "gold" ring being sold on eBay (a true viper's nest for Chinese fraudsters) for $10 and a gold ring of similar weight being sold in your local jeweller's store for $600 then the answer is obvious.
I wondered that too... I had found a ring that I thought was costume jewelry until I relaized it had a stamp on the inside of the band with that same thing. A place on eBay is selling a ring and this is what they say about it: "marked "14K" & "DQ CZ" which is the mark of the QVC TV original seller of this ring; 14K solid gold QVC ladies CZ "Diamonique" ring". Not sure if this is 100% accurate or not, but it seems to make sense. Anybody know any better???