The hallmark of 926 would indicate 92.6% silver, not gold.
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.
That 9.25 percent of the chain is silver the rest is of various
Ah, a gold chain with "JH" stamped on it. How delightful! "JH" could be the maker's mark or initials of the jeweler who crafted this beautiful piece. It adds a personal touch and a story to your lovely chain. Just imagine the care and craftsmanship that went into creating it. How special!
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.
"G.Q. 14k" engraved on a gold chain could mean that the chain is made of 14 karat gold, indicating its purity level. The "G.Q." might be the brand or designer's mark stamped on the piece.
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...
The "SC" stamp on a 925 Italy chain typically indicates the manufacturer or designer of the piece. The "925" denotes that the chain is made of 92.5% sterling silver, which is the standard for sterling silver jewelry. The "Italy" mark signifies that the item was made in Italy, known for its high-quality craftsmanship in jewelry. Together, these markings assure buyers of the authenticity and quality of the silver used.
I have very old necklace stamped 356 also with a Crown stamped also.
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.
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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It means the piece was manufactured in Thailand.