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...
Gold Plated
Most likely it is Gold shell (gold plated) But it could be a jewelers mark.
You can use a magnet to test if a necklace is gold or gold plated. If the necklace is only attracted to the magnet, it is likely gold plated because real gold is not magnetic. You can also look for signs of wear or discoloration on the necklace, as gold plated jewelry tends to show these signs more quickly than solid gold. Additionally, you can have the necklace tested by a jeweler for a more accurate determination.
It could indicate KaraT Plated, meaning that the necklace is gold plated.
"RCE" likely stands for "Rolled Gold Electroplate," indicating that the necklace is made by depositing a thin layer of real gold onto a base metal through electroplating. This means that the necklace is not solid gold but rather gold-plated over another metal.
it depends on style of necklace and weight. also if it is gold plated or not
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.
Gold Plated
Nickel plated
"pg" on a necklace, ring ect. stands for plated gold ; meaning the jewelry is not completely gold, its a different gold with 14k plated over it.
Plated with 10kt gold
I think it means silver plated