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In all likelihood it means that there is a very, very thin layer of gold on another metal. They get you to focus on the word GOLD and the actual amount is so minor that it adds almost nothing to the value. But it looks good.
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What does 18kgl mean on gold jewelry?
18 carat gold layered, which is heat bonded onto jewelers brass, and is non allergenic, and the jewelery is layered multiple times to ensure the jewelery is evenly layered The layered 18 carat gold is 75mil, which is 15 times thicker than gold plating. 18 carat gold layered jewelery does not chip, flake or wear out like other (example gold plated can). Gold layered jewelery goes through a different process, assuring a high quality finish with quality materials. It has a high gold content, without a high content of nickel, which is generally the cause of skin irritations.
What does 18kgl mean on a gold chain?
18 carat gold layered, which is heat bonded onto jewelers brass, and is non allergenic, and the jewelery is layered multiple times to ensure the jewelery is evenly layered The layered 18 carat gold is 75mil, which is 15 times thicker than gold plating. 18 carat gold layered jewelery does not chip, flake or wear out like other (example gold plated can). Gold layered jewelery goes through a different process, assuring a high quality finish with quality materials. It has a high gold content, without a high content of nickel, which is generally the cause of skin irritations.
What does numbers mean inside a gold ring mean?
The numbers are probably an indication of the purity of the gold. Pure gold is 24 carat but 22 carat, 18 carat, 14 carat and 9 carat are all common.
What does kt mean on a gold neckless?
The carat (abbreviation ct or Kt) is a measure of the purity of gold Therefore 24-carat gold is fine (99.9% Au w/w), 18-carat gold is 75% gold, 12-carat gold is 50% gold, etc.
What does 24kgl mean?
24karot gold layered. Its fake. (dipped in gold)
What does 9 carat gold mean?
pure gold is 24, so 9 carat means 9/24 of the material is gold
What does 14kplc mean gold stamp?
14 carat gold
What does 920 mean on gold jewelry?
22 carat gold
What does this CT mean in gold jewelry?
carat
What does -575 mean on gold hallmark is it gold plated?
.999 = 24 carat = 99.9% .916 = 22 carat = 91.6% .750 = 18 carat = 75% .585 = 14 carat = 58% .375 = 9 carat = 37.5% A gold item listed as .575 is 57.5% pure gold. Its worked out thus: 24 carat gold is pure gold.. Therefore .575 or 57.5% = 13.8 carat gold. Its real gold - not gold plated.
What does 1 tenth gold mean?
10% Gold or 2.4 carat gold
What does 9 carat mean?
pure gold is 24, so 9 carat means 9/24 of the material is gold
