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Gold jewelry was first stamped or marked in England in 1798 and is compulsory, India has a voluntary hallmarking scheme introduced in 2000. If you look up Guide to World Hallmarks it will give you all countries with Silver & Gold.

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Is a marking of 925 gold or silver?

A marking of "925" typically indicates sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Gold jewelry will typically be marked with "9K," "14K," "18K," or "24K" to indicate the purity of the gold.


Is 525 marking gold or sterling silver?

Gold and sterling silver are two distinct metals with different properties. The marking "525" typically indicates that an item is 52.5% gold, which is equivalent to 14 karat gold. Sterling silver, on the other hand, is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. Therefore, the marking "525" is more likely to indicate gold rather than sterling silver.


In gold what is meant by 925?

9.25 is a sterling silver marking


Is a marking of 925QG white gold?

No. The 925 is indicative of 92.5% silver.


When did jewelers start marking gold on jewelry?

I think it was in 1906 Gold and Silver began stamping, as required. Later the law was amended to add Gold and Silver would now have to show its content, i.e.: 10kt, 14kt, 18kt, etc. or .925, .800, etc.


What does 925 stamped in a gold ring mean?

A "925" stamp on a gold ring indicates that the ring is made of sterling silver, not gold. Sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5% pure silver.


Is hallmark 925 white gold?

.925 is a marking for silver, not gold. Therefore what you most likely have is gold plated over sterling silver. Gold is marked 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K etc.


What does the stamp or marking BK-FT on gold mean?

It means 'back and front', an indication the item is plated (either gold or silver).


What is 18krgp on silver the seller sold it as solid silver bit it has the 18krgp marking on it?

18 KRGP means that it is gold plated metal, but not sure whether it is gold plated silver or just another cheap metal


Why is gold marked 925?

Gold marked 925 indicates that it is actually sterling silver, not gold. Sterling silver is a metal alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals such as copper. The 925 marking is a common standard for sterling silver jewelry.


What does the 925 with a star on a gold color necklace mean?

The "925" marking on a gold-colored necklace indicates that the item is made of sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver. The star symbol may represent the manufacturer's brand or quality certification.


Is GW78k gold or silver?

"GW" normally refers to the actual GOLD Weight of an item made from a Gold alloy. A ring that has a wieght of say 5 Grams , and is made in 9K Gold, will have a GW of 1.8749 Grams.The "k" at the back may refer to gold purity (Karat). Karat is indicated as "Parts of 24" pure Gold. In other words a 9 karat gold ring consists of 9/24 parts pure gold and 15/24 parts of another metal.The "78" in the middle - I have no idea.This marking can also be a Silver marking as there are hundreds of silver markings out there. It will be very difficault to tell, unless I can see the marking and the marked item.