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On a gold ring the stamp 585 is meant to indicate that it is 58.5%, or 14 karat gold. However, I urge anyone wishing to buy jewelry to be very careful when judging gold by the marking. If you are dealing with a reputable jewelry store or jeweler, you are probably safe.

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585 stamped on jewelry indicates that it is made of 14 karat gold. Karat is a measurement of the purity of gold, with 14 karat gold consisting of 58.5% gold and 41.5% other metals.

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