How do I identify my jewelry Mark?

Inspect the Hallmark
There are also hallmarks that can identify where the item was made (called a makers mark), the office the metal was tested in, the year, and the designer. You can find these hallmarks in a variety of places. Common locations are in the inside of a ring or a tag by the clasp of a necklace.
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Is there an app to identify jewelry?

Just go to iTunes or Google Play Store to download, simply type in Help with hallmarks. The Help with hallmarks app follows on from the AnchorCert gemstone weight estimator app, which has been available for a couple of years and has sold worldwide on both Apple and Android platforms.
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How do you identify a jewelers mark?

A piece of jewelry with an etching that reads “18k” or “750” indicates that it is made up of 75 percent gold, while a “14k” or “585” mark indicates the metal is constructed with 58.5 percent gold.
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How can you tell what jewelry you have?

The best way to determine whether you have costume or real jewelry is to take your pieces to a precious metal buyer or assayer.
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1. Inspect for markings
  1. Clasps.
  2. Earring backings.
  3. Inside of rings.
  4. Back of pendants.
  5. Inside of bracelets.
  6. Inside of pull-out clasps on bracelets.
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What do the letters on jewelry mean?

Each number stands for the percentage of purity of gold, platinum, and silver. For gold, the stamps are 375, 585, 750, 916, 990 and 999. For silver, the stamps are 800,925,958 and 999. For platinum, the stamps are 850, 900, 950 and 999.
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How to recognize Jewelry marks and know what they mean.



What numbers and letters mean on jewelry?

Refers to the gold content from 8K to 24K precious metal jewelry (1K = 4.1666%). For example, the gold content of 18K gold is 750‰. The imprint is “750“, “18K“. The gold content of 14K gold is 585‰, and the pattern is “585“, “14K“.
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What does C on jewelry mean?

So far the only thing I found on this thing is that the C stands for Copyright. It was something that was established after the 1950's so jewelry designers could copyright their stuff and be recognized as artists.
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How do I know if my old jewelry is worth anything?

We recommend taking the piece to a jeweler to be tested. They will have professional tests that will determine whether your jewelry is real as well as the purity of the metal itself. A certified appraiser will be able to provide the value of the piece as well.
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Does fake jewelry have a stamp?

Fake items are generally not stamped at all, or they'll say things like 925, GP (gold plated), or GF (gold filled). But, here's the thing, the karat stamp isn't always accurate. For many times the chain could be fake, but the jump ring or the clasp is real (very misleading).
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Can I take a picture of a ring and identify it?

Google Lens: For Identifying Everything

By uploading a picture or using the camera in real-time, Google Lens is an impressive identifier of a wide range of items including animal breeds, plants, flowers, branded gadgets, logos, and even rings and other jewelry.
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What do the symbols inside my ring mean?

Manufacturer's Stamps

Just like the jewelers, often you'll see the manufacturer stamped inside the band of the ring. For example ArtCarved will stamp their rings “ArtCarved” so they know it's their ring and it also helps brand their company, product and image.
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How do you tell if a diamond is real with a flashlight?

Simply hold the loose diamond near a light source, like a lamp, and see the reflection of the light from the diamond. This test will be best if there is another gem that you'll compare along with it, like cubic zirconia. You'll see how different their effects are to light.
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How do you identify a silver mark?

Silver hallmarks are one of the most important factors in identifying antique silver jewelry, flatware, and other items. These small stamped symbols on the back or underside of silver items can tell you the purity of the silver, the manufacturer of the piece, and sometimes even the date it was made.
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Can I take a picture and have Google identify it?

Google Lens is a tool that uses image recognition to help you navigate the real world through Google Assistant. You can use it to identify images on your camera and gain more information about landmarks, places, plants, animals, products, and other objects. It can also be used to scan and auto-translate text.
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Can I take a picture of an item and find it online?

You can access Google Lens through the Google: Search, Discover, News app or Google Photos app for iPhone users and through the Google Camera app and Google Photos app for Android. You can easily analyze photos or screenshots you've taken or analyze an image in real time.
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Is there an app that tells you how much something is worth?

ShopSavvy is a powerful price-comparison app that lets you scan barcodes from your phone to find product reviews and pricing. You can also choose to input your product's name in the app's search engine. Once it's found your product, ShopSavvy will pull up the cheapest local or online price for it.
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Is all gold stamped?

In short, no, a stamp is not a guarantee that a piece is really gold. For instance, gold-plated jewelry can have karat stamps, but they will indicate the purity of the gold plating, not of the entire piece.
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What does 1928 mean on jewelry?

The name 1928 was chosen for the jewelry company when the creator of the company Mr. Mel Bernie decided he would name it so when he saw a magazine article that referred to 1928 as “the year of opulence.”
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What is vintage jewellery?

Vintage Jewellery

Most people refer to 'vintage' jewellery as pieces that are between 50 and 100 years old. Certain eras with distinct styles may be referred to as vintage even if the jewellery from that time isn't yet fifty years old.
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What does LCI mean on jewelry?

LCI Pewter Tone Bracelet - Liz Claiborne International Bracelet.
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What does SC mean on a ring?

SC – Silver colored metal. SLF – Silver finish. SLP – Silver plated. SS – Sterling silver.
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What jewelry has AC on it?

Gold filled & sterling silver had an “A.C.” engraved somewhere on the pieces, including on the end rings or spring rings, and had a name string tag. * Info provided to Cathy Gordon by Millie Petronzio, current head designer at Haskell who worked at Caviness for 25 years.
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What does 55 mean on a ring?

If you have a ring with a 55 carat center diamond, a common stamp will be ". 55". Sometimes, the number may be accompanied by a weight identifier such as: Carat Weight (cw): .
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