What do the letters mean on a ring?

Most people already know what some of the words and numbers mean, like 14K, PLAT, SS, .585 (and if not, see my full list of stamps and numbers here ). But the letters that usually ajoin these are very different indeed. 9 times out of ten, they don’t refer to the ring at all.

What do the letters 1849 mean in jewelry?

1849 is a name brand. You can probably find out more information by visiting their site. I’ve got a necklace and earring set there is 5 diamonds on each of the items it also has 925 then a large C with EA inside c what do the letters mean can anyone help pls thx I have a Caravelle lady’s wrist watch marked 10K followed by the initials MR.

What does the BR Mark mean on jewelry?

There seem to be a LOT more questions than answers here– it seems ‘maker’s marks’ are as numerous as the craftspeople who made jewelry, and apparently no authoritative directory to catalog them… The BR marking on your jewelry stands for Brass rhodium. Rhodium is a precious metal that is in the family of platinum.

What does a 925 sterling silver stamp mean?

These stamps stand for sterling silver. This means the piece of jewelry should be 92.5% pure silver mixed with another metal, usually copper. Silver on its own is very soft and needs another metal added to make solid jewelry. A common question that I get is “ I have a gold ring stamped 925, what does that mean?”

What does ” 925 ” mean when printed on gold jewelry?

What Does a “925” Mark Mean When Stamped on Gold Jewelry? Many people think that a stamp reading “925” on gold jewelry means that the piece contains 925/1000 gold, or in other words, it has 92.5% gold content. However, this is not true. 92.5% is not a standard gold purity value, and it does not correspond to any commonly used karat number.