Professional Gemologist Appraiser

CT same as K Question: I have a bracelet that is marked 14ct.

Is that the same as 14K?

Kari

Answer: In answer to your CT same as K question

G’day Kari and many thanks for your query.

The simple answer is YES!

It depends what part of the world you come from. In Britain, Canada and most of the British Empire - like Australia and New Zealand, South Africa etc - they use the abbreviation ct for carat - as in 9 carat gold, or 9ct.

But there is much more to this simple answer…

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European Gold Hallmark Question: I recently purchased a ring from a local antique store whom purchased the ring through an estate auction.

Hallmark: A History of the London Assay Office

Price: $55.00

Its band is a very soft (light) yellow gold color. It has a hallmark of P531.

I have looked up as much as I could find, and all I can find is what 12kt and 14kt numbers are in European hallmarks.

So, if this is an European hallmark, than it seems it would be about 13.5 part gold, but I can’t seem to find anything that states there is such a gold combination.

I have also seen the letter markings stating the years in could have possibly been made in, but the “P” text does not seem to match any that I found.

The “P” is also not enclosed in a box. Any help would be so appreciated.

Thank You!

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ArtCarved Marked On Ring Question: Hi, I have a 14 karat plain gold band ring, and I was wondering how much
something like this would be worth?

Wedding Workbook

Price: $12.50

On the inside of the ring “14K ArtCarved” is engraved.

If you could please find any information regarding the worth of this ring, please, let me know!

Thanks!
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What Different Hallmarks Mean Question: I just purchased two rings from eBay.

American Silversmiths and Their Marks: The Definitive (1948) Edition (1948 Edition)

Price: $9.44

They were both marked 14kt in the inside of the shank.

All of my other rings are marked 14k.

The seller states that they are genuine gold. There are no other markings in the shank showing a manufacturer.

Do other countries use this type of stamp?

Do I need to find someone to test them?

Thank you, Diana

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Grandmother’s Wedding Band: My grandmother’s wedding ring has 5 symbols… (she married circa 1920 in London)

Pocket Ed. Jackson’s Hallmarks

Price: $8.33 USD

These are the Marks on the ring…

First ACCo

then a crown

then 22

then an anchor on its side

then A

can you suggest where I might find out their meaning?

thanks… Cathy

You will find my answer below….

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