Gold Marking?
gold marking Question: I have a ring with a red stone that is gold marked 1425.
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Can you tell me if this is a gold marking?
If not - what else could it be?
Thanks in advance for your answer…
Answer: G’day and many thanks for your query
The simple answer is NO!
It doesn’t mean the ring is not gold though, as this mark may just be a design mark or store id or similar
There is NO central registry of marks which basically means anyone - anywhere - can make and stamp their jewelry with whatever they want.
As the largest manufacturing base in the world today is China and South easy Asia - can you imagine a jeweler manufacturer there complying with European or British or America standard hallmarks?
I don’t think so.
You need to go along to your local FRIENDLY jeweler and have them test the gold quality of the ring. There will be a small fee for this but at least then you’ll know for sure.
You might like to put this question on my blog at http://www.how2valuejewelry.com/ as someone else may have already done this research on another item and could have answers for you.
Hope this helps….