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Can you get a 925 hallmark stamp on proper gold or is it plated?
Metal that is plated in gold can not have the stamp.
What does the stamp or marking BK-FT on gold mean?
It means 'back and front', an indication the item is plated (either gold or silver).
If it is gold plated over silver does that mean that it is true gold or fake?
Gold plated over silver means that there is a layer of gold covering the silver object. While the gold layer is real, the underlying metal is silver. So it is not considered fake, but it is not solid gold either.
Can pure 925 sterling silver be gold in color?
No, pure 925 sterling silver is silver in color due to its composition of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. If sterling silver appears gold in color, it likely has been plated with a layer of gold.
What does theA1 stamp on gold mean?
A1 is a British electroplating hallmark and means superior quality. As this hallmark is for silver pieces and there is no mark allowed for gold plaiting it is most likely that you have a high quality silver plated piece that was further plated with gold. This is allowed under British law.
Can a silver plated gold be sold as gold?
no
What is jewelry that is toned?
The jewelry that have gold tone or silver tone means that these jewelry have been plated a thin layer of gold or silver so that these jewelry have the color of silver or gold.
Is a Gold replica first day of issue stamp 1983 gold plated?
yes 22-23kt plated
Can you change gold-plated jewelry to silver-plated jewelry?
If it's really gold-plated ( 10K / 14K / 18K ....) you don't want to plate it with silver for the gold using is the value of the jewelry. Do u mean yellow gold plated to white gold plated? If that's what you want, the answer is yes! You can have it plated to your desired color without changing the gold content!
What does 925 OA mean on a gold diamond bracelet?
925 is typically the standing stamp on sterling silver jewelry so in this example this would mean the gold is plated on a sterling silver banding and set with diamonds.
Is there such thing as gold plated silver?
Yes, it is possible to have silver that has been plated with a layer of gold. This is often done to enhance the appearance of the silver jewelry or object. The gold plating can wear off over time with use.
Are silver plated cables any good?
Yes silver plated cables are actually recommended more over the gold plated ones. A lot of people say that the gold plated ones are a waste of money since you can get the same result or better from the silver plated.
