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What do the markings on my jewellery mean?

April 26, 2017JEWELLERY Markings mean

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What do the markings on my jewellery mean?

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This is a quality mark and refers to the proportion of pure gold in the item. Pure gold, which is 24ct, the metric equivalent being 1000, is generally considered too soft for practical uses in jewellery and is alloyed with other precious and base metals to increase its durability.