What does KL 925 mean?
sterling silver
The “925” means sterling silver. 925 parts of 1000 chemical parts in the metal are silver, 75 parts are copper. The “KL” is my signature as master craftsman and a combination of my initials with something personal. The “900” means gold. For jewelry the alloy (925/000) and the signature are enough.
What does Ki mean on silver?
Ki Symbol Pendant: Silver or Gold This ancient symbol Ki pendant is available in sterling silver or gold. Ki is Japanese for life force energy. Ki is Love. This is the actual ancient symbol that represents the word ki or energy.
Is jewelry marked 925 worth anything?
In fact, 92.5% is not a recognized value for gold. If you find a piece of gold jewelry with 925 or some variation stamped on it, odds are very good the piece isn’t solid gold. It’s instead likely the piece’s base is sterling silver and gold has been plated or otherwise applied atop the base.
Is 925 silver worth buying?
925 Sterling Silver jewelry certainly does not come cheap. It requires quite an investment from your side, whether you are buying sterling silver pendants or rings. But it is a worthwhile investment as its value increases with time.
What does St mean on jewelry?
Understanding Markings on Jewelry
| MARK | MEANS |
|---|---|
| St. Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Silver | Sterling Silver |
| S. Silver | Sterling Silver |
| Sterling Silver | Sterling Silver |
What does 9925 on a ring mean?
This stamp means the piece is made of sterling silver, or in other words, the metal is 92.5% pure. This is the real deal!
What does JTS mean on jewelry?
punkinheadlux @anamflor ~ Forgot to mention JTS stands for Jewelers Trade Shop.
How can you tell if silver is Italian?
To determine if you’re buying sterling silver, it should have a mark that says anything such as 925, . 925, 92.5, 925S, S925, or any variation that indicates it is genuine. For manufacturers, marking it with any of these sterling silver labels even if it isn’t is illegal.
Are real diamonds ever put in 925 silver?
If you see 925 engraved on the ring, that means it’s a sterling silver setting. There are sterling silver rings with diamonds, but those likely will be tiny melee diamonds. Jewelers usually won’t set a larger, more valuable center diamond in sterling silver. If you see 10k, 14k, or 18k, that means gold.
How much is a gram of 925 sterling silver worth?
Currently we pay $0.65 for one gram of . 925 silver, $650.74 for one kilogram of .