What does KRN stand for on jewelry?
KRN Trademark of KIRAN JEWELS, INC.
What do the letters inside my ring mean?
The most common marks or trademark stamps are used to identify things like: Metals, carat weights, manufacturer, tradeMarks, jeweler, or designer. The mark that is the most important is the metal stamp, or karat weight of the metal.
What does 925 KRN mean?
These rings have “925” stamped on them, meaning that they are not made of solid gold. 925 is a standard sign used to mark sterling silver, and the meaning of the stamp is that the silver content in the piece is 92.5% (i.e., the remaining 7.5% is comprised of other elements).
What is rhodium plated brass?
Rhodium plated means jewelry made from a base metal of gold, silver, or other alloy that is coated in a thin layer of rhodium for extra strength and luster. Jewelry plated in rhodium is shinier and more durable than other metals. Rhodium plating does not scratch, dent, or corrode and retains its luster.
What does PAJ BR mean on jewelry?
What does PAJ BR mean for jewelry? Prime Art & Jewel (PAJ, Inc.) has been perfecting the art of creating jewelry that exceeds consumer expectations since 1976.
How do you know a ring is real?
For the fog test, hold the diamond or ring between two fingers and breath on it with a puff of air. A light fog will form on the diamond because of the moisture and heat in your breath. If the fog dissipates right away, the diamond is real.
Does rhodium plating damage ring?
Should I rhodium plate my ring every year? Absolutely not !! This will only wear your ring down prematurely. Every time your ring is rhodium plated, your old plating must first be striped off, all the old scratches taken out, cleaned and be prepared to have the new plating applied.
How can you tell if jewelry is rhodium plated?
If you do not have access to a jeweler, you can check the underside of the ring with a magnifying glass. There should be a stamp such as “14k” or “10k” to signify what type of gold the ring is made of. If you see this stamp, and the ring is silver-colored, it’s rhodium-plated.
Where do the numbers go on a ring?
A lot of people write in asking me what the numbers inside their ring mean. Usually they appear inside the bottom part of the band ( also called the shank ). The numbers will actually be stamped, etched or engraved inside the ring and look similar to the one in the photo.
What does the number 925 on a ring mean?
Just like necklace vendors in the parking lot with chains that have a tag saying 14K–the tag is 14K but the chain is probably fake 925 refers to the silver part of your ring, basically Bai basically saying that the ring is silver. 925 stands for sterling silver.
What do the letters on a diamond ring mean?
As in, the type of metal it is, or the actual gemstones or diamonds, or even the carat weight or ring size… (normal things that are generally marked inside the ring shank). Letters are often 1 of 3 things: The initials of the Goldsmith (the person who carved and created your ring)
Why do I have a stamp on my ring?
You may have a stamp inside your ring, but when you get your ring sized, that stamp could disappear. Why? Because the process of sizing a ring, cutting out a section of gold and fusing and filing it back together again, can actually cut that stamp out. This happens with karat weight stamps as well, but jewelers usually put those back in.