When buying jewelry, we often see various metal logos engraved on the jewelry. These logos not only represent the material of the jewelry, but also reflect its quality and value. Understanding the meaning of these metal markings is important for purchasing and authenticating jewelry. This article will give you a detailed interpretation of the metal markings on jewelry to help you better appreciate and identify various jewelry.
1. **Identification.
*It is a kind of *** with stable chemical properties and beautiful appearance, and has always been one of the important materials for jewelry. The common ** marks on jewelry are "pure gold", "thousand pure gold", "K gold" and so on.
1.Pure gold: refers to the gold content of more than 99% **, imprinted as "pure gold", "AU990".
2.Thousand-foot gold: refers to the gold content in 99More than 9% of the **, the imprint is "Thousand Pure Gold", "AU999".
3.K gold: refers to the alloy mixed with other metals, and the imprint is "K gold" plus specific **purity, such as "K18" and "K24".
2. Platinum logo.
White gold is a silvery-white *** with high strength, high density and high ductility. Common white gold logos on jewelry include "PT950", "PT900", etc.
1.PT950: Refers to white gold with a platinum content of more than 95%, and the mark is "PT950".
2.PT900: Refers to white gold with a platinum content of more than 90%, and the mark is "PT900".
3. **Logo.
* It is a relatively low *** with high electrical and thermal conductivity. The common ** marks on jewelry are "S925", "S990" and so on.
1.S925: refers to the silver content in 92More than 5% silver, imprinted as "S925".
2.S990: Refers to silver with a silver content of more than 99%, and the imprint is "S990".
Fourth, how to correctly view the metal mark.
1.Observe the logo: First observe the metal logo on the jewelry to see if it is clear and accurate. If the logo is vague or incorrect, it is likely to be counterfeit or counterfeit jewelry.
2.Contrasting logos: Authenticity can be distinguished by comparing metal markings on different pieces of jewelry. Genuine metal labels are generally more standardized and detailed, while counterfeit jewelry may be vague and non-standardized.
3.Identify metal textures: Identify metal textures by looking at the look and feel of your jewelry. Genuine metal is pure and shiny, while counterfeit jewelry may have impurities and uneven color.
4.Know the market: When buying jewelry, it's important to understand the market and the rules. If you encounter jewelry that is too cheap, you should be especially vigilant, it is likely to be a counterfeit or counterfeit product.
5.Professional authentication: If you still have doubts about the authenticity of your jewelry, you can seek the help of a professional appraisal agency. Professional appraisal institutions can test jewelry by scientific means and give accurate appraisal results.
In conclusion, knowing the metal markings on jewelry is very important for purchasing and authenticating jewelry. When buying jewelry, look carefully at the logos, compare different products, identify the texture of the metal, understand the market** and seek the help of a professional appraisal agency. Through these methods, you will be able to better appreciate and identify all kinds of jewelry, and choose the jewelry that is satisfactory.
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