Is s925 gold worth anything?

Some people will tell you that 925 on gold means that the item is made of 925/1000 parts gold or, to put it another way, is 92.5\% gold. This is not true and is a misconception. 925 is not an accepted value for gold purity and has no connection to any common karat numbers used for denoting gold purity.

What is Italy s925?

925 gold simply means that it is not a pure-gold product, but a silver product plated with gold. Both gold and silver are expensive in their own right as luxury metals, but gold is slightly more expensive than silver.

Can Platinum be marked 925?

When an item is stamped “925 Platinum,” it means that it is made of 92.5\% platinum. You will also find pieces of jewelry that are marked “925 Silver” and “925 Gold.” Those terms mean exactly what the “925 Platinum” term means – that the item you are looking at contains 92.5\% silver or gold.

What does s925 mean on jewelry?

Hi, s925 means that the raw material of the product is 92.5\% of sterling silver plus 7.5\% of alloy. s925 sterling silver is more sturdy than pure silver and thus become the perfect metal material to produce accessories with its approved gloss and strength. NINASUN FINE JEWELRY DIRECT.

How do you clean a 925 Italian silver chain?

Clean Sterling Silver with Baking Soda Mix two parts baking soda to one part water to make a paste, then gently rub the mixture onto the jewelry. Let the paste dry completely to remove the tarnish. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth or microfiber towel. You can also follow a similar method using cornstarch.

What does KC mean on jewelry?

This is simply the symbol for 92.5 sterling silver (925) and the maker’s mark (nc). The 14k KC means simply 14k gold (14k) and the makers mark (KC).

What does Korea mean on jewelry?

Korean mass produced gold jewelry meant for export tends to be 10K and 14K if solid gold. Most often however, this type of gold jewelry is gold plated over ferrous material. Mass produced Korean gold jewelry tends to be inexpensively made, have simulated stones, lots of soldering, and most of it machine made.