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PLEASE asked in Beauty & StyleFashion & Accessories · 1 decade ago

What does "925" stamped on a gold mean?

I know what it means on silver, but I saw it a gold colored piece.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    In your situation specifically, it means that the piece is Sterling Silver, with a gold plating.

    Very common process actually.

    called 'vermeil' or something.

  • cubcowboysgirl
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Rocks and Minerals Dictionary: GOLDFor example, a hallmark of 925 indicates 925 parts of gold per 1000 weight. Other hallmarks indicate the maker of the piece and sometimes the year of ...

    www.enchantedlearning.com/geology/rocks/pages/gold.shtml

  • doctorevil64
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    It means 92.5% gold.

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