2006-11-27 09:04:27 · 4 answers · asked by Tonya 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Gold-filled refers to a meterial on which a layer of gold has been bonded by fusing.
A standard practice is to clad the base metal with 10% (weight) 12k gold. Since 12k gold is half pure it means the final result, if it were melted down and assayed, would equal 1/20 or 5% pure gold.
2006-11-28 09:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by shabocon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting Out Of Middle School Class Ring
2016-03-28 22:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1/20 is probably a date signifying something special. The 12GF is 12 carat gold filled. Your ring is not worth much more than sentimental value.
2006-11-27 09:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by nanawnuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GF stands for "gold fill" not worth much.
2006-11-27 09:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by ralphers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋