What does "925" stamped on a gold mean?

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What does "925" stamped on a gold mean?

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

2007-02-16 13:53:11 · 3 answers · asked by PLEASE 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories

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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.

2007-02-16 18:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

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

2007-02-16 14:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by cubcowboysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It means 92.5% gold.

2007-02-16 14:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by doctorevil64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋