What does 14K and M.C.G. Mean on gold ring?

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master217

Feb 17, 2012, 04:34 PM

I have a large gold ring (48 grams ) with marks of 14K and M.C.G.
I canâ€™t identify what marking M.C.G. Means on my ring.
Does these marks on my ring mean its real gold !?
Am I to understand, the stamp 14K (585) means - 58.5%, or 14 karat gold.
M.C.G. - hallmarked in US or Europe ?
Can you possibly identify this? Thank you.

AntoninV

Feb 18, 2012, 01:18 AM

Well the 14k stands for 14 karat
Jewelry usually dont have hallmarks on it. definitely you wouldnt have it on a ring...
MCG might be the owners initials...
or the makers marks...
http://www.morninggloryantiques.com/JewelChatMarks2.html
here are some makers markings, couldnt find mcg