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I need to understand the markings on a gold ring of mine

Asked Dec 15, 2010, 11:42 AM — 2 Answers
I have a ring that says 18kt but then there is in uppercase H G F O or H C F O or something like that can you tell me if that means its gold plated or is it a manufactors markings

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Dec 15, 2010, 05:32 PM
18 k is the gold weight of the ring. It would not be gold plated with the gold weight on it.
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Mar 3, 2011, 07:56 PM
Actually, plated jewelry can be stamped with the karat weight of the plating. 18k girlfriend can be plated with 18kt gold. Take the piece to a local jeweler and most can tell by looking at the piece through a gemscope
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