Gold stamp query

I have a ring with 14KP stamped inside it. Does this mean it's 14Karat
plated rather than solid gold?

Also, what does the copyright sign mean when it's stamped inside a ring - is
it signifying cubic zirconia rather than diamonds as the "diamond" gems?

Dave

On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 23:14:25 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry "-SP-"
wrote:

I have a ring with 14KP stamped inside it. Does this mean it's
14Karat
plated rather than solid gold?

Not sure, but I would say yes.

No. the P means plumb, meaning it's fully 14K, within current standards, rather
than pre-1976 standards, where a 14K stamp usually meant an actual karat of
13.5K.

"Peter W. Rowe" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 23:14:25 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry "-SP-"

wrote:

I have a ring with 14KP stamped inside it. Does this mean it's
14Karat
plated rather than solid gold?

Not sure, but I would say yes.

No. the P means plumb, meaning it's fully 14K, within current
standards, rather
than pre-1976 standards, where a 14K stamp usually meant an actual
karat of
13.5K.


Thanks Peter.

-SP-