Hallmark guide · Gold
14K stamp: what it means on gold jewelry
14K means 14 parts gold out of 24 (about 58.3%). The FTC Guides allow karat-only marks such as '14 Karat', '14Kt.' or '14 K.', and the National Stamping Act allows a tolerance of 3 parts per thousand (7 with solder).
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- 585/1000
- Where
- US / International
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Often confused with
- Usually equivalent to 585 in decimal marking.
- '14K GF', '14K RGP' or '14K GEP' are filled/plated, not solid.
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What a piece marked 14K is worth
Melt value $727.00. Likely cash offer $508.90 – $654.30.
58.3% pure gold41.7% silver, copper & zinc
Signed and designer pieces can sell for well above melt as whole jewelry. Check sold listings before you scrap them.
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