Jewelly silver/gold content?

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  1. Nedsnotdead

    Nedsnotdead Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Can someone who is is the know please explain the different numbers/markings and what gold/silver content they are on jewellery?
    Got a few pieces that looking to offload but no idea trying to work out spot for these

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    Are you referring to Karat purity hallmark stamps?

    9K = 375 parts out of 1000 pure gold
    14K = 585 parts out of 1000 pure gold
    18K = 750 parts out of 1000 pure gold
    22K = 910 parts out of 1000 pure gold
    24K = 999 parts out of 1000 pure gold
     
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    So if you want to work out the sbot brice for a 2.4 gram 14k gold ring you do the following equation remembering 14k is 14/24 equals 0.585

    2.4 x 0.585 x $51.85 (brice of gold/gram] equals $72.80
     
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