Does white gold have a hallmark?

Even though it contains alloy metals, white gold is made from real, pure gold. You’ll be able to verify that your white gold jewellery contains real gold by looking at its hallmark.

What are the markings for white gold?

Jewelry which was manufactured in Europe, might be marked with numbers that represent the gold content, such as 585 for 14k gold, and 750 for 18k gold. If the ring is stamped with one of these alloy marks and is white in color, then it is probably white gold, and if it’s yellow in color it is yellow gold.

What is the hallmark stamp for platinum?

Look for the words “Platinum,” “PLAT,” or “PT” followed or preceded by the numbers “950” or “999.” These numbers refer to the purity of the platinum, with “999” as the most pure.

How can you tell platinum?

Look for an inscription that says “platinum” on the item. If your piece is marked with the word “platinum,” it is at least 95\% pure. More commonly, you will see a number like 850 or 85 followed by “pt” or “plat.” This indicates that 85/100 parts are platinum, meaning the piece is 85\% pure.

How do you know white gold is real?

Here are some ways to tell . . .

1. White gold does not tarnish.
2. Platinum is harder and shinier than white gold.
3. Aluminum doesn’t look like a precious metal.
4. Stainless steel is harder than silver, platinum or gold.
5. White gold can be quickly detected using a small gold testing kit.

Is platinum marked?

Pure platinum jewelry, or jewelry that is at least 50\% platinum, is typically marked with a stamp (also known as a hallmark). Usually, this mark will include a number like 850 followed by “plat or “pt”, which indicates the piece is 85\% pure. Also, any metals that are less than 50\% platinum are not stamped.

How can you test white gold at home?

Vinegar Test Simply take a few drops of vinegar and drop it onto your gold item. If the drops alter the color of the metal, then it’s not real gold. If your item is real gold, the drops will not change the color of the item!

What is the meaning of a gold hallmark?

The most common hallmark is meant to tell you an item’s precious metal purity. The first thing you want to look for is the shape of the stamp. A rectangular shape with the corners shaved off will tell you immediately that the item is gold. An oval stamp would indicate the item is silver. A ‘house’ shaped mark is used for platinum items.

What is a platinum Hallmark and do I need one?

All platinum items weighing more than 0.5 grams must now carry a valid hallmark when sold in the UK. The photo on the right shows a typical hallmark. A platinum hallmark will consist of 3 compulsory and 3 optional stamps.

How do you identify precious metal in a hallmark stamp?

An oval stamp would indicate the item is silver and a ‘house’ shaped mark is used for platinum items. The Hallmarking Act 1973 stipulates the use of the above symbols to identify the precious metal. This millesimal stamp number tells us the precious metal content.

What do the marks on my platinum items mean?

A ‘house’ shaped mark is used for platinum items. The number inside the shape is called the millesimal stamp number – this will tell you the actual precious metal content or the purity of the precious metal. Please note – different countries may have different hallmarking standards so the marking you see on your items may differ.