What Does 418 on Gold Jewelry Mean? A Guide to Gold Purity and Markings
The “418” stamp on gold jewelry means it contains 41.8% gold, which is 10 karats. This stamp reflects the jewelry’s quality and purity. In the karat measure, 24k is pure gold, so a “418” mark shows the jewelry has a lower gold percentage than pure gold. Gold purity is often measured in karats, a scale … Read more