But as for the maker's marks like the face in profile, that's something you might have to spend some serious time going through a number of hallmarking books to trying to research. We've posted thousands of requests to identify jewelry markings but only about a dozen answers -- and we'...
A plated piece of jewelry has a thin layer of gold over a base or non gold metal. Some plated jewelry has markings that look like real solid gold. For example, a plated piece can be stamped: 14k HGE or 18k GE. HGE means hydrostatic gold electroplating. Plated gold is measured ...
Gold bars are made from pure gold that has been cast into ingots, which are then stamped into bars with weight markings on them. Read More By Della Bev Gold: Best Investment Opportunities Gold is a popular investment choice for many people. Most people buy gold as a hedge against inflat...
When gold is used in jewelry or collectible items, it is often alloyed with other metals to increase durability. But for investment purposes, especially in gold bullion, the focus is on purity, as higher purity equates to higher value and liquidity. Investors who seek gold as a hedge against...