Jewelry IdentifierWhat Does 14K Mean on Jewelry?
14K means 14-karat gold — 58.3% pure gold.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- 58.3% pure gold
- Fineness
- 583–585/1000
- Karat / type
- 14K
- Also written as
- 585, 14kt, 0.585
- Commonly on
- rings, chains, everyday jewelry
A 14K stamp means 14-karat gold — 14 parts gold out of 24, or about 58.3% pure. It's the go-to purity for American fine jewelry because it holds up to daily wear while still carrying substantial gold value. The European equivalent stamp is 585.
What is a 14K piece worth?
14K is the most popular gold purity in the US: enough gold for real value (~$56/gram at ~$3,000/oz) and enough alloy to resist scratches.
How to verify a 14K stamp
Scan the 14K stamp with the Hallmark Reader to confirm it's solid gold and not a '14K GP/GF' plated mark. Anyone can stamp a mark on metal, so a hallmark alone isn't proof — the fastest way to check is to photograph the stamp and run it through the free Hallmark Reader, then confirm the metal itself with the Is It Real? tool. For a full picture of what your piece is worth, get a free jewelry appraisal. To compare 14K with every other mark side by side, see the full jewelry stamps and markings chart.
Frequently asked questions
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