Peter W.. Rowe, wrote:
On Sat, 11 Feb 2006 19:49:56 -0800, in rec.crafts.jewelry Abrasha
wrote:


The p at the end of 14kp means plated.

No! it means plumb. Or at least it is supposed to mean plumb.



Abrasha is, of course, correct on this. A plated ring probably would not be
marked 14K

It is my understanding that the karat rating of gold plating is simply a
statement of the color and has nothing to do with the amount of gold.

Is this correct?

js


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