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22. Appendix
What Does "14K" Mean?
"58.3% gold by mass."
When stamped on gold, "14K" means "14 karats", signifying the composition is 58.3% gold and 41.7% other metals. The stamp/mark is usually located on the bottom or inside of the object - not immediately visible in plain view.
Magnified view of the inside of a 14K Gold Ring (Affiliate link).
Updated: 2025-05-07
First published: 2024-08-02
