Jewelry Quality Marks
Jewelry is often stamped with words that give clues to the age or maker. The type of material helps date a piece. The industrialization of jewelry began in the 1850s when gold overlay and gold electroplating became possible. In 1854 it became legal to use karat weights lower than 18K.
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