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Ring Marking Question: Hello!

I have a ring that I believe is marked with SDC PLAT .48 (it's slightly hard to read)

Pocket Ed. Jackson's Hallmarks

Price: $14.50

I've done some research online and haven't come up with many answers. Any help?

Thank you!

Wendy

Answer: G'day Wendy and many thanks for your query.

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You are probably on the right track anyway, as PLAT is the stamp for pure Platinum. Generally, any marks after it shows the quality ie: PLAT850 shows it has 850 part per thousand of pure platinum while the other 150 parts are a mixture of other metal(s) in the alloy. This could be Ruthenium or Cobalt and Copper etc. They use many metals in the mix.

The SDC is simply the Manufacture or Maker's Mark.

The most puzzling is the .48 which doesn't make any sense?

I have seen rings stamped with 585PLAT415PALL which shows the breakdown between Platinum and Palladium - but that is as close as I can get. The .48 on its own means nothing in my experience.

Why not get your local FRIENDLY jewelry to do a full WRITTEN test on the item to confirm it is - what you think it is?

They will charge a fee - but at least then you'll know.

You might also like to add this query to our Jewelry Forum where there are more 'Experts' to help you.

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