Okay all you jewelry experts.....

[MrGee]

I found a really nice necklace today near a school. It's a large pink stone that may be an Amythest and the clasp on the chain it marked "4K". Is there such a thing as 4K? I never heard of such a thing. I checked very carefully to make sure it wasnt 14, but it definately says 4. So set me straight you guys. (pictures later today).

MrGee

 

[Hank68]

Hey MrGee, I'm not a pro but they do make 4k jewelry it has a low content of gold, the lower the K the less gold it has, but saying that it's also more durable more of a alloy mixed metal , hank

 

[cwilk]

Probably just a weak or worn stamp. I've never heard of gold for jewelry purposes lower than about 9K. Test it or have it tested. My money is on 14K. Congrats!

Chris

 

[MrGee]

You were right cwilk. When I took another look under a strong light, the 1 in 14 is there, but very faint. Good call. I'll get some pics and post them because I'm not likely to have it long.. I have a lot of female relatives and it's a really nice necklace and even the chain is intact..

MrGee

 

[cwilk]

The reason they don't make gold under about 9k is because it stops looking like gold when the percentage of alloy is that high. 4k gold would look a lot like copper, or whatever metal the alloy it with. I see there is another thread that I will look at now. Can't wait to see your find!

Chris