What Does 18Kp Mean on a Ring?
Sometimes, you will see the letter “P” stamped next to the karat number. For example, a marking “18KP” (read, “eighteen karats plumb”) means that the gold content of the piece is guaranteed to be at least 18 karats. If you look at your jewelry and cannot see any karat marks, you can have your piece tested for purity.

What does 18KP mean in jewelry?

Rating. "P" stand for Plumb. by: Yvonne. The P stands for "plumb" - or exact - which means that the gold is exactly 18k with no tolerance (not under-karated). It's exactly 18K, not 17, or 19, but 18 on the nose!

Is 18KGP real gold?

18K Gold Plated also called 18KGP, Gold plated is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold. 18K is a kind of stamp,K represents the purity of gold which means 18K gold containing 75% gold. 18k gold plated in business is also called forging gold, commonly used in jewelry and ornaments.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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