Use this handy guide to quickly calculate the true gold value of jewelry with simple arithmetic. Handy pocket size is perfect for when you're not at your computer!
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No more guessing at percentages or overpaying for your scrap gold!
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And here are some freebies from the first page:
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MARKINGS<br />
K, Karat<br />
KP, Karat Plumb (exact amount of gold)<br />
K.P., Karat Plate<br />
GF, Gold Filled<br />
GS, Gold Shell<br />
GP, Gold Plated<br />
GEP, Gold Electroplated<br />
HGE, Heavy Gold Electroplate<br />
Vermeil is sterling silver that is gold filled or gold plated.<br />
Pave is a setting covered with tiny stones.<br />
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WEIGHT<br />
31.10348 grams = 1 troy ounce (ozt)<br />
1 troy ounce = 1.09714 avoirdupois ounce<br />
28.3495 grams = 1 avoirdupois ounce<br />
20 pennyweights = 1 troy ounce<br />
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Gold is measured in troy ounces, which are roughly 10% heavier than avoirdupois ounces.<br />
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Details
- Publication Date
- Jun 8, 2008
- Language
- English
- Category
- Reference
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Gene Steffanson
Specifications
- Pages
- 256
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- Pocket Book (4.25 x 6.875 in / 108 x 175 mm)