What Does 950 Mean on Jewelry?
Stamps describe metal content; they are not a buy/sell quote. When in doubt, test with a jeweler or assay service.
95% pure platinum — this is NOT gold
950 is a platinum hallmark. Platinum looks silver-white and is more valuable than gold per gram.
How to verify a stamp
Stamps describe metal, not value. For silver or platinum pieces, a jeweler can confirm fineness (e.g. XRF). Color alone is misleading—gold-plated silver can look yellow.
FAQ
- Does 950 mean gold?
- No. 950 on jewelry usually means 95% pure platinum — this is NOT gold 950 is a platinum hallmark. Platinum looks silver-white and is more valuable than gold per gram.