Hello,
I bought this Platinum wedding ring back in the late 90's in NYC.
Its just hallmarked inside "PLAT" and s mirrored double sided R as show in here.
My Question to the experts in hallmarks, is it pre-80's ring or even older ring since its hallmarked just PLAT and not PT950 or pt.(with fitness mark).
Since its my wedding bank I'm Very curious about and and any help will be appreciated.
The ring's hallmarks in the photo link below
https://flic.kr/p/2k7jXT7
Thanks
AJ
Helping With PLAT hallmark
Re: Helping With PLAT hallmark
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
Please embed your images.
Trev.
Welcome to the Forum.
Please embed your images.
Trev.
Re: Helping With PLAT hallmark
I wish I could, I don't know how.
pressed Img and put the link in between maybe you can help me out please
pressed Img and put the link in between maybe you can help me out please
Re: Helping With PLAT hallmark
The below should help you:
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How to Add Images
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Re: Helping With PLAT hallmark
Can you explain why you suspect the ring is pre-80's due to the "PLAT" marking?
A quick search reveals that "PLAT" is still a valid mark in the US and it is still used today. Legally it can only be used to mark platinum pieces of at least 95% purity or greater.
From personal experience, there is a platinum ring in my household which was ordered new in 2013 (yes, unfortunately near the last peak in platinum prices) from a New York based retailer and it is stamped "Plat".
A quick search reveals that "PLAT" is still a valid mark in the US and it is still used today. Legally it can only be used to mark platinum pieces of at least 95% purity or greater.
From personal experience, there is a platinum ring in my household which was ordered new in 2013 (yes, unfortunately near the last peak in platinum prices) from a New York based retailer and it is stamped "Plat".
Re: Helping With PLAT hallmark
I know the original owner an he was very old man,
nowadays I mostly sees Pt950 stamps.
What about the near logo? is it manufacture logo?
What about hallmark : 10%irid 90%plat? how would you estimate the time hallmark period?
Thanks for the educated answer!
nowadays I mostly sees Pt950 stamps.
What about the near logo? is it manufacture logo?
What about hallmark : 10%irid 90%plat? how would you estimate the time hallmark period?
Thanks for the educated answer!
Re: Helping With PLAT hallmark
Again, it seems alloys with 10% iridium and 90% platinum are still in use today and will not narrow down the date of manufacture.
The item's stylistic features and manufacturer's marks will likely provide the best clues as to when/who/where the items were made, but you will need to add the embedded photos.
The item's stylistic features and manufacturer's marks will likely provide the best clues as to when/who/where the items were made, but you will need to add the embedded photos.
Re: Helping With PLAT hallmark
Finally, I've learned how to do so.
Anyone familiar with the make's LOGO? mirrored double R? and the PLAT.
Help will be very appreciated.
Anyone familiar with the make's LOGO? mirrored double R? and the PLAT.
Help will be very appreciated.