Is an ASK 417 Necklace Real Gold? | Gold Purity Explained

Question
Is a necklace that has 417 ask on it real or fake ?

Answer
Bridgette-
the "417" stamping on the item in question is a Karat mark for 10kt gold. Yes it is gold and its not fake.....it is 41.7 pure gold and the balance are alloys. In the case of 14kt gold it would be stamped either 14kt or 58.5 indicating its 58.5 pure gold and the balance alloys the same with 18kt which is 750 or 75 pure gold.
good luck
Les