Understanding Jewelry Markings: What Does 225 14K Mean?

When you see "225 14k" on jewelry, it typically means the following:

* 225: This is likely the manufacturer's mark, a serial number, or a design number specific to the company that made the piece.

* 14k: This indicates that the jewelry is made of 14-karat gold. 14k gold means that the jewelry is 58.3% pure gold, mixed with other metals to increase its strength and durability.