Teardrop pendant 950...is this platinum?

[Must811]

I actually found this about a year ago, but now that I have a decent camera. thought I'd post some pics and get some opinions. It is a teardrop pendant and is stamped 950 AU China on the back. The U appears to be an odd shape though, not sure what that means. Is this platinum?

 

[RvaDiggn]

I have found sterling that was marked 950 before.

 

[Terry Soloman]

I actually found this about a year ago, but now that I have a decent camera. thought I'd post some pics and get some opinions. It is a teardrop pendant and is stamped 950 AU China on the back. The U appears to be an odd shape though, not sure what that means. Is this platinum?

AU, is the symbol for gold. If it was just stamped 950, I might have thought Platinum, or even antique Mexican silver. Hmmm..

 

[Lorrain.]

Must11, does the earring have a golden hue to it..or does it have a platinum look?

That could be a portion of the Jeweler's name.

L

 

[Must811]

best description is a gold hue.....

 

[JimDon]

AU is gold, .950 is approximately 22KT.

 

[stevemc]

950 could be either silver or platinum. Just do a test for silver, it should be silver.

 

[finderzzs]

It's usually a silver from around Peru. But it's silver. Still nice.

 

[Les West Central Fl]

AU is the symbol for gold but being that pure it has to be a dark yellow in color because of no additives. Could be plat or silver. Do an Acid test.

 

[Must811]

Just got back from having it tested....its silver. Really nice silver though! Going to add it to my collection.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Just got back from having it tested....its silver. Really nice silver though! Going to add it to my collection.

Great News! I now believe the AU, stands for "African Union" as China purchases a lot of Silver from Africa.