Are you confused by these series of letters used by jewelry makers? We have the solution. Here is a list of commonly used abbreviations to help you understand these terms used in jewelry making.

AB

Aurora Borealis

SC

Silver Color Metal

GC

Gold Color Metal

AGP

Antique Gold Plated - over a base metal for an antiqued appearance.

ASP

Antique Silver Plated - over a base metal for an antiqued appearance.

ACP

Antique Copper Plated - over a base metal for an antiqued appearance.

ABP

Antique Brass Plated - over a base metal for an antiqued appearance.

GM

Gunmetal Plated - black plating over base metal.

SP

Silver Plated Finish - over a base metal for a Sterling Silver appearance.

GP

Gold Plated Finish - over a base metal for a 14K Gold appearance.

SS

Sterling Silver - .925 actual silver content.

GF

Gold Filled - a layer of 12K or 14K Gold, milled to a base metal for a long lasting gold appearance.

14K

.585 actual gold content.

18K

.750 actual gold content.

HP

hand painted.