[Jewelry making - Article 00645] - [Orchid] STS 14KW

[JM]

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Hi;

    I've been asked to repair a ring which has this stamp inside it: STS
    14KW. 

    I did repairs for many years in a custom goldsmithing shop but have
    been doing my own work, along with a bit of repair work, in my own
    shop at home for the last few years. I have not run into this
    marking before and I want to know what it is because the ring feels
    very light-weight to me. Is this stamp an indication of sterling
    that is plated or.....? 

    I am replacing a missing 2.0 tanzanite and may need to do some
    re-tipping but I do not want to get a torch anywhere near this thing
    until I know what I am dealing with. 

Thanks for your help.
Jennifer
Highland Goldsmiths

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