What does 14K BAB mean on jewelry?

The 14K BAB mark on jewelry indicates the metal content and the purity of the gold used in the piece.

"14K" refers to the karatage or purity of the gold, which means that the piece contains 14 parts of gold and 10 parts of other metals, typically copper or silver. This designation indicates that the piece meets the quality standard for 14 karat gold.

"BAB" stands for "Birmingham Assay Office," which is an assay office located in Birmingham, England. The BAB mark certifies that the jewelry piece has been assayed and verified to meet the 14-karat gold standard by the Birmingham Assay Office.

The BAB Assay Office is one of the four official assay offices in the United Kingdom and is renowned for its stringent testing and hall marking procedures. The BAB mark on jewelry is a trusted indication of the gold purity and quality, ensuring that the piece meets legal standards and consumer expectations.