* Gold hallmark
The AU375 hallmark: meaning, purity & value
AU375 is 9K gold in European chemical notation.
Published May 30, 2026
Quick facts
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- 37.5%
- Fineness
- 375/1000
- Karat
- 9K
- Common regions
- European Union, United Kingdom
- Density
- 11.2 g/cm³
- Standard
- ISO 9202
Stamps that mean the same thing
This purity may be struck into jewelry as any of: AU375 / Au375. The mark differs by country and era, but the metal content is identical.
What AU375 tells you
AU375 is 9K gold in European chemical notation.
How to value it
The melt value of a AU375 piece is gold spot price × 0.375 × weight (g). A buyer typically deducts 5–15% for assay, refining, and margin, so the cash offer lands just under that figure. Stones and complex settings are usually excluded from the metal weight.
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How to check it yourself
- Examine the stamp under a 10× loupe — genuine marks are crisp and evenly struck, not doubled or smeared.
- Confirm the mark reads AU375 or an equivalent such as Au375.
- Weigh the piece and estimate its volume — the density should land near 11.2 g/cm³ for this alloy.
- Photograph it in the Jewelry Identifier app to read the metal, hallmark, and any gemstones from the image.
- For a binding result, have an assay office or gemological lab run an XRF purity test.
Sources
- ISO 9202
- Trade hallmark references
* Frequently asked
FAQ
- Q. Is AU375 the same as Au375?
- A. Yes. AU375, Au375 all denote the same material — 37.5% gold. Different markets and eras stamp it differently, but the purity is identical.
- Q. How much is AU375 worth?
- A. Its melt value is the gold spot price × 0.375 × the weight in grams. Buyers then deduct roughly 5–15% for refining and margin, so a quoted buy-back price sits a little below that theoretical figure.
- Q. How do I confirm a AU375 stamp is genuine?
- A. Look at the mark under 10× magnification for crisp, even strikes, cross-check the weight-to-volume ratio against the expected density (11.2 g/cm³ for this alloy), scan it with the Jewelry Identifier app, and — when it matters — have an XRF test done by an assay office or gemological lab.
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