H.G.E. stands for hydrostatic gold plating/gold electroplating. A ring that has those letters engraved on the inside isn't made of gold. It's made of some other metal that has been layered over with gold plating. The plating wears away with time. But the thicker the plating, the longer the lifespan. And H.G.E. is the thickest plating around for jewelry.
Heavy Gold Electroplated ... not worth anything!
14kt hge ring gold
When you see 14kt HGE Lind on the inside of a ring it means 14 karat heavy gold electro plating, lind is the maker.
hydro-gold electoplated
Probably not because the HGE mark indicates that it has heavy gold electroplate, not solid gold.
six hundred dollars
about 435 dollars
HGE is hard gold electroplate, so no it is not real gold. It is likely gold plate.
Is the diamond in a 18kt hge real
HGE stands for heavy gold electroplate, your ring is not gold, it is only plated. That also means that it is not a diamond, because diamonds are never set in FAKE jewelry.
If something is stamped "18K HGE" it is not real gold. The letters "HGE" is a quality mark used for costume jewelry, and it stands for "Heavy Gold Electroplate". The item that is electroplated has a very thin layer of gold that has been applied to its base metal, which is usually brass. This is considered "costume" jewelry since it is not gold through and through. 18KT HGE is absolutely REAL gold and in fact, the electroplating on HGE is "heavy" therefore it is quite good quality. Just because the ring is not solid gold doesn't mean the gold isn't real. The peice you have, if it appears in good condition, is very good quality.
The "HGE" marking indicates that the ring is not solid 10-14 karat gold, but rather gold electroplated. As a result, the ring may have minimal gold content and likely not worth much for its gold value. It may have value as a decorative or vintage item instead.