14 kt GE , means it has a very thin layer of 14kt gold over it (gold eletroplated)
ESPO was an Us brand , famous in the 60's and 70's , so it menas the ring has got quite a value as a vintage
The 'ESPO' is short for Esposito, he's still designing jewelry (has a range on QVC) so the ring isn't necessarily worth any more as a vintage.
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.
The "14k" stamp on a ring indicates that the ring is made of 14 karat gold. The "z" could be a maker's mark or a symbol representing the manufacturer or designer of the ring.
A "14KFP" stamp on a gold ring indicates that the ring is made of 14 karat gold-filled material. This means that the outer layer of the ring is composed of at least 5% 14 karat gold, bonded to a base metal. It is more durable than gold-plated jewelry but contains less gold than solid gold jewelry.
In a 14 karat gold ring, the solute is gold and the solvent is typically copper or silver. The gold serves as the main component, while the copper or silver is added to strengthen the gold and change its color.
David Ring is most known for his background. He was born with Cerebral Palsy, and was abandoned at the age of 14 and became an orphan. Even through these challenges, he emerged victorious and became a preacher.
When you see 14kt HGE Lind on the inside of a ring it means 14 karat heavy gold electro plating, lind is the maker.
How much is a 14 kt hge lind with diamond worth
how much the 14ktge espo diamond with 10 stone
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.
14 KT is 14 KARAT, HGE stands for heavy gold electroplate, in other words, gold plated metal. The LIND is the company that made it . They also usually have an eye with a "V" in the center.
$30 per ounce
For what I've seen on line today (06/2013) a man ring 14kt GE ESPO is valued at about 18/20$ but it can be estimated more depending on the type of ring...some are at 35$.
This ring is probably a gold electroplate (ge) with 14kt gold. ESPO should stand for the maker's mark of Joe Esposito. If you do a search on line you'll see many items by this designer and estimate the real value of the ring as well as compare the mark on your ring with others. In all likelyhood, it's a real piece by this vendor who is known for this style.
14kt ge means that the item is 14 karat gold electroplate. When you see Espo on the item, it is the manufacturers mark.
The ring may be worth something to somebody, but it holds no gold value. the "10-14K" marking means 10K to 14K gold. The "HGE" marking mean "Heavy Gold Electroplate". So, altogether, the entire marking means the ring is plated with an alloy that is at least 10K, but no more than 14K, gold.Visit the link below to learn more about gold markings and silver markings.
William Lind died on April 14, 1995, in Bollns, Gvleborgs ln, Sweden.
Emil Lind was born on August 14, 1872, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria).