old 10k ring

[Wayupnorth66]

Found this ring in shallow water. looks old to me. has markings.." 10kt G.F. ESPO " ? anyone have any idea of what the markings mean?

 

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[minton7]

GF means gold fill.... so not really 10k gold..... other than that.... I dont know.. try google

 

[thrillathahunt]

Yes, your ring is vintage 1920's gold filled made by the company ESPO.

Nice!

 

[Chug And Red]

Sorry to burst you bubble !!!!! 10k gf is silver with gold plate the company that made it was founded 1951 I have a silver ring with enamel flower design from the same company

type ESPO in the search Field on the internet and you will be able to find out more info on the rings they make!!!


Still it is a great find HH Chug and Red

 

[Wayupnorth66]

Sorry to burst you bubble !!!!! 10k gf is silver with gold plate the company that made it was founded 1951 I have a silver ring with enamel flower design from the same company

type ESPO in the search Field on the internet and you will be able to find out more info on the rings they make!!!


Still it is a great find HH Chug and Red

LOL..no bubble bursting here....if it doesn't look like gold out of the earth....i assume it isn't gold

 

[thrillathahunt]

Joseph Esposito makes the gold plated silver rings.....his father Guiseppi Esposito started making jewelry in 1911 which were 14k solid or gold filled.

 

[ProPointer]

Yes, your ring is vintage 1920's gold filled made by the company ESPO.

Nice!

Way to go on the ID TTH!Cool ring, sorry it isn't really 10k.