Follow Us: When 18 KT GE is inscribed on a ring, it means that the ring is an 18 karat gold electroplate. Electroplate refers to a thin layer of gold, at least 7 millionths of an inch, that is bonded to a base metal, commonly brass. Eighteen karat gold is 75 percent gold and 25 percent alloy.

Is 18KT GE real gold?

Heavy gold electroplate (HGE) is a type of gold plating; in other words, it’s a thin layer of gold (at least 100 millionths of an inch) added to a base metal to give the appearance of gold. Unfortunately, though 18K gold is 75% pure gold, 18K HGE has virtually no value.

What does 14kt GE mean on jewelry?

G.E. stands for Gold Electroplate. It means the ring is not 100% gold and is made up of primarily another metal that has been plated with gold.

What do the markings on my ring mean?

The most common marks or trademark stamps are used to identify things like: Metals, carat weights, manufacturer, tradeMarks, jeweler, or designer. The mark that is the most important is the metal stamp, or karat weight of the metal.

What is GE gold?

GE means the layer of gold is plated onto a base metal using an electrolytic process.

What does ” 18K GE ” mean on a ring?

A ring that is marked “18KGE” is made of an unspecified metal that is electroplated with a thin layer of 18 karat gold. This electroplated layer differs from other gold covering in that the gold has been electrolytically deposited in a uniform manner.

What does HGe mean on a gold ring?

During the electroplating process, gold and a base metal are immersed in a conductive liquid and an electric current is applied that breaks down the gold and adheres it to the base metal, creating a durable bond. Heavy gold electroplate refers to gold plating of 100 millionths of an inch or more and is stamped HGE.

What does an electroplate on a ring mean?

Electroplate refers to a thin layer of gold, at least 7 millionths of an inch, that is bonded to a base metal, commonly brass. During the electroplating process, gold and a base metal are immersed in a conductive liquid and an electric current is applied that breaks down the gold and adheres it to the base metal, creating a durable bond.

What’s the difference between a GF and a GP ring?

This means that the ring is Gold Electroplated. HE means heavy gold electroplated. Here is a blog with more in-depth information on this here. What does GP mean? Gp is simply gold plated. What does GF mean? This means that the jewelry actually has a layer of gold bonded to the base metal. This is more common on items such as watches.