The GE stands for Gold Electroplate. ESPO is a manufacturer or brand stamp.

What does 525 mean on a bracelet?

A 525 stamp indicates that the metal (or some of the metal used) in the stamped piece is 14 karat, or that is has 525 parts gold per 1000 total parts or 52.5% gold content in the metal.

What does 925 mean on a piece of jewelry?

Sterling silver
Sterling silver, also known as 925 sterling silver, is a metal alloy used in jewelry and decorative household objects. Traditionally, it is 92.5% silver (Ag), and 7.5% copper (Cu). Occasionally, other metals account for 7.5%, but the 925 hallmark will always indicate 92.5% silver purity.

What does 585 stamped jewelry mean?

14K 585, or simply “585.” This stamp refers to the amount of gold in the alloy per 1,000 units. 14K gold contains 58.3% pure gold, or 583 grams per thousand, and as such uses a “585” stamp to show its purity.

What does it mean to have a symbol on your jewelry?

See full information about symbols at Wikipedia. Jewelry symbols meaning: choosing jewelry that holds a meaning is a great way to remind yourself of an idea or to communicate to others the values that you hold in a concise, visual fashion.

What is the symbol for 92.5 sterling silver?

This is simply the symbol for 92.5 sterling silver (925) and the maker’s mark (nc). The 14k KC means simply 14k gold (14k) and the makers mark (KC). There have been thousands of maker’s marks, so if you need to know who the maker is, it will take some research to discover this.

What does it mean when a stamp says sterling silver?

The answer is this means that the base metal is sterling silver with gold plating. There is nothing wrong with this if you are wanting some jewelry made of high-quality metals at an affordable price. The issue will normally come down to was the person selling or gifting this item to you honest?

What does the hamsa symbol mean in jewelry?

The symbol is recognized for protection purposes. The Hamsa symbol is known and believed to provide defense against the evil eye, which is a malicious stare believed to be able to cause illness, death, or just general unluckiness. The symbol can also represent strength, power and blessings.