This vintage Bold Statement ring was Designed by Joseph Esposito with a Floral Bouquet of Gems. Each Ruffeld flower in the boquet holds a Smoky Brown Topaz that is faceted in Marquis shape and Pronged in place.
This piece is marked 18K HGE ESPO.
The letters HGE on a ring stand for “heavy gold electroplate,” which means that the ring is gold-plated jewelry. The gold-plating adds no real value to the piece, meaning that it has no added value as a resale item. Unfortunately, 18k HGE rings have the lowest retail value of all gold jewelry types because of the thin layer of gold used. ESPO is the brand name of a recognized jeweler, Joseph Esposito of Esposito Jewelry1ge Bold Statement ring was Designed by Joseph Esposito with a Floral Bouquet of Gems. Each Ruffeld flower in the boquet holds a Smoky Brown Topaz that is faceted in Marquis shape and Pronged in place. This piece is marked 18K HGE ESPO. This Stunning ring is in excellent vintage condition. Weight overall is 6 Grams. Sz 6 3/4.