ESPO is for the jewelry-making family of Joseph Esposito. If it also has "SIG" for signature, this is specifically for the latest generation Joseph Esposito. Otherwise, it's likely for an earlier generation, as old as 1910, when the family first opened their business. A previous reviewer said the 1950s. That may have been when one of the Espositos was born but was not when the business opened. To determine its age, I suggest a vintage/antique jewelry specialist. The older marks also look just that. Older. Usually, a lot more wear and an irregular stamp, as if made by hand. I know these things because I've researched and sold many of both the older and newer. You can find more details on the Esposito history in an online search.
ESPO is the signature of the Esposito Jewelry Company. Signature was first used in the 1950's.
If a Sterling piece is plated, ESPO also means that it is electroplated.
"The marking ESPO or also found as ESPO-FLEX are the marks of Esposito Jewelry, Inc. a costume jewelry company located in Providence Rhode Island, USA. These marks were first used in 1951." I cut and pasted the above answer from http://www.modernsilver.com/MYSTMARKS.html
"The marking ESPO or also found as ESPO-FLEX are the marks of Esposito Jewelry, Inc. a costume jewelry company located in Providence Rhode Island, USA. These marks were first used in 1951." I cut and pasted the above answer from http://www.modernsilver.com/MYSTMARKS.html
Are you sure it is fspo? ESPO is the name of a vintage jewelry company. I see it on many gold filled rings.
espo was the company that made it. 925 means sterling silver.
what does it mean when your sterling have hab on it
When these markings are stamped on a ring 18kt HGT ESPO, HGT stands for heavy gold electroplate meaning the ring is gold with a small amount of 18kt. ESPO is the jewelers stamp, in this case Joseph Esposito of Esposito Jewelry.
As I understand, it is actually two parts; The 1st part, GE (Gold Electroplated) and the 2nd, ESPO (The Maker/Manufacturer) ESPO manufactured this jewelry in the U.S. during the 60's and 70's, Now Making this Specific type of Retro jewelry somewhat valuable.
Sterling silver
Not Really
18K HGE = 18K Heavy Gold Electroplate = plated and not solid 18K gold ESPO = maker ESP) is Esposito Jewelry whilst ESPO/SIG = joseph esposito
It means it is Sterling Silver.
it is silver sterling high grade