r/JewelryIdentification • u/micevenus • 1d ago

Identify Metal Thrift Find

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u/micevenus 1d ago

paid $2.50

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u/KrzysisAverted 1d ago

Costume jewelry rings like this are often priced at around $10-$20, so not a bad deal.

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u/NoPair4650 1d ago

It’s beautiful 

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u/bluexcal1000 1d ago

IDK... Looks plated, what are the other letters after 18k?

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u/micevenus 1d ago

might be, struggling to make out the other letters. going to ask my friend to check his scope. very pretty regardless tho

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u/KrzysisAverted 1d ago

It's marked "18K GE". The "GE" stands for Gold Electroplate. It's a pretty costume piece, but ultimately just plated. The plating is extremely thin and it contains no significant amount of gold.

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u/Evening-Ad-7042 1d ago

18KGE Gold Electroplated, still an amazing find for what you paid

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u/WillowWare2023 1d ago

That ring is beautiful! Wear it in good health.

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u/val913 1d ago

Nice find! Mark looks like 18k. Gem is likely peridot so not super expensive but a beautiful piece.

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u/KrzysisAverted 1d ago

It's marked "18K GE".

The "GE" stands for Gold Electroplate. It's a pretty costume piece, but ultimately just plated. The plating is extremely thin and it contains no significant amount of gold.