Understanding 14K G.T.E. Gold Ring Stamps: What Does It Mean?

Question
What does 14K G.T.E mean in a gold ring (very old and in great shape)

Answer
HI BJ,

'14K' IS 14 KARAT GOLD STAMP BUT THE G.T.E. MEANS SOMETHING THAT I AM NOT AWARE OF. G.E. STANDS FOR 'GOLD ELECTROPLATE' BUT THE T. THROWS ME OFF. IT JUST MAY BE THE MANUFACTURERS STAMP AND HAVE NO OTHER MEANING. A VERY OLD RING THAT IS GOLD PLATED WOULD BE WORN THROUGH IN PLACES AND SHOW THE PLATING. SO THIS ONE SOUNDS LIKE IT IS NOT LIKE THAT. IS THERE A REAL STONE IN IT? IF THERE IS THEN IT IS NOT GOLD PLATED. SORRY I COULD NOT BE DEFINITIVE. THANKS

PETER