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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.

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I should have specified: Established 1910 by Giuseppe Esposito and currently run by great grandson Joseph.
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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.

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Yes & NO. ESPO is for Joseph Esposito. It's NOT for electroplated. Gold plated sterling, vermeil, has no specific mark. Rhodium (platinum kin) plated sterling has no mark. Maybe confused with the mark EPNS? Electro-Plated Nickel Silver. Not real silver.

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