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Can I make jewelry from gold nuggets?

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Can I make jewelry from gold nuggets?
No, while gold nuggets can be melted down and crafted into pure gold, gold nuggets in their raw form are not deemed to be “jewelry-grade.” While actual gold nuggets aren’t crafted into jewelry pieces, gold is often molded to mimic an organic shape similar to that of a nugget. Shop a selection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 0.8ct Diamond Nugget Free Form Sculptural Geometric Ring
Located in New York, NY
for nuggets instead of just flakes of gold, which made them more valuable. Gold nugget jewelry has
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Vintage 1970s North American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Nugget Pendant in 14 Kt Yellow Gold with Cable Chain, Nugget
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Mary Rupert has been designing jewelry since 1978 and this nugget pendant is one of her original
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Gold Nugget Bracelet, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Gold Nugget Link circa 1978 Brac
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This retro 14k yellow gold nugget bracelet matches everything! It is the perfect mix of bold and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Nugget Style Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Nugget Style Vintage This vintage mens ring is made in solid
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Pansy Brooch Crescent Moon Gold Nuggets 18k Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
karat yellow gold (the gold nuggets are 22k to 24k gold). The crescent moon is adorned with natural
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Necklace 19" Chain Drop Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian gold nugget necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted with a 14
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

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