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Does 18k yellow gold tarnish?
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Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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