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How can you tell if antique jewelry is real gold?
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To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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Marquise Ruby (10ctw) and Diamond (5ctw) Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 10ctw of marquise cut rubies and 5ctw of marquise cut diamonds. The bracelet measures 7 inches in le...
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Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,400 Sale Price
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Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring
1986
The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
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Late 20th Century Artist Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 11.50 mm South Sea Pearl & 0.50ct Diamond Cocktail Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
White South Sea Pearl at 11.50 mm diameter is very shiny and very clear. Some natural inclusions and bumps present but with only by careful inspection. The brilliant and tapered cut ...
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20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,120 Sale Price
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14k Y Gold 6 Carat Fantasy Cut Amethyst & .06 Carat Diamond Handmade Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are really striking! They are handmade and you can see it's unique and fabulous cut in the photos. The lines on the Amethyst are part of the design. and they also ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$920 Sale Price
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New Madagascar 2.42 carat Red Ruby & Red Sapphire Y Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so cool. They make their own statement. The main stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. They are very high quality stones. They are cabochon stones and a...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
$300 Sale Price
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9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Pearl, Suffragette Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Necklace
9ct Rose Gold
Circa 1910
This stunning 9ct rose gold necklace hails from the elegant Edwardian era, a time renowned for its intricate designs and ri...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
