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How can you tell if old jewelry is real gold?
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To tell if old jewelry is real gold, try placing a magnet near it. Genuine gold isn't magnetic, so if the magnet sticks, your jewelry is probably composed of a different metal or has only a thin layer of gold plating as its finish. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler inspect your pieces to identify their materials. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of gold jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 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
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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
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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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New 1.90 Carat Natural Tanzanite Cabochon & Diamond Cut Tanzanite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is so gorgeous! The Tanzanite stone is so beautiful. The Opal comes from Tanzania, and it is prong held and surrounded by diamond cut tanzanite and diamond cut white sapp...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
$280 Sale Price
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