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Is 10k gold real?

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Is 10k gold real?
Yes, 10k gold is real. However, it is not pure gold. Instead, 10-karat gold is an alloy that is 41.7% gold and 58.3% base metal. Its content makes 10K gold a strong, durable material and generally allows pieces produced from it to be sold at lower price points than those crafted out of 14- and 18-karat gold. Shop a wide variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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Vintage 10K Gold Figural Owl Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of an owl perched on a branch. The owl with small ear tufts and likely intended to be a Horned Owl. With an integ...
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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.20 Carat 240 Diamond Link Bracelet 7 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful stylish bracelet. The bracelet is 7 inches long and .25 inches wide. The bracelet is made of 12 links and each link has 24 brilliant cut diamonds measuring 1 mm,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Dangle Palm Tree Earrings w 14k Gold Backs
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a fabulous pair of earrings. I love the fact that they are dangling from small seashells. I'm not sure how many carats of diamonds there are but they are bright and sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10k White Gold 1.9 Carat Square Radiant cut Sappire, .26 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous! It is pre-owned but in new condition. It was very well cared for. The cut of the stone is just magnificent. It is a square radiant cut Sapphire th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage 10K Pink Gold Leaf Ring Size 4 Black Hills Gold FL Thorpe
Located in Webster, SD
This adorable vintage ring is a product of FL Thorpe. It features a 10K Yellow Gold band with a single 12K Pink Gold leaf. The face of this ring measures 1/4 of an inch north to sou...
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Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century African Bone, Amber and Turquoise Glass Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
This is an Antique African necklace which in and of itself is unique. Is is one of a kind made by an African jewelry maker. It holds bone, gla...
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Antique 1860s Central African Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, 10k Gold

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