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Is 10k gold real?
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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 Yellow Gold 71 Diamond Cluster Star Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The ring is a size 7. It has 17 brilliant cut diamonds and to my best estimate total .35 carats. The design is art deco and it is just beautiful. It is s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
LFS 10k Italian Yellow Gold Omega Necklace 19.7 grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a fabulous necklace. It is stamped "14K Italy". It is pre-owned and in very good condition. There are no kinks. It is 17 inches long and 3.1 mm wide. It has a push slid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Ring Athena Intaglio Carnelian solid 10 - 12K Gold Ø 6.5US / 8.6 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with fine Intaglio of Athena / Minerva - ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicrafts. As the patron deity of Athens, she was famed for her intelle...
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Designer Stamped Link Bracelet 7.25" 8.35 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This bracelet is just gorgeous. I love the design. It is such a quality made piece. It is 7.25 inches long and has a slide-in closure with a safety clasp. It is stamped "10k 417"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$960 Sale Price
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Antique Victorian Honeymoon Brooch 10k Gold Crescent Moon Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare piece to behold. This beautiful Victorian 10k gold brooch, in a crescent moon shape, decorated with inlaid seed pearls in a gradient of sizes, is the perfect finishing touch t...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 10k Gold
10k Yellow Gold 2.40 Carat Trillion Cut Opal & Diamond Post Earrings 3 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 10k yellow gold with trillion cut opals. Two are 6 mm on each earring totaling 1.20 carats each. All told each earrings has 2.40 carat...
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2010s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$640 Sale Price
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