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Is 18-karat gold okay for everyday wear?

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Is 18-karat gold okay for everyday wear?
Yes, 18-karat gold is generally okay to wear every day because the alloy can resist light wear and tear. However, you should take your jewelry off before exercising, playing sports, handling chemicals or doing other activities that could damage it. On 1stDibs, shop a range of gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Shop for 18K Gold Cross Pendants on 1stDibs
Antique Victorian Coral Bead 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
eagle hallmark indicating a minimum fineness of 18 karat gold, est. 1838. The pendant comes without the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Diamond and 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 18th century triple pendant crafted in rose gold with touches of silver. A
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold

ROBERT GOOSSENS for CHANEL amethyst and 18k gold cross pendant
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare 18k gold and amethyst cross from Robert Goossens for Chanel dating to the late 1970's
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Vintage 1970s French More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.00 Carat Colombian Emerald 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Colombian Emerald 18k Gold Cross Pendant. The pendant measures 2”x1” and weights
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.75 Carat Topaz Gemstones 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.75 Carat Topaz Gemstones 18k Gold Cross Pendant. The pendant measures 1.5”x1” and weights
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Cross onyx pendant with turquoise and diamond on a rubber necklace 14k/18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold clasp on a rubber necklace with an 18k gold cross pendant set with turquoise and
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Antique 1880s Dutch High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

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