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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
Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold cross with neoclassical inspiration work of granulations and a beautiful setting of six
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2010s Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold cross of the balance collection with neoclassical inspiration work of granulations
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Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Aquamarines
Located in Athens, GR
Yellow gold cross 18 karat handmade in Athens Greece and part of our Balance collection. One of the
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Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Antique 1750s 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

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

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

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