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Is 18k gold plated real or fake?

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Is 18k gold plated real or fake?
A piece of jewelry or a decorative object marked 18K gold plated does likely contain real gold. The marking indicates that the item is metal under a layer of gold alloy that contains 75 percent gold and 25 percent other metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Swedish 18 K Gold Ring Made in 1988
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold and diamond ring has a brilliant cut diamond placed in a drop-shaped silver
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 k goldring made in 1989 by Mats Eskils, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unusually designed 18k gold ring made by the Swedish goldsmith Mats Eskils (1953- ). The rings
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18 K Gold Bracelet Made by Rey Urban in 1970, Stockholm Sweden
By Rey Urban
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold fashion bangle may be described as simple, elegant and classy. It may be worn at
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

18 K Gold Ring with an Unusual Egyptian Design, Swedish Made 1978
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unusual and interesting 18 karat gold and lava rock ring has carvings in both its lava rock
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

18 K Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal, Made 1944 in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold pendant has a faceted baguette cut rock crystal which is embraced by a beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage pair of 18 k gold earrings
Located in Stockholm, SE
These earrings made of 18 k gold are quite playful. The hanging roundish parts are decorated with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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