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Is antique gold real gold?
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Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Chinese Export Lacquered and Mother-of-Pearl Chess Board from 19th with a Table
By Gold China
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese Export lacquered and mother-of-pearl chess board from 19th with a table carved wood stand.
Size: 58 x 58cm and 73 cm high
Very good condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Spherical Vase Forming Planter Cloisonné Decorated with Polychrome Floral Motifs
By Gold China
Located in Madrid, ES
Spherical vase forming planter cloisonné decorated with polychrome floral motifs,
Top without base 40 cm, diameter 46 cm
19th century
Good condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Antique Gold Quartz Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique 10k yellow gold ring featuring a navette shaped gold quartz in a beaded gold frame. US
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dome Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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9ct Gold Antique Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold antique Chain
Fully hallmarked Crown 375 London lion head and letter C
Dated 1898
Length
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
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Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold 24 Karat Gold Nugget Antique Gold Rush Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rectangular rose gold form centering a solid 24 karat yellow gold nugget
Organic in
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Necklace
18ct Gold- French Eagles Head Stamped
Circa 1900
Fabulous, French
Category
Early 20th Century French Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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