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What does 21 karats mean for jewelry?

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What does 21 karats mean for jewelry?
21 karats refers to the amount of pure gold in your piece, out of a maximum of 24 karats. 21 karats is 87.5% pure gold with 12.5% alloy. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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21k Yellow gold fine bangle bracelet
Located in London, GB
Elevate your style with this radiant 21k yellow gold bangle. Its sleek and polished finish catches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 21K Gold ITEM #: BR-1463-112624-13
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara
$14,712 Sale Price
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Yellow Gold Rolo Chain Necklace 20" - 21k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 21k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Rolo Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bronze Roman Ring w 21 K accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
style trim in 21 karat gold accent. This geometric patterned ring would make a statement for a man or
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Vintage Natural Jade Cufflinks in 21k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage natural jade (jadeite) and 21 karat yellow gold cufflinks
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Vintage 21k Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 21k yellow gold pendant showcasing a lustrous baroque pearl with organic, freeform shape
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

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