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What does 21 karats mean for jewelry?
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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.
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Vintage 21k Yellow Gold Jadeite Cufflinks, Circa 1940, Men's Jewelry
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage natural jade (jadeite) and 21 karat yellow gold cufflinks; part of our men's jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cufflinks
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold
Egyptian 21K Gold Scarab Pendant, 1st Century BC, Unisex Jewelry
Located in East Point, GA
An Egyptian Scarab from the 1st Century BC set with 21 karat gold as a Pendant. A lovely light and smooth Egyptian scarab pendant set with 21 karat gold decorative bail would be very...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
21k Yellow Gold Dagger Charm/Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 21k Yellow Gold
Weight: 4.7 grams
Dimensions: 51.9 x 11.9 mm
J-25
Unique 21k yellow gold dagger charm. Dagger is removable.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond garnet 21k yellow gold cat brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage brooch takes the form of a cat, worked in 21k yellow gold, small enough to sit neatly on a lapel, scarf or collar. Seven rose and old European cut diamonds, approximatel...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 53.6 Grams
Stone: Cornelian Shell (41 x 34 mm, 45.5 x 36.5 mm, 42 x 33.5 mm)
Measurements: 70 x 120 x 20 mm
Metal: 21K Gold
ITEM #: BR-1463-112624-13
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Bronze Roman Ring w 21 K accents
Located in East Point, GA
A formidable bronze ring from the Roman Empire, circa IV to VI century, with eye-catching rope style trim in 21 karat gold accent. This geometric patterned ring would make a statemen...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Bronze
