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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 Atlanta, 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
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
Islamic Art Large Gold Dangly Earrings 21K
Located in Honolulu, HI
Islamic Art Large Gold Dangly Earrings 21K
Item Specifications:
Metal: 21K Yellow Gold
Weight: 12.8 Grams
Measurements: 2.45" long, 1.5" wide
Stamped: "875"
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Iberian 21K Gold Pendeloque Diamond Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1780, these 21k gold earrings are a gorgeous example of the Iberian pendeloque design, classically seen as a cluster, bow, and drop configuration.
Category
Antique 1780s Spanish Georgian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
