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What is the difference between 10k and 14k gold?

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What is the difference between 10k and 14k gold?
The difference between 10K and 14K gold is how much of the metal's content is pure gold versus alloy metal. 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% alloy, while 10K gold is 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% alloy. Due to the increased amount of alloy metal, 10K gold tends to be stronger than 14K. On the other hand, the increased gold content of 14K gives the metal a richer color and a generally higher value. Explore a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Marquise Ruby (10ctw) and Diamond (5ctw) Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 10ctw of marquise cut rubies and 5ctw of marquise cut diamonds. The bracelet measures 7 inches in le...
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Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
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Late 20th Century Artist Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 11.50 mm South Sea Pearl & 0.50ct Diamond Cocktail Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
White South Sea Pearl at 11.50 mm diameter is very shiny and very clear. Some natural inclusions and bumps present but with only by careful inspection. The brilliant and tapered cut ...
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20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Y Gold 6 Carat Fantasy Cut Amethyst & .06 Carat Diamond Handmade Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are really striking! They are handmade and you can see it's unique and fabulous cut in the photos. The lines on the Amethyst are part of the design. and they also ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Madagascar 2.42 carat Red Ruby & Red Sapphire Y Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so cool. They make their own statement. The main stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. They are very high quality stones. They are cabochon stones and a...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Pearl, Suffragette Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Necklace 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1910 This stunning 9ct rose gold necklace hails from the elegant Edwardian era, a time renowned for its intricate designs and ri...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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