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What is the difference between 24K gold and 18K gold?
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The difference between 24K gold and 18K gold is how much pure gold the metals contain. Something made of 24-karat gold is 99.9% pure gold, while 18-karat gold items are 75% gold and 25% alloy metals. Generally, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant due to the presence of alloy metals. On the other hand, 24-karat gold tends to be more richly colored and expensive. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Vintage Hammerman Bros Ribbed Diamond Band, 1.30ctw 14k, ca 1980
Located in Orlando, FL
Maker: Hammerman Brothers, signed "HB"
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Weight: 6.8 grams
Gemstones: Approx. 1.30 carats total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 8.2 Carat Oval & Diamond Cut Sapphire 24k Yellow Gold PLSterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.25. The stone is from Sri Lanka. The ring has an oval center stone sapphire that is 8.70 carats. It measures 13.5 x 11.3 mm. It has a ...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow...
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15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Pearl Ring, Carved Shoulders, Hallmarked Chester 1886
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring
15ct Gold
Hallmarked Chester 1886
Victorian yellow gold ring set with six natural seed pearls in a central row, flanked by two cushion-cut rubies. T...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Designer 14k Yellow Inlaid Gold Dome Hard-stone Wire Inlay Earrings Post
Located in Eagan, MN
These are really cool earrings. The earrings are a bombe style dome ring in a ribbed design defined with inlaid strips of 14k yellow gold stamped "585". They are post earrings wit...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1.50 Total Carat Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings
18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped
Circa 1910
Introducing a stunning pair of 18ct gold and platinum diamond dangle earrings, beautifully crafted from the ...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1940s Plain Hinged Bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Bangle
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1940s
A classic and elegant bangle crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a smooth, unadorned surface that highlights the richne...
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Mid-20th Century European Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
