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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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Art Deco Diamond Square Cut Cabochon Blue-Green Opal 18K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco diamond, square cut cabochon blue-green opal and 18K white and yellow gold pendant
Early 20th Ccentury
Exquisite, elegant Art Deco period diamond, blue-green opal 18K w...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italy 14k Yellow & White Gold Link Necklace 16.5" Long 6 mm Wide 14.36 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very beautiful chain. It is very well made. It is 16.5" long and 6 mm wide and made in Italy. It is stamped as such. The weight in grams is 14.36. It is pre-owned, wel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
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14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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White South Sea Cultured Baroque Pearl, Blue Sapphire Earrings in 18K Solid Gold
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious White South Sea Cultured Off-Round Baroque Pearl (15.5mm-15.7mm) Mirror-like Luster.
Elegant and everyday wear earrings. Large Baroque Pearls are rare and make this pair of...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1880
Victorian boat-shaped cluster ring, c.1880. Set with twelve old cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.85cts in an 18ct gold mount. A...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Crystal Yellow Opal and Tourmaline in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious and opulent natural Ethiopian Crystal Yellow Opal (4mm-5mm) earrings with Tourmaline beads.
4k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Earrings.
The diamonds have an average G co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
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Crystal, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 18ct Yellow Gold, Plain hinged bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Yellow Gold Plain Hinge Bangle
18ct Gold
Circa 1980s
A classic and elegant bangle crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a smooth, unadorned surface that highlight...
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Mid-20th Century European Bangles
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
