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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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Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Set Bird Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Turquoise Set Bird Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1900
A charming Victorian gold brooch formed as a slender naturalistic branch, set with a row of lustrous seed pearls...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Classic Four-Prong Diamond 1.06 Cts Tennis Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This classic 14K yellow gold tennis bracelet showcases a slender, flexible line of brilliant round-cut diamonds. Each individual gemstone is held securely in a traditional four-prong...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Aquamarine, Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum
Circa 1910
An exceptional antique aquamarine ring dating to circa 1910, featuring a magnificent large emerald-cut aquamarine in a...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco trombone link Albert chain, 9k gold clasp
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Art Deco era mixed metal Albert chain.
A highly sought after trombone link chain which is made up of steel knots and rose gold plated elongated links, a lovely un...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Gold Plate, Steel
Michael Kneebone Moonstone Rose Cut Diamond Archaic Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Moonstone is featured in this simply elegant cocktail ring. The moonstone (origin: Sri Lanka) weighs 23.6 carats. The gem is a delicate cool greenish/white color and has been cut i...
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Citrine Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Citrine Brooch
9ct Gold
Circa 1910
Antique citrine brooch, centred with an oval‑cut citrine of warm honey‑amber tone, held in a rub‑over collet and framed by two interlock...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold
