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What is the difference between a goldsmith and a jeweler?

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What is the difference between a goldsmith and a jeweler?
The difference between a goldsmith and a jeweler comes down to each type of artisan. Goldsmiths work exclusively with gold, producing jewelry out of the precious metal. Jewelers also craft jewelry, but they may use a variety of metals, including gold, silver, platinum and titanium. Some people also use the term jeweler to describe people who sell jewelry, even if they don't craft the pieces they sell themselves. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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New 5.50 Carat Lemon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The stone is from Africa and just a beautiful shade of yellow. The ring is a size 6.25. It is an emerald cut stone and is 5.50 carats. It measures 11.2 x 7....
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 24k Y Gold Plated 4.30 Carat Red & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The stones are from Madagascar and just a beautiful. The ring is a size 8.75 There is a large emerald cut red sapphire stone that is 4.30 carats. It measure...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

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

14k Solid Yellow Gold 7.23CT Natural Opal 0.4CT Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, NY
Oh my! This necklace is gorgeous! Spectacular 14k solid yellow gold pendant featuring a 7.23 carat gem-quality opal in a classy pear shape. The pendant also has a 0.4-carat fine d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold 0.80ct Oval Spessartine Garnet Fine Bezel Stud Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
These exquisite oval stud earrings are handcrafted in 14k solid gold and set with fiery spessartine garnets—renowned for their vivid mandarin hue and exceptional brilliance. Each gem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

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Garnet, 14k Gold

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

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