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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.
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Art Deco Style Gold Blue Sapphire Green Onyx Diamonds Enamel Jade Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco style earrings we have 2 very good quality Natural Green Onyx and 2 Thai Blue Sapphire cabochons as tops, middle parts are in white gold ,14 round full cu...
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Early 2000s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

1.55 Carat Lever-Back Diamond Stud Earrings In 14K White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
A single diamond is set in this expertly crafted 14-karat white gold, elegant lever-back earring featuring a design that adds depth and sparkle. With a 1.55-carat total weight and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panther Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The panther design necklace by Carrera Y Carrera in 18k yellow gold featuring diamonds. Measuring 18 inches in length with thirty-three panthers in a continuous pattern surrounding ...
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Early 2000s Spanish Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Butterflies Mother-of-Pearl Bracelet Preowned
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Symbol of Nature and Heritage Indulge in the timeless artistry of Van Cleef & Arpels with this Sweet Butterflies Bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with a de...
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20th Century French Modern Charm Bracelets

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Snake bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This simple snake bracelet is coveted. I have listed and sold three other Turquoise head snake bracelets. This one is thin and near perfect. Garnet eyes and turquoise beads adorn ...
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Roma 1980 Moneta 307 AD Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Moneta necklace designed by Bvlgari. This is a wonderful necklace from the iconic Moneta collection created Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 1980-1990. Th...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold

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