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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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Buccellati 1970's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Leaf Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as highly rendered yellow gold leaves Engraved with Segrinato texture and centering white gold vein Completed by posts and hinged omega backs With Italian assay...
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Men’s Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1950s mens diamond two-tone gold solitaire ring. The 1950s solitaire diamond two-tone gold mens ring is an iconic piece of jewelry from this period...
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Marina J Cultured White Pearl and Amethyst Drop Earrings with 14 K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These white oval cultured pearl and amethyst drop earrings with 14 k yellow gold wiring and hook have a graceful look to them. At 1.8 inches long the earring classically frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301349 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2014 RRP £6,200 Incl. Taxes / €7,300 Incl. Taxes / $6,800 Excl. Taxes Model VCARA36300 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Go...
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2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1920s Diamond Set Silver Dial Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
A Platinum Diamond Set Cocktail Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with arabic numbers, a fixed platinum bezel set with approximately 16 round cut diamonds, approximately 8 squar...
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Coiled Snake Band Ring with Garnet and Ruby Eyes
Located in Braintree, GB
An exquisite antique coiled snake ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, symbolising eternity, transformation, and protection. The snake's head is adorned with a faceted oval garnet, weigh...
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Antique Early 1900s Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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