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What is the difference between fine jewelry and jewelry?

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What is the difference between fine jewelry and jewelry?
The difference between fine jewelry and jewelry is in the specificity of the terms. Jewelry is a broad category of small accessories, most often made of metal, that adorn different parts of the body. Examples of jewelry include necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and brooches. Fine jewelry is the term for jewelry crafted out of fine materials. These include precious metals such as silver, gold and platinum and gemstones like diamonds, emeralds and rubies. Find a wide variety of fine jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Marquise Ruby (10ctw) and Diamond (5ctw) Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 10ctw of marquise cut rubies and 5ctw of marquise cut diamonds. The bracelet measures 7 inches in le...
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Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Solid Yellow Gold Old Stock Australian Chrysoprase Oval Bezel Charm Necklace
Located in Astoria, NY
This summer necklace is amazing! The green Australian Chrysoprase sparkles divinely in the sunlight, and the chain itself is spectacularly shiny! You won't regret making this investm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Y Gold 6 Carat Fantasy Cut Amethyst & .06 Carat Diamond Handmade Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are really striking! They are handmade and you can see it's unique and fabulous cut in the photos. The lines on the Amethyst are part of the design. and they also ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.30 Carat Emerald Tear Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
I love these earrings. The design is simple and elegant. There are 2 pear cut .65 carat emeralds in each earring. Both earrings total 1.30 carats of emeralds. The earrings are s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
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Late 20th Century Artist Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold I Love You Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold I Love You Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 29.0 grams Inside diameter: 61mm(2.4") across the bangle Inside Circumference: 7.5" Width: 6.8mm Hal...
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2010s American Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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