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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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Alexis Lahellec Paris Silver Plate Resin Brutalist Link Stretch Bracelet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alexis Lahellec Paris designed this stunning brutalist link bracelet. The stretch piece features silver plate metal-coated resin carved elements in a modernist flair. Each pointy ele...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Silver Plate

18k lapis Intaglio ring, Nefertiti"s cartouche
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k lapis Intaglio ring. Nerfertiti's Cartouche
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Fancy Twist Link Bracelet with Integral Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1940s Step back in time with this exquisite 1940s vintage bracelet, crafted from 18ct yellow gold that has been meticulously tested fo...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold, 1960s 1.50ct Diamond Cocktail Tank Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1960s Step back into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite tank-style cocktail ring crafted in 18ct white gold. The ring showc...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel necklace 1990s in very good condition
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Necklace golden Chanel with chain and pendant Rue de Cambon Vintage collectible item in excellent condition 41 long Mesh width 1 7x7 medal
Category

1990s Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Lalaounis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage snake bangle bracelet designed by Greek jeweller Ilias Lalaounis. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. Hallmarked (see photo gallery). Weight: 29.82g I...
Category

20th Century Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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