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What is the difference between a silversmith and a goldsmith?

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What is the difference between a silversmith and a goldsmith?
The difference between a silversmith and a goldsmith is what they make. While both types of artisans use tools to shape metal, the materials they work with are different. Silversmiths produce jewelry, tableware and decorative objects out of silver, while goldsmiths utilize gold, largely to produce handcrafted jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold and silver jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Pave Diamond Ball Ring 18k Gold, 1.88ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Pavé Diamond Sphere Ring – 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 CTW E/VS1 Diamonds Circa 1990s Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Total weight: 5.2 grams Ring size: 6 (easily resizable...
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Panther Wraparound Bracelet 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald
Located in Orlando, FL
Estate Panther Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Blue Sapphires & Emerald Eyes An exceptional and highly sculptural panther bracelet, masterfully crafted in rich 18K yel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Oval Diamond Gypsy Ring 14k Yellow Gold, 1.14ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
A bold and timeless design with a refined, sculptural profile, this substantial 14K yellow gold ring centers around a classic three-stone diamond arrangement. The smooth, high-polish...
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Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow & Rose Gold Welsh Dragon Stamped Band Ring, Hallmarked 1992
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ring 9ct Rose Gold & Yellow Gold Welsh Dragon Stamped Hallmarked Sheffield 1992 Makers Mark C D sl A sculptural band ring in 9ct rose and yellow gold, hallmarked Sheff...
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Late 20th Century Welsh Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Pearl Suffragette Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 *chain sold separately A finely crafted pendant in 9ct yellow gold, emblematic of the early 20th-century suffragette move...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Emerald and Rose Diamond Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 An elegant late Victorian ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, centring a vibrant emerald of approximately 1.20 carats. The cushion-...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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