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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.
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White Cultured Pearl and 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious and glowing Iridescent FW cultured near-round cream-white pearl (4mm) and 14K Solid Yellow Gold and diamond accent earring. Wonderful and unique handmade earrings from Rena...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 2.70 TCW Diamond 14K White Gold Dress Watch By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco style 2.70 TCW diamond 14K white gold 23 jewel Bulova ladies dress watch 20th Century Length: 6.75 inches Case: 17mm Movement: 23 jewel, manual winding, in working c...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 21.75 inch Double Strand Amethyst Necklace with Vermeil Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Art Deco style double strand transparent amethyst necklace with vermeil hook clasp. We created it with up to 9mm faceted amethyst cubes and 2.2mm faceted amethyst cubes. A ...
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2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil

New 14.40 Carat Aquamarine & Sapphire White Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7.5. The stone is a fancy oval cut Aquamarine and is 14.40 carats. It measures 18 x 13.8 mm and is surrounded by diamond cut light blue sapphires. They look like...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, White Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Signature X Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Signature X Earrings Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.10 grams Measurements: 14mm in diameter across the earrings Diamond: 38 round brilliant dia...
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Fancy Paperclip Link
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1912 Makers Mark JM Discover this stunning 9ct yellow gold Albert chain, featuring a unique and elegant paperc...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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