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What is the difference between yellow gold and white gold?

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What is the difference between yellow gold and white gold?
The difference between yellow gold and white gold comes down to the alloys used to produce them. Yellow gold gets its color from pure gold and alloy metals in warm hues like copper. On the other hand, white gold's cool appearance is owed to the presence of alloy metals like silver, zinc, palladium and nickel. Shop a variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Cabochon Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Necklace A white and yellow gold necklace set with eight cabochon sapphires. Approximate Sapphire weight: 23.12 carats Approximate Length: 15" Approximately weig...
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20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Baume Mercier 14Kt. Solid White Gold Bracelet Watch with
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume Mercier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bracelet Style Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Gold Filled 19MM Amethyst Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: gold filled Dimensions: necklace measures 21.25-inches in length Weight: 235.79 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold-filled

Effy 14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Diamond Duo Open Circle Link Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 168 round single cut = 0.50cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I1-2 Diamond: 24 baguette cut = 0.84cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I1-2 Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Magnificent Emerald Drop Earrings
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold earrings with 4 top gem quality pear shape GIA certified emeralds weighing 31.55 carats and 2.83 carats of collection color/clarity round brilliant diamonds.
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Buccellati Thistle Flower 18K Gold Silver Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Make a statement at your next event with this exquisite Large Buccellati Flower Brooch Pin. A standout piece that sets you apart! Marvel at the masterful design, featuring a detail...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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