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What karat gold is best for earrings?
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Because gold is too delicate a metal for everyday wear, it is mixed with other alloys. The best mixtures of gold for earrings are 14K and 18K for everyday jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Jean Mahie High Karat Gold Earrings
By Jean Mahie
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 22k gold Jean Mahie earrings, measuring 1" in diameter. Hallmarked 22k and JM. Weight
Category
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold
Magnificent High-Karat Gold Earrings c1950s India
Located in Litchfield, CT
-world charm with modern fashion. Well-made in 22-karat gold, they are in excellent condition.
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Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
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Antique Persian High Karat Gold Pearl Enamel Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Persian high karat gold earrings, decorated with pearls and enamel. Earrings are
Category
Antique 19th Century More Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Lalaounis Organo-Chic 22k Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, by Lalaounis, Greece. Big and bold gold! These high-karat gold earrings by Ilias
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Shell Form Earrings 22k
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. These high-karat gold earrings have that cool ancient
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of ARA Archaeological Revival High Karat Gold and Emerald Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of high-karat gold and emerald ARA earrings.
With a wonderful Egyptian Revival or
Category
20th Century Turkish Revival Drop Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Gold
