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When was white gold invented?

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When was white gold invented?
White gold was invented during the 19th century when jewelers discovered how to alloy gold with palladium. In 1912, German jewelry makers began using white gold as an inexpensive alternative to palladium. Over the decades that followed, the use of white gold spread, and today, many luxury jewelry makers produce pieces from the material. Find a wide range of white gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Vintage Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Spray Earrings, ~2.30ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Spray Earrings — 2.30ctw Metal: 14K white gold Center Diamonds: Two matched round brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 0.65 ct each, 1.30...
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Vintage 1950s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 3.40ct Pavé Diamond Dome Ring 18k Yellow Gold - G/VS
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, ~3.40 CTW Metal: 18K yellow gold shank with 18K white gold pavé setting Diamonds: 49 round brilliant cut diamonds, ~3.40 CTW total, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New 3.44 Carat Tanzanite Drop Chandelier 14k White Gold Pl Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These are beautiful classic earrings with oval cut Tanzanite stones that measure 6 x 4 mm. There are 4 tanzanites on each earring and all told they total 3.44 carats. The setting i...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 36.5 Carat Larimar & Sapphire 14k White Gold PL Sterling Necklace 18.5"
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just a show-stopper!! There are 42 cabochon Larimar stones on this statement necklace. They are 7 x 5.5 mm and total 36.5 carats. Each stone is surrounded by diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Larimar, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New .80 Carat Blue Sapphire Pave Leaf 14k White Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful solitaire ring with a great leaf design. The stones are natural diamond cut Blue Sapphires. My best guess is that they total .8 carats. They are set in a 14k W...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, White Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Tahitian Pearl & .06 Carat Diamond Drop Post Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
This pair of earrings is just so beautiful! and elegant! They are 1.25 inch long and have a sparkly brilliant cut diamond on each one. The diamond measure 2.0 mm each. The pearls ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold

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