Yes, 21K gold is real gold, but it is not pure, solid gold. Instead, the metal is 87.5 percent genuine gold. The remaining 12.5 percent of the jewelry or other object is one or more other metals. Find a variety of expertly vetted gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Is there such a thing as 21 karat gold?

Yes, 21 karat gold is real gold and is made of 21 parts gold and four parts other metals. 21 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 21 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Does 21k gold tarnish?

21K gold does not rust or tarnish. This highly-desirable metal resists oxygen, meaning that it does not easily rust or tarnish. This is part of the reason that gold is such a popular metal for jewelry. Shop a collection of 21k jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Yes, 24 karat gold is 100 percent pure gold with no other metals mixed in. It’s known for its distinctive bright yellow color and is the highest karat of gold available. Browse a variety of 24 karat gold jewelry and home decor pieces on 1stDibs.

Is 18kt gold valuable?

Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.

21 Kt Gold

21kt Gold Jewelry

Ancient Fragment

Ancient Roman Earrings

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Box

Kt Furniture

Bronze Spoons

18ct White Gold Diamond Earrings

Gold And Brown Stone Ring

Pair of Bronze Hellenistic Coin Earrings

$1,999

Pair of Bronze Hellenistic Coin Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of artisan created earrings from a pair of authentic bronze Hellenistic coins (circa 2nd century AD), which have each been set within 21 kt gold bezels with roped embellishmen...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Chandelier Ear...

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 21 Kt Yellow Gold 7.5 Gm Heart Dangling Earrings, 2.6 Inch Long

$1,500

Vintage 21 Kt Yellow Gold 7.5 Gm Heart Dangling Earrings, 2.6 Inch Long

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 21 Kt Yellow Gold 7.5 Gm Heart Dangling Earrings, 2.6 Inch Long Beautiful Dangling heart earring Weight of the 1 Karat gold is 7.5 gm pure gold Stamped 21 K Made in Thaila...

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 21 Kt Yellow Gold 12.8 Gm Dangling Earrings With Diamonds, 2.2 Inch Long

$3,500

Vintage 21 Kt Yellow Gold 12.8 Gm Dangling Earrings With Diamonds, 2.2 Inch Long

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Vintage 21 Karat Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings, a true statement piece adorned with diamonds. These stunning earrings feature a beautiful cut-out net design...

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

10.46 Ct Ceylon Sapphire & 21 Ct Diamonds 18 Kt White Gold Animal Snake Bangle

$68,000

10.46 Ct Ceylon Sapphire & 21 Ct Diamonds 18 Kt White Gold Animal Snake Bangle

Located in New York, NY

10.46 Ct Ceylon Sapphire & 21 Ct Diamonds 18 Karat white Gold Animal Snake Bangle Bracelet. Craftsmanship of making the scales as snake skin is remarkable. Very High Quality of Di...

Category

Early 2000s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bracelet in 18 kt. whitegold with 21 Diamond Pearshapes total 10.53 ct.

$56,563

Bracelet in 18 kt. whitegold with 21 Diamond Pearshapes total 10.53 ct.

Located in Hamburg, DE

This bracelet is meticulously crafted in 18k white gold and set with a total of 10.53 carats of pear-shaped diamonds. The bright white diamonds are arranged in a continuous, flowing ...

Category

2010s German Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Faceted Lemon Citrine Grape Pendant total 21 ct Briolettes 14 Kt Round Eyelet 1x

$362Sale Price / item|20% Off

Faceted Lemon Citrine Grape Pendant total 21 ct Briolettes 14 Kt Round Eyelet 1x

Located in Viena, Viena

grape pendant with lemon quartz bold effect through shape, cut, approx. 32 x 15 mm, faceted briolettes in different sizes skillfully put together all around, total 21.5 ct, large eye...

Category

2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 kt. White Gold Chopard Chandelier Earrings With approx. 28.56 ct. Diamonds

$194,260

18 kt. White Gold Chopard Chandelier Earrings With approx. 28.56 ct. Diamonds

By Chopard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pear Shape cut diamonds together approx. 21 ct. Material: 18 kt. white gold Measurements: 39 mm x 110 mm x 2.5 mm Total weight: 30.1 gram / 1.060 oz / 19.4 dwt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 5.00 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold

$11,000

Diana M. 5.00 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

5.00 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold, 21 Stones Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18kt Gold Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring Set with Diamonds& Precious Stones

$36,000

18kt Gold Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring Set with Diamonds& Precious Stones

Located in Antwerp, BE

Precious stones: 11 emeralds, 19 rubies, 21 sapphires Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Total weight: 46.9 gram / 1.655 oz / 30.2 dwt Earrings: Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds togethe...

Category

20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with 3.20ct of Brown Diamonds and 0.85ct of White Diamonds, Gold 18 Karat

$7,199

Ring with 3.20ct of Brown Diamonds and 0.85ct of White Diamonds, Gold 18 Karat

Located in Rome, IT

Total Diamonds Weight: ct. 4.05 (Bt Brown ct 3.20 + Bt White ct 0.85) Total Weight of 18 Kt Gold: 21 grams Ring Size: IT 15.5; USA 7.5; FR 55.5 It is possible to slightly change the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ring with 3.20ct of Brown Diamonds and 0.85ct of White Diamonds, Gold 18 Karat

$10,284

Ring with 3.20ct of Brown Diamonds and 0.85ct of White Diamonds, Gold 18 Karat

Located in Rome, IT

Total Diamonds Weight: ct. 4.05 (Bt Brown ct 3.20 + Bt White ct 0.85) Total Weight of 18 Kt Gold: 21 grams Ring Size: IT 15.5; USA 7.5; FR 55.5 It is possible to slightly change the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC

$45,000

Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC

Located in Chicago, IL

The size of the engraved matrix is 12 x 12 mm (about 1/2 x 1/2 in.) The gold alloy of the ring contains 89.75% of pure gold, approximately 21 kt.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Recent Sales

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST.00.1220ST.02 N F40984-622619-0270

Unavailable

W 1.62 in

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST.00.1220ST.02 N F40984-622619-0270

By Audemars Piguet

Located in LONDON, GB

Remarkably well-preserved and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with an octagonal shape with an exhibition back secured by eight screws, eight screws to the bezel, movement 40 je...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Disney 14K Gold Diamond Heart Mickey Mouse Necklace

Unavailable

L 18 in

Disney 14K Gold Diamond Heart Mickey Mouse Necklace

By Walt Disney

Located in San Fernando, CA

Magic in the details Created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort Part of the Disney Parks Jewelry Collection *Every diamond set in a Disney Dream Collection...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Artisan-Crafted Dangling Earrings from Late Roman Era Bronze Coins & 21 kt Gold

Sold

H 0.75 in W 0.57 in D 0.57 in

Artisan-Crafted Dangling Earrings from Late Roman Era Bronze Coins & 21 kt Gold

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of artisan created earrings from authentic Late Roman era bronze coins of Constantine I (circa 307 to 337 A), which have each been set within 21-karat gold bezels with roped e...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Ancient Bronze Spoon Fragment and 21-Karat Gold Pendant, Artisan Created

Sold

H 2.13 in W 0.63 in D 0.82 in

Ancient Bronze Spoon Fragment and 21-Karat Gold Pendant, Artisan Created

Located in Atlanta, GA

This bronze artifact is the handle of an ancient spoon, which has been artfully set in a custom 21 kt gold hanging pendant, chains and bail. Measures approximately 2 1/8" tall, 5/8" ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Ancient Roman Bronze Coin & 21 kt Earrings

Sold

H 0.75 in W 0.57 in D 0.57 in

Ancient Roman Bronze Coin & 21 kt Earrings

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of artisan created earrings from authentic Late Roman era bronze coins of Constantine I (circa 307 to 337 A), which have each been set within 21 kt gold bezels with roped embe...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Stud Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Scaraboid & Roman Jewelry Pendant

Sold

H 1.63 in W 0.63 in D 0.38 in

Ancient Scaraboid & Roman Jewelry Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Sumerian agate scaraboid (circa 2000 BC) set into a custom 21 Kt gold pendant with dangling embellishment being that of a Roman gold earring with glass (circa 1st to 3rd century BC...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold

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21 Kt Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 21 kt gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 955 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 21 kt gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of 21 kt gold over the years, but those made by Julius Cohen, Gemjunky and Cynthia Scott are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of 21 kt gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 575 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of 21 kt gold, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 21 Kt Gold?

Prices for a piece of 21 kt gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $198 and can go as high as $35,975,272, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,362.

Questions About 21 Kt Gold

Is 21k gold real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 21K gold is real gold, but it is not pure, solid gold. Instead, the metal is 87.5 percent genuine gold. The remaining 12.5 percent of the jewelry or other object is one or more other metals. Find a variety of expertly vetted gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Is there such a thing as 21 karat gold?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 21 karat gold is real gold and is made of 21 parts gold and four parts other metals. 21 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 21 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Does 21k gold tarnish?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
21K gold does not rust or tarnish. This highly-desirable metal resists oxygen, meaning that it does not easily rust or tarnish. This is part of the reason that gold is such a popular metal for jewelry. Shop a collection of 21k jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is 24 kt real gold?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 24 karat gold is 100 percent pure gold with no other metals mixed in. It’s known for its distinctive bright yellow color and is the highest karat of gold available. Browse a variety of 24 karat gold jewelry and home decor pieces on 1stDibs.
Is 18kt gold valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.