What is the difference between 24K gold and 18K gold?

The difference between 24K gold and 18K gold is how much pure gold the metals contain. Something made of 24-karat gold is 99.9% pure gold, while 18-karat gold items are 75% gold and 25% alloy metals. Generally, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant due to the presence of alloy metals. On the other hand, 24-karat gold tends to be more richly colored and expensive. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold jewelry.

24k gold is pure gold. Pure gold means 24 out of the 24 karats of an item are gold.

The term 14K gold, or 14-karat gold, refers to a type of gold alloy. The term alloy means a metal made of two or more base metals. In the case of 14-karat gold, 58.5% of the content is pure gold, and the remaining 41.5% is alloy metal. Due to the strength of the metal, many jewelry makers use 14-karat gold in their pieces. Find a wide variety of 14-karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between 14k gold and 14k Italian gold?

The difference between 14K gold and 14K Italian gold is the place of production. Both types of jewelry feature 14-karat gold, an alloy that is 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy metals. However, Italian gold pieces come specifically from artisans, workshops and factories located in Italy. You can find 14-karat gold made in many other countries. Shop a diverse assortment of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Is 19K gold real gold?

Yes, 19 karat gold is real gold and is made of 19 parts gold and five parts other metals. 19 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 19 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between 10k and 14k gold?

The difference between 10K and 14K gold is how much of the metal's content is pure gold versus alloy metal. 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% alloy, while 10K gold is 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% alloy. Due to the increased amount of alloy metal, 10K gold tends to be stronger than 14K. On the other hand, the increased gold content of 14K gives the metal a richer color and a generally higher value. Explore a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

What percentage of gold is 20k?

20k gold is 83.3% gold and 16.7% alloy metals. This means that 20 karat gold is 20 parts pure gold and four parts of other types of metals. Shop a large collection of gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is 24K Chinese gold?

24k Chinese gold is simply 24 karat gold, also known as pure gold that has not had an alloy added to it. Because of this, it features a vibrant yellow color and is very soft. It is commonly used in China for jewelry, statues and other decorations. Browse a collection of 24k Chinese gold pieces from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.

What is 18K green gold?

18K green gold is an alloy created by mixing silver, copper and zinc with normal gold. 18K green gold is greener than 14K green gold. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of genuine 18K green gold from some of the world's top sellers.

Yes, 18k is the perfect karatage for jewelry. While 24k is more prized and typically more expensive, it is also less dense and durable than 18k gold.

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.

Yes, 18K gold is real gold. However, it is not pure gold. Something marked 18K is 75 percent genuine gold and 25 percent metal alloy. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.

Is there 22K gold jewelry?

Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers 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.

Does 18K gold wear off?

Whether or not 18K gold wears off depends on how it's made. The finish will not wear off of a piece of jewelry or another object made entirely out of 18K gold. However, wear can occur on pieces that feature 18K gold plating, a thin layer of gold applied over another type of metal. You'll find a large selection of gold jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Yes, 12K gold is real, but that doesn't mean that the material is pure gold. 12K gold is actually an alloy that is 50% pure gold and 50% other metals. The resulting alloy is highly durable and resistant to scratching and fading. Its hardness makes it difficult to shape into rings, so most 12K gold jewelry consists of necklaces and earrings. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of gold jewelry.

Because a karat is 1/24 part of pure gold by weight, 24K gold is the purest type of gold available and extremely valuable.

Yes, 10k gold is real. However, it is not pure gold. Instead, 10-karat gold is an alloy that is 41.7% gold and 58.3% base metal. Its content makes 10K gold a strong, durable material and generally allows pieces produced from it to be sold at lower price points than those crafted out of 14- and 18-karat gold. Shop a wide variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Yes, 10k gold is good. Its strongest selling point is its durability. Because it consists primarily of alloy metals, 10-karat gold is highly resistant to wear and tear. However, its value is less than alloys that contain more pure gold, like 14-karat and 18-karat varieties. Its color also typically isn't as rich as alternatives that feature more pure gold. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gold jewelry.

No, 25K gold is likely not real gold. The highest gold purity is 24K, which indicates that an item is pure gold. Counterfeiters may mark gold items 25K mistakenly or as a way of claiming their jewelry is more valuable than 24K. However, 25K gold doesn't really exist. Find a wide range of expertly vetted gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

K Gold

Vintage Panther

18k Gold Blue Topaz Rings

Emerald Cut Diamonds K Color

Italian Enamel Brooch

Vintage London Blue Topaz

Vintage 18K Gold Jewelry

Italian Monkey

Sapphire And Diamond Ring In 18k Gold

Tanzanite Carved Hand Made 18 k Gold Ring

$5,949

Tanzanite Carved Hand Made 18 k Gold Ring

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Carved Tanzanite and 18k Gold gr 19 Ring made by hand with a special work on the superior edge

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold

Antiques Indian Enamel Buttons Cufflinks 10 K Gold

$2,141

Antiques Indian Enamel Buttons Cufflinks 10 K Gold

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Antiques Indian Enamel Buttons Cufflinks 10k gold. 2cm big. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

10k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amethyst and Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,270

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amethyst and Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$960Sale Price|25% Off

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,280

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,016Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Blue Topaz Ring Set 18 K Gold & Silver

$990

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Blue Topaz Ring Set 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Blue Topaz Ring Set 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Blue Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Blue Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Blue Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Center

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$944Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & White Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,990

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & White Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amethyst & White Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Citrine & Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,970

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Citrine & Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amethyst, Citrine & Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$963Sale Price|25% Off

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,008Sale Price|25% Off

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,780

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Can be worn as

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Peridot & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,890

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Peridot & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Peridot, Citrine, Topaz & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold &

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Gold & Sil

$1,280

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Gold & Sil

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Pink Tourmaline Ring Set 18 K Gold & Silver

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,630

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Vintage Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Peridot & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$792Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Peridot & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Peridot, Citrine, Topaz & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Peridot & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,990

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Peridot & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Peridot, Citrine, Topaz & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold &

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Garnet & Emerald Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,024Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Garnet & Emerald Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Garnet, Emerlad & Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold &

Category

1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$743

Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Blue Natural

Category

Early 2000s Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,267Sale Price|25% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Purple Natural Amethyst

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,690

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold &

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Silver

1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold

$695

H 9.5 in Dm 3 in

1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s Culver Ltd Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher Valencia Pattern 22 K. Gold. Elegant vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Moorish Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

GIA Certified 3.04 Carats Pink Natural Untreated Sapphire Diamond 18 K Gold Ring

$13,512Sale Price|20% Off

GIA Certified 3.04 Carats Pink Natural Untreated Sapphire Diamond 18 K Gold Ring

Located in Weston, MA

of America) & GGTL Ring size: US 6.5 "Rose Crown", this GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond 18 K Gold

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Sil

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Sil

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Rhodolite Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Si

$1,270

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Rhodolite Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Si

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Rhodolite Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver

14 K Gold Earrings with Opals, Diamonds and Sapphires

$1,784 / item

W 0.99 in L 0.24 in

14 K Gold Earrings with Opals, Diamonds and Sapphires

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 kt solid gold earrings with central natural opal, diamonds and sapphires. October birthstone

Category

2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Vintage Ring Set In 18 K Gold & S

$1,280

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Vintage Ring Set In 18 K Gold & S

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Vintage Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Vintage Ring Set In 18 K Gold & S

$1,024Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Vintage Ring Set In 18 K Gold & S

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Ruby Panther Vintage Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin

$12,000

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin

Located in New York, NY

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold

Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald and Diamonds

$1,784 / item

14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald and Diamonds

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone. Metal: 14k solid gold

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage White Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold & S

$960Sale Price|25% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage White Sapphire & Ruby Panther Ring Set In 18 K Gold & S

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Multi White Sapphire & Ruby Panther Vintage Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Emerald Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silv

$1,336Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Emerald Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silv

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Emerald Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Pink Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold

$1,370

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Pink Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Pink Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold

$1,024Sale Price|20% Off

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage London Blue Topaz & Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k...

18 K Gold Necklace with Large Dropshaped Quartz Stone

$5,057

Dm 4.93 in

18 K Gold Necklace with Large Dropshaped Quartz Stone

Located in Stockholm, SE

This 18 karat gold neck-ring has a large drop shaped, transparent and peach colored quartz stone

Category

1990s Swedish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Art Deco Ruby & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

$1,370

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Art Deco Ruby & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Topaz & Fire Opal Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique French Perpignan garnet drapery necklace in 18 k gold

$10,828

L 15.75 in

Antique French Perpignan garnet drapery necklace in 18 k gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Perpignan garnet drapery necklace in 18 karats gold. This exceptional articulated necklace

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

14 K Gold Earrings with Genuine Rubies, Ruby Stud Earrrings

$1,784 / item

W 0.18 in

14 K Gold Earrings with Genuine Rubies, Ruby Stud Earrrings

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Natural ruby stud earrings. 14k solid gold earrings with rubies. July birthstone earrings. Red

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Earrings with Genuine Rubies, Ruby Stud Earrrings

$1,784 / item

Dm 0.56 in

14 K Gold Earrings with Genuine Rubies, Ruby Stud Earrrings

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Natural ruby stud earrings. 14k solid gold earrings with rubies. July birthstone earrings. Red

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Ring with Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamonds

$1,784 / item

14 K Gold Ring with Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamonds

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald and diamonds. May birthstone ring. 14k solid gold

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Stylish Diamond Flower Elegant Ring for Her 18 K Gold

$3,521Sale Price|20% Off

Stylish Diamond Flower Elegant Ring for Her 18 K Gold

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Ring White 18K Gold Diamond 76-Round-0,299ct-4/6A Diamond 1-Round-0,074ct-4/5А Diamond 4-Pear

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Massive pear aquarimarine ans diamonds pendant in 18 k gold

$17,848

H 1.37 in W 0.96 in

Massive pear aquarimarine ans diamonds pendant in 18 k gold

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Massive pear aquarimarine ans diamonds pendant in 18k gold. Statement aquamarine pendant. Pear cut

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Limoges -Rosalie Warranted 22 K Gold Tableware Set, 30 Pieces

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Limoges -Rosalie Warranted 22 K Gold Tableware Set, 30 Pieces

Located in Plainview, NY

S 350-1 22 carat gold. Each piece is finely made of porcelain and hand painted in 22 carat gold with

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Culver Ltd Highball Glasses 22 k Gold Valencia Design

$750 / set

H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

1960s Culver Ltd Highball Glasses 22 k Gold Valencia Design

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s Set of Five Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Valencia Design. Elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Unframed Hand Painted Chengeiz Thangka on Canvas 24 K Gold, 1992

$299

H 15 in W 12 in

Unframed Hand Painted Chengeiz Thangka on Canvas 24 K Gold

Located in TRUMBULL, CT

This beautiful unframed hand painted Chenrezig Thangka can be framed according to your choice. Chenrezig is the Buddha of Compassion. It is believed that Chenrezig is the embodiment ...

Category

1990s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

5.31 Carat Cocktail Leaf Ruby Ring in 18 K Gold

$2,099

5.31 Carat Cocktail Leaf Ruby Ring in 18 K Gold

By GEM PLAZA

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Carved Leaf Ruby with diamonds around this ring is a very attractive and beautiful looking. Ring size: 7 ( Can be sized for a cost ) 18k : 4.41 gms Diamond : 0.08 Cts Ruby: 5.31 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Necklace Made of Silver and 14 K Gold, Toftegaards, 1980s

$1,160

L 17.72 in

Necklace Made of Silver and 14 K Gold, Toftegaards, 1980s

Located in Stockholm, SE

This necklace has a mixture of matt sterling silver and 14 karat shiny gold. The design can be

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Sapphires, Amethysts and Diamonds

$981Sale Price / item|31% Off

14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Sapphires, Amethysts and Diamonds

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 k solid gold ring with natural emerald, sapphires,amethysts and diamonds. May birthstone ring

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring for Her 18 K Gold

$9,100 / item

Yellow Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring for Her 18 K Gold

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

RING 18K White GoldY Diamond 0.86 Cts/49 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.80 Cts/1 Pcs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring for Her 18 K Gold

$9,100 / item

Yellow Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring for Her 18 K Gold

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

RING 18K White GoldY Diamond 0.86 Cts/49 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.80 Cts/1 Pcs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold

Paul Lantuch Neoclassical Revival Sapphire 18 K Gold Silver Leaf Earrings

$2,650

W 0.88 in L 0.88 in

Paul Lantuch Neoclassical Revival Sapphire 18 K Gold Silver Leaf Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as gold disks centering domed sterling silver forms Depicting furling foliages with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

14 K Gold Rose Flower Earrings Studs with Amethysts and Sapphires

$1,784 / item

W 0.32 in L 0.71 in

14 K Gold Rose Flower Earrings Studs with Amethysts and Sapphires

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 kt solid gold earrings with amethysts and sapphires. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.45 g

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Diamond Bead Necklace with 18 K Gold Horn Rubelite Pendant

$12,850

W 0.91 in L 1.62 in

Black Diamond Bead Necklace with 18 K Gold Horn Rubelite Pendant

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

K white Gold pendant set with a colorful pear shape Rubelite weighing 14.54 ct. A very dramatic and

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold

Marina J Pearl, Multicolor Tourmaline Briolettes & 14 k Gold Dangle Earrings

$560Sale Price|20% Off

L 2.25 in

Marina J Pearl, Multicolor Tourmaline Briolettes & 14 k Gold Dangle Earrings

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gold. Measuring 2.25 inches long, this pair is suspended from solid 14k Yellow Gold chain and meet the

Category

2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & 1 Ct Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex

$5,500

1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond & 1 Ct Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex

Located in New York, NY

Ring 14 K White Gold Unique Flip ring You can wear as all diamond ring or you can wear as diamond and

Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

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K Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of k gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 9097 vintage editions and 9004 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of k gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a choice in our collection of k gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Natkina, Cartier and Marina J. are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of k gold can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 11187 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of k gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a K Gold?

On average, a piece of k gold at 1stDibs sells for $2,988, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $1,400,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.