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

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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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Estate Panther Wraparound Bracelet 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald
Located in Orlando, FL
Estate Panther Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Blue Sapphires Emerald Eyes An exceptional and highly sculptural panther bracelet, masterfully crafted in rich 18K yel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Rose Gold Welsh Dragon Stamped Band Ring, Hallmarked 1992
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ring 9ct Rose Gold & Yellow Gold Welsh Dragon Stamped Hallmarked Sheffield 1992 Makers Mark C D sl A sculptural band ring in 9ct rose and yellow gold, hallmarked Sheff...
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Late 20th Century Welsh Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Pave Diamond Ball Ring 18k Gold, 1.88ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage Pavé Diamond Sphere Ring – 18K Yellow Gold 1.88 CTW E/VS1 Diamonds Circa 1990s Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Total weight: 5.2 grams Ring size: 6 (easily resizable...
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Oval Shaped Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1930
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1920 Discover the elegance of this exquisite 18ct yellow gold vintage signet ring, featuring a classic oval shape with...
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Early 20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Flower Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Italian Floral Brooch with Blue Sapphires – ca. 1970 A beautifully sculptural vintage Italian brooch, masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed as a fully ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot Seed Pearl Suffragette Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 *chain sold separately A finely crafted pendant in 9ct yellow gold, emblematic of the early 20th-century suffragette move...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

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