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

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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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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18K Solid Yellow Gold Uncut Diamond Chain Bracelet for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Uncut Diamond Chain Bracelet in 18K gold showcases sparkling natural diamonds, weighing 3.95 carats. April birthstone diamond brings love, fame, success and prosperity. Designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Everyday Diamond Celestial Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Everyday Diamond Celestial Necklace in 18K Gold studded with diamond of 0.35 carats. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Square Bucherer Swiss Watch with White Face
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ladies wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, to form a square watch case, with a silvered dial, sporting baton hour markers and gold Arabic numerals. This Bucherer watch is Swiss made, ...
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 18K Yellow Gold Cortebert Swiss Watch with Black Leather Strap
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage yellow gold watch, with champagne dial, 18 karat yellow gold watch case, and black leather strap with yellow metal fittings. This elegant vintage cocktail watch is lozenge shaped and crafted in yellow gold. The gold has a soft, slightly rosy hue, and is complete with a champagne dial. The dial sports hour markers by way of dots and batons and has grooved loops at the top and bottom of the watch case, to which the strap is fastened. The black leather cord watch...
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold 12.5ctw Garnet Cabochon Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Edwardian garnet and yellow gold earrings, each comprising two oval shaped garnet cabochons, set in 9 karat yellow gold. These elegant Edwardian earrings are set with be...
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bracelet with Lobster Clasp in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Bracelet with Lobster Clasp in 18ct Yellow Gold A bracelet that will always be in style, thanks to its elegant design. The bracelet is made from 18ct Yellow Gold and has a lobster c...
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2010s Italian Chain Bracelets

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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