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What is the difference between yellow gold and white gold?

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What is the difference between yellow gold and white gold?
The difference between yellow gold and white gold comes down to the alloys used to produce them. Yellow gold gets its color from pure gold and alloy metals in warm hues like copper. On the other hand, white gold's cool appearance is owed to the presence of alloy metals like silver, zinc, palladium and nickel. Shop a variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Tiger Eye Lucky Animals
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2510 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2017 RRP £6,150 Inc taxes / $ 6,550 Excl taxes / 7,150€ Incl taxes Model VCARP2AZ00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Onyx, ...
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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JAR Paris Teal-Blue Aluminum Gold Valerie Earrings
By JAR
Located in Palm Beach, FL
JAR "Valerie" clip earrings, in anodized aluminum with a fused teal-blue finish, a specialty of the JAR Paris workshop. 18k yellow gold clip backs. Signed "JAR PARIS". Earring dim...
Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 18k 4.07 Carat Top Tourmaline Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
** GIA-Certified 18K White Gold 4.07 Ct Tourmaline&Diamonds Engagement Ring ** Natural Tourmaline weighing 4.07 ct set on 18K white gold pave' band with FG VS natural round brillian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 5.53ctw GIA No Heat Cushion Sapphire W/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly breathtaking engagement or cocktail vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a GIA certified sapphire at its center. The beautiful gemstone has a cushi...
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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