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Does 18K gold go green?

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Does 18K gold go green?
Yes, 18-karat gold can turn green in some circumstances. This type of gold is about 75 percent genuine gold and 25 percent alloy, and the other metal or metals used to produce it may react negatively to acidic substances. When this occurs, 18-karat gold may take on a greenish hue. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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1985 Kieselstein Cord Vintage 18k Green Gold Bloodstone Carnelian Intaglio Brooc
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k green gold and designed by Barry Kieselstein Cord. This amazing piece features two fine quality
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

New Handmade 18K Green Gold 9ct GIA Carved Green Emerald Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This uniquely custom handmade emerald cocktail ring is very well crafted in solid 18k green gold
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has navette or boat shaped crown with White Gold / or Platinum top on solid 18K Green
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

One Of a Kind Hand Made Vintage Organic Textured 18K Green Gold Italian Bracelet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind bracelet is expertly crafted from 18-karat green gold, with an elegant organic
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Luro Diamond Green Gold Flower Button Style Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
18k green gold button style round flower earrings with textured background. Designer signed. 2
Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

.28 Carat Diamond Green Gold Square Top Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Deeply detailed mens 18k green gold ring with a white gold top set with 16 diamonds. Circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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