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.

What is the meaning of 22 carat gold?

Twenty-two karat gold denotes that more than 91 percent of the metal is gold. Other metals are present to render the texture of the gold more durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold jewelry.

Is 22k gold too soft for jewelry?

No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

22 C Gold

Black Friday

22k Diamond Emerald Earrings

40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

Greek 22k Jewelry

14 Karat Gold Nugget Bracelet

Alexander The Great Coin Necklace

Birks Jewlery

Tumbled Emerald

Alexander the Great Bronze [coin] Pendant in 22K Gold (pendant only)

$2,575

Alexander the Great Bronze [coin] Pendant in 22K Gold (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze coin pendant of Alexander the Great, minted circa 336-323 B.C., trimmed with 22 karat gold. On the obverse side of this coin is Heracles wearing lions skin.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Recent Sales

Vintage Signed Birks 22-14 Karat Gold Nugget Bracelet c.1970s

Sold

L 7 in

Vintage Signed Birks 22-14 Karat Gold Nugget Bracelet c.1970s

By Birks

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Signed Birks 22-14 Karat Gold Nugget Bracelet c.1970s Maker: Birks Canada Period:Late Vintage Year: 1970s Material: 22-14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.3g Length: 7 inches Condit...

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Rosecut Diamonds, Faceted Emerald and 22 Gold Earrings from India, C.1940's

Sold

Dm 0.625 in L 1.125 in

Rare Rosecut Diamonds, Faceted Emerald and 22 Gold Earrings from India, C.1940's

Located in Nantucket, MA

Exquisite post earrings in 22K gold with rosecut diamonds bordering a center emerald with a tumbled emerald drop. Very fine workmanship of high carat gold Kundan and Meenakari ename...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 22K Gold Pendant

$7,350

W 1.34 in L 1.7 in

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 22K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An interesting authentic, ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from 212-180 BC, features an image of the mythical Greek hero Hercules and is set within an ancient-inspired Steven ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)

$4,195

H 1.25 in W 0.82 in D 0.13 in

Ancient Greek Bronze Coin in 22kt Pendant (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Authentic Greek bronze Tetrachalkon coin (circa 400-344 BC). This ancient Greek coin has been set within a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front side of ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Roman Bronze Trajan Coin Pendant (pendant only)

$3,595

H 1.75 in W 1.57 in D 0.13 in

Roman Bronze Trajan Coin Pendant (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Authentic Roman Bronze Coin Pendant of Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, the Roman Emperor from 98 AD to 117 AD, set in a 22k Gold Bezel . Pendant measures approximately 1.75" long by 1 & 9...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Artemis Coin 22K Gold Pendant

$10,900

W 1.58 in D 0.16 in L 1.97 in

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Artemis Coin 22K Gold Pendant

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic, HIGH-GRADE silver tetradrachm from Macedon under Rome, 158-150 BC, features a diademed and draped bust of the goddess Artemis with bow and quiver over her left shoulde...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 18K Gold Pendant

$3,090

L 1.15 in

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic Ancient Greek "drachm" coin displaying the bust of Hercules is set in an artisan crafted "double line texture" bezel in this simple, yet visually arresting, Steven Batte...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold

$4,850

H 1.25 in W 1.1 in

Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

Embrace the elegance of Ancient Greece with this exquisite 22 Karat Gold pendant necklace with an Ancient Greek silver drachm coin depicting Alexander the Great on one side and Zeus ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Apollonia Pontika Drachm in Gold Pendant

$2,100

H 0.94 in W 0.63 in D 0.25 in

Apollonia Pontika Drachm in Gold Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a round 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or front, side of this coin features t...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Ancient Greek Gold Stater [coin} Pendant with 22K Gold (pendant only)

$15,700

H 1.38 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in

Ancient Greek Gold Stater [coin} Pendant with 22K Gold (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

A truly remarkable and rare Greek Gold Stater Coin from the Kingdom of Macedon, minted at Amphipolis, or Philippi, Circa 330-320 B.C., from the reign of Alexander III, The Great. On ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

4th Century Greek Bronze Coin W 22 Karat Gold Setting

$3,395

H 1.25 in W 0.57 in D 0.44 in

4th Century Greek Bronze Coin W 22 Karat Gold Setting

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Authentic Greek Bronze Coin, minted circa 350 - 300 BC, set as a fabulous pendant in 22 karat gold. The obverse (front) side is a bee, on reverse side, is a kneeling stag. This ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant

$3,695

H 1.82 in W 0.69 in D 0.13 in

Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Drop Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a rounded form 22k gold bezel with 22k gold drop linked chain and bail. The obverse, or front,...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)

$3,995

H 1 in W 0.69 in D 0.13 in

Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a custom squared 22k gold bezel and 22k gold bail, with gold beaded accents. The obverse, or f...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

A Bronze Greek [coin] pendant w 18 karat gold (pendant only)

$4,125

H 1.4 in W 0.9 in D 0.13 in

A Bronze Greek [coin] pendant w 18 karat gold (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Bronze (Æ), "very fine", coin trimmed with 18 karat gold as a unique charm or pendant. This coin was minted at Mysia, Pergamon circa 200-133 BC. It is 20 mm and weighs 9.64 g witho...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Apollo [coin] pendant in 18K gold (pendant only)

$2,175

H 1.13 in W 0.65 in D 0.13 in

Apollo [coin] pendant in 18K gold (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Ancient Greek Bronze Coin pendant trimmed in 18 karat gold. This coin was minted Circa 3rd Century BC. On the obverse side, is the portrait of the God Apollo and on the reverse si...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Bronze

Roman bronze coin pendant in 22 karat gold

$4,000

W 0.71 in L 0.79 in

Roman bronze coin pendant in 22 karat gold

By Pamela Farland

Located in New York, NY

A Roman bronze coin pendant featuring Emperor Constantine I “the Great,” the first Christian emperor of Rome. Struck circa 325–328 AD, the coin bears his profile portrait on the obve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Classical Roman Pendant Nec...

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Silver Tetradrachm Alexander the Great Trimmed w 22k gold

$6,000

H 1.63 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in

Silver Tetradrachm Alexander the Great Trimmed w 22k gold

Located in Atlanta, GA

Silver Tetradrachm [coin] with the profile of young Alexander the Great trimmed with 22k gold. This highly detailed face profile also shows a full head of lustrous hair and a pronoun...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Silver

18k Gold & Ancient Roman Coin Severus Alexander Denarius Pendant

$1,850

H 1.26 in W 0.87 in D 0.16 in

18k Gold & Ancient Roman Coin Severus Alexander Denarius Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine ancient Roman coin pendant. Set in 18k gold. With rope twist bezel setting for the coin. The coin is a silver Severus Alexander denarius (ca. 222 CE). With young Severus'...

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant

$4,960

L 1.23 in

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Nike Coin 18k Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A beautiful Image of the Greek Goddess Nike is featured on this rare coin from Terina, an ancient Greek colony on the top side of the "toe" of the "boot" of what is now Southern Ital...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

$3,940

Dm 0.87 in L 1.3 in

Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An interesting, authentic, silver denarius coin from the period of the Roman Republic in 79 BCE, featuring a griffin leaping, is set in a Steven Battelle ancient inspired handmade ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC God Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant

$2,690

L 0.99 in

Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC God Apollo Coin 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A sharply struck authentic silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek Seleucid Kingdom 152-145 BC depicts the god Apollo seated, holding an arrow and bow surrounded by vertically or...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

$9,357

L 23.63 in

Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Banbury, GB

This big ancient coin was issued by Amphipolis Mint dates in 336-323 B.C. in an excellent condition. The chain is made in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous necklace is perfect for ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

$7,480

L 1.54 in

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

The Greek god Apollo is here depicted on an authentic silver "tetradrachm" issued between 370-60 BC by the Satrap Mausolos in Caria (now in southern Turkey), just before the conquest...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant

$21,900

W 1.03 in L 1.34 in

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic and verified ancient Greek Gold Stater from 336-323 BC displaying Athena in a Corinthian helmet is set in a complementary Steven Battelle 22K gold pendant design accente...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

An Athena Silver Tetradrachm Pendant, circa 300 BC

$7,150

H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.13 in

An Athena Silver Tetradrachm Pendant, circa 300 BC

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Silver Tetradrachm [coin] minted at Magnesia from Ancient Ionia, or present day Greece. This remarkable coin is from the Kingdom of Thrace, whose ruler was Lysimachus (323-281 BС)....

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman 2nd Century Silver Goddess Victory Coin 18K Gold Pendant

$3,740

L 1.19 in

Ancient Roman 2nd Century Silver Goddess Victory Coin 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic silver "denarius" coin minted between 193 - 211 AD during the realm of the Roman emperor Septimus Severus displays the goddess Victoria advancing left, holding an open w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

$25,000

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

Located in SE

Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Athena & Owl Tetradrachm with 18k gold

$7,050 / item

H 1.5 in W 1.13 in D 0.25 in

Athena & Owl Tetradrachm with 18k gold

Located in Atlanta, GA

This spectacular tetradrachm [coin] of Athena and an owl is trimmed with 18 karat gold, and is from circa 450 BC - minted in Athens. On the obverse side is the head of Athena, wearin...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

22 Karat Gold Ring with Ancient Silver Coin

$7,450

22 Karat Gold Ring with Ancient Silver Coin

By Pamela Farland

Located in New York, NY

22 Karat ring with authentic ancient silver Drachma of Alexander the Great of Macedonia The Alexander coin has Herakles (or Hercules as the Romans called him) on the front (obverse)....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant

$6,975

L 1.42 in

Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic silver "nomos" coin minted between 334-300 BC from Velia, an ancient Greek city located on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast in southern Italy, has an amazing image of the goddes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dubini Alexander the Great Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Moonstone Gold Necklace

$21,605

L 29.53 in

Dubini Alexander the Great Ancient Silver Coin Medallion Moonstone Gold Necklace

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon coin from 336-323 B.C set in 18K yellow gold with bullet moonstone cabochons. Depicted on the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Brushed Tetradrachm Greek Coin Pendant Circa 400-413 BC

$7,500

Antique Gold Brushed Tetradrachm Greek Coin Pendant Circa 400-413 BC

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Tetradrachm Greek Coin Pendant Circa 400-413 BC, set in a 14K yellow gold bezel with a brushed gold finish. 1.1 x 1.5 inch measurement, and weighs 27 grams. This historical p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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22 C Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 22 c gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 22k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 1809 antique edition and 2285 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of 22 c 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A choice in our collection of 22 c gold from Scrives, Jean Mahie and Vicki Orr — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of 22 c gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 1308 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our 22 c gold for sale are for women, but there are 1413 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 22 C Gold?

Prices for a piece of 22 c gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $35,499,968, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,771.

Questions About 22 C Gold

Is there 22K gold jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What is the meaning of 22 carat gold?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Twenty-two karat gold denotes that more than 91 percent of the metal is gold. Other metals are present to render the texture of the gold more durable. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold jewelry.
Is 22k gold too soft for jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.