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Buccellati 1970s Sterling Silver Shot Glass
By Buccellati
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Buccellati 1970s sterling silver shot glass is begging to be added to your barware collection
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1970s Italian Barware

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Shot/Cordial Cups w/Pouches and Box #15341
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co Makers sterling silver shot/cordial cups with pouches and box. No monogram
Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crystal Italian Pampaloni Decanter with Sterling Silver Shot Glass Stopper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very hard to find -- Crystal Italian Pampaloni decanter with sterling silver stopper The one
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20th Century Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver

Set of 6 Durgin Black Starr & Frost Sterling Silver “ABS” Shot Glasses
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set Of 6 Durgin Black Starr & Frost Sterling Silver “ABS” Shot Glasses. 2.25” h x 2.125” w
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spaniard Set Of Four Silver Shot Glasses
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Spaniard Set of Four Silver Shot Glasses. They are engraved with a Monograms of the
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20th Century Spanish Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Silver Shot Glass, Lizard and Spider
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic Chinese vintage novelty silver shot glass. This shot glass is a regular size with a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

'Four Seasons' Shot Cups by Rebecca de Quin
Located in London, GB
Crafted from sterling silver with yellow gold, rose gold and rhodium gilding, Rebecca de Quin’s
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21st Century and Contemporary British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

'Four Seasons' Shot Cups by Rebecca de Quin
'Four Seasons' Shot Cups by Rebecca de Quin
H 2.56 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Sterling Silver 'Shotgun' Cocktail Set by J.E Caldwell & Co, circa 1920
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
J.E Caldwell & Co, Pennsylvania. An incredibly stylish and most likely bespoke Sterling silver
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Shot Glasses
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Matched pair Russian engraved sterling shot glasses. PERIOD: Last quarter 19th Century ORIGIN
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Antique Late 19th Century American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Shot Glasses
Sterling Shot Glasses
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H 2 in Dm 1.25 in
.925 Modern Silver Espresso / Demitasse Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wagoner of HW. Studio in Brooklyn. Made with high-polish sterling silver, this espresso spoon is not
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2010s Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

MCM Sterling Silver "Stoplight" Jigger / Shot Glass by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare MCM sterling silver "stoplight" jigger / shot glass by Gorham, circa 1950s. The piece is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Thimble Shot Glass Jigger Art Nouveau
By E.G. Webster & Sons
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver 'thimble' jigger shot glass, Art Nouveau period, by E.G. Webster & Sons, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 7 Baldwin & Miller Sterling Silver Cordial Shot Cup Goblets
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 7 sterling silver cordial/shot cups by Baldwin & Miller. Simple and timeless goblet design
Category

20th Century Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early English Modernist Gerald Benney Sterling Silver Cordial Cup or Shot Glass
By Gerald Benney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver diminutive cup or shot glass. By the contemporary English
Category

Mid-20th Century English Modernist Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six Sterling Silver and Amethyst Quartz Shot Glasses and Tray
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Mexican sterling silver and amethyst quartz shot glasses and tray.
Category

20th Century American Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 8 Sterling Silver Novelty Shot Glasses / Butt Markers for Shooting, 2001
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2001 by Hukin & Heath, this charming set of 8 Sterling Silver & Glass
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21st Century and Contemporary English Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Tiffany & Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Art Deco Shot Cups or Cordials
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 silver cordials or shot glasses. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Each shot
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20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Butt Marker 12 Shooting Silver Shot Glasses, Pushkin Alexander, circa 2019
By Pushkin Alexander
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Novelty solid silver butt marker shot glasses imitating a very large hunting shell cartridge
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21st Century and Contemporary English Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage sterling silver flask with extendable shot glass lid. This wonderful flask features
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Flask
Vintage Sterling Silver Flask
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W 5 in D 1.5 in L 7 in
Vintage Sterling Silver Back Bar Bottle
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vintage sterling silver overlay back bar bottle with five almost matching shot glasses. Very nice
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Early 20th Century American Early Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Back Bar Bottle
Vintage Sterling Silver Back Bar Bottle
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Dm 4 in L 12 in
Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Rattlesnake Engraved Smoke Shot Glass - Set of 2
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
skull design and come inlaid with a sterling silver motif. The complete set, including bar tools and
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2010s British Contemporary Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl, 1937
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver presentation bowl with
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Vintage 1930s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Cow Engraved Detail Amethyst Shot Glass - Set of 2
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
skull design and come inlaid with a sterling silver motif. The complete set, including bar tools and
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2010s British Contemporary Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
"Odiot Prevost" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. Each of the 12 vermeil shot glasses with glass
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Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Bvlgari Roma 1970 Modernist Shot Cup Tumbler in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
for the warranty of silver and signed in full, "BVLGARI STERLING UV". Bvlgari, was founded in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Cow Engraved Detail Amethyst Shot Glass - Set of 2
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
skull design and come inlaid with a sterling silver motif. The complete set, including bar tools and
Category

2010s British Glass

Materials

Glass

Modernist Sterling Tasting or Wine Cups
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1998, Sterling, by Horst Hans Hild, Stockholm, Sweden. These stunning modernist shot-sized
Category

1990s Swedish Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sorso 925
By Delfina Delettrez
Located in Roma, IT
The Sorso 925 is a double-ring shot standing glass in antibacterial sterling silver Material: 925
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sorso 925
Sorso 925
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Cased set of six antique silver whiskey tots
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in London, GB
Set of six antique American silver whiskey tots created in the form of two-handled wine coolers
Category

Early 20th Century British Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Grenade 12 Person Vodka Drinking Set, Pushkin Alexander, circa 2019
By Pushkin Alexander
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Novelty solid silver butt marker vodka set, comprising 12 vodka shots, grenade shaped decanter and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Sterling Punch Pourer
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Additionally, the rosewood handle has opening to accept a tube or tap for shots. Fully hallmarked with TW
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Venetian Silver Overlay Glass Liquor Set, Italy, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
glasses. Each applied with a sterling silver overlay, decorated with the San Giorgio landscape. The
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Spirit Decanter Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
sterling silver mount which branches on either side to hold all six shot glasses. The glasses are on a
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Spirit Decanter Hukin & Heath
Art Nouveau Spirit Decanter Hukin & Heath
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H 7.1 in W 5.5 in D 5.1 in
Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Cow Engraved Detail Amethyst Tumbler - Set of 2
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
skull design and come inlaid with a sterling silver motif. The complete set, including bar tools and
Category

2010s British Contemporary Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Rattlesnake Engraved Smoke Tumbler - Set of 2
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
skull design and come inlaid with a sterling silver motif. The complete set, including bar tools and
Category

2010s British Contemporary Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crystal Glasses of 14 Pieces, 2 Glasses with Silver Foot, Set for 2
Located in Delft, NL
925 Sterling (English) and has the Dutch silver Hall marks of the "Lion I " for 925/000 purity of
Category

Mid-20th Century European Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Stephen Webster Smoke and Amethyst Colored Tequila Glass Set, Set of 4 Glasses
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
- Sterling silver snake engraved handle with Damascus steel blade Tequila rabbit salt shaker - Sterling
Category

2010s British Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hukin & Heath Spirit Decanter Set
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
. The set comprising of a single rounded decanter bottle with sterling silver mounts and six shot
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Silver

Hukin & Heath Spirit Decanter Set
Hukin & Heath Spirit Decanter Set
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H 5.9 in W 4.7 in D 1.97 in
Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Chalcedony Agate Cameo Golf Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Sterling silver hand-carved chalcedony agate cameo golf cufflinks. “The most important shot in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Rattlesnake Engraved Smoke Tumbler - Set of 2
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
skull design and come inlaid with a sterling silver motif. The complete set, including bar tools and
Category

2010s British Glass

Materials

Glass

Stephen Webster Tequila Lore Cow Engraved Detail Amethyst Tumbler - Set of 2
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
skull design and come inlaid with a sterling silver motif. The complete set, including bar tools and
Category

2010s British Glass

Materials

Glass

Neon Enamel Spike Earrings with Diamond Dangle in Sterling Silver on Eurowire
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Edgy Neon Green Enamel Sterling Silver Spike earring handmade with a diamond set in a bagel setting
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Matrix Boulder Opal Cuff Bracelet 22k 18k 14k Gold Sterling Silver
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
gold, accent sapphires compliment, and gold dust sprinkled on the sterling silver cuff bracelet. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sunny Sun with Bow and Arrow Drop Single Earring, Gold-Plated Sterling Silver
By Ryunosuke Suginaka
Located in Tokyo, JP
made of Sterling Silver with 18 Karat gold plated as one of the Night Collection. Arrow is with blue
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2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sunny Sun with Bow and Arrow Drop Single Earring, Gold-Plated Sterling Silver
By Ryunosuke Suginaka
Located in Tokyo, JP
face. This single earring is made of Sterling Silver with 18 Karat gold plated as one of the Night
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2010s Japanese Artist Drop Earrings

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Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Arts and Crafts Amythest Cross, Stavre Gregor Panis
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Arts and Crafts Cross hand made by Stavre Gregor Panis, member of the Boston Society of
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Vintage 1920s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century French Silver Schnapps Cup
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver Zionist Schnapps cup, France, circa 1920. This shot cup is decorated with a Star
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Early 20th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Silver

American Arts and Crafts Sterling and Opal Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
shot work, all set on a boomerang shaped base. 5.5" long. Marked "Stg Sil" for Sterling Silver. 1910
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1910s American For The Desk

Rare Antonio Smoky Topaz Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Deco period, the twisted banding and silver shot work are reminiscent of Despres' work in France. Heavy
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Vintage 1940s Mexican More Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

Rare Antonio Smoky Topaz Pendant
Rare Antonio Smoky Topaz Pendant
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H 2 in W 2 in L 30 in
American Indian Turquoise Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Navajo cuff of graduated turquoises set in silver with twisted wire and shot work. Great
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Georgian Style Cushion Cut Diamond Wedding Band with Original Georgian Diamonds
Located in Danvers, MA
18K gold and sterling silver. On my scale, the ring has a nice weight of 4.85 grams. Currently a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - Original Georgian Diamond & Setting
Located in Danvers, MA
both 18K gold and sterling silver. On my scale the piece weighs 3.6 grams. Currently a size 7, it may
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 747 DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silvered Gilded with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

A.Jeschel Fabulous Lapis Lazuli Collar necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
gold over sterling silver ) hints at its royal pedigree. Approx: 17 inch Silk hand-knotted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil

Mid-19th Century English Bronze Sculpture by John Willis Good '1845-1878'
By John Willis Good
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
craftsmanship in bronze, sterling silver and plated-bronze. Focusing on hunting and equestrian themes, he
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Antique 1870s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Skateroom x Andy Warhol Foundation SUNSET (ORANGE) Skate Deck
By Andy Warhol
Located in Madrid, Madrid
silver. In 1960, Warhol began to make his first paintings. Most of them were based on comic strips of
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2010s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Wood, Maple

The "Santorini" Chair, Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label
Located in Palm Desert, CA
small sterling silver "D" medallion to the back of the chair finishes off this design. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Antique Horse Race Tankard with German Imperial Association
Located in New York, NY
Equestrian-themed silver tankard with German imperial association, ca 1875. Straight and paneled
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of 3 Maryland Midcentury Yacht Club Shot Glasses
By The Schofield Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Midcentury Modern shot glasses. Made by Schofield Co. in Baltimore. Each: Straight and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stephen Webster Smoke and Amethyst Colored Tequila Glass Set, Set of 4 Glasses
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
- Sterling silver snake engraved handle with Damascus steel blade Tequila Rabbit Salt Shaker - Sterling
Category

2010s British Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Shot For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sterling silver shot you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling silver shot was constructed with great care. Find 95 options for an antique or vintage sterling silver shot now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the sterling silver shot you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sterling silver shot bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Stephen Webster, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Pushkin Alexander each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver shot that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Shot?

A sterling silver shot can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $35,684.
Questions About Sterling Silver Shot
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Gorham sterling is real silver. However, sterling silver is not solid silver. Instead, the metal is an alloy formed out of pure silver and another precious metal. You can shop a selection of Gorham decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Tiffany & Co. uses sterling silver. According to their website, they were one of the first American companies to institute the .925 sterling silver standard in 1851. Sterling silver is a precious metal that may require cleaning to retain its beauty and character for generations. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Tiffany & Co. silver from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean weighted sterling silver, use a cleaning product formulated for sterling silver and a soft lint-free cloth. Keep dust at bay by wiping the object down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Always dry the silver with a soft towel after cleaning. Find a collection of weighted sterling silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.