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How can you tell if something is sterling silver?
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To tell if something is sterling silver, first search it for purity marks. Makers often indicate sterling silver with hallmarks like “925,” "STER" or "STERLING," but some pieces may feature alternate hallmarks. Researching the markings on your piece using trusted online resources can help you identify its materials. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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Shop for Sterling Silver Decorative Objects on 1stDibs
Modernist English Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Brian Leslie Fuller
Located in Bath, GB
A superb mid-century modern letter opener made by the highly collectable silversmith, Brian Leslie Fuller.
Made from solid English silver fully hallmarked for London 1979 together ...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Interior Collection Sterling Silver Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Christian Dior Paris sterling silver photo frame designed from the Dior Interior Collection. The stunning piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1980. This tall, rec...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Coromandel Sterling Vanity Jewelry Casket Box by Asprey London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stunning & Rare early Victorian well figured brass mounted Coromandel Ladies or Gentleman’s Vanity Jewellery Casket of generous proportions, by World famous maker William Asprey Lo...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Sterling Silver
Vintage Lapis Lazuli, Onyx & Sterling Silver Pill Box - Mexico - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage sterling silver pill box - hand made - featuring a chevron pattern hard stone lid set with lapis lazuli and black onyx with silver spacers - round sterling silver box and bas...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Ladies' handbag cigarette case with an oval section in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on a guilloché and a monochrome, hand-painted miniature of a landscape, in the E...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Bowl with Semiprecious Stone Inlay, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and collectible sterling silver bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, featuring a hammered surface and inlaid semiprecious stones in a circular formation along...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
