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Is sterling silver a good quality?

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Is sterling silver a good quality?
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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Louis XVI French Sterling Silver Ecuelle on Dish
By Hience Antoine
Located in Torino, IT
, Paris, 1803. Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Measures
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Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dessert Compote Glass Bowl
By Puiforcat
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dessert Compote Glass Bowl Puiforcat, 2 sterling silver French
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Set of Two Pieces
By Noel & Durand
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French sterling silver fish servers set of two pieces i original box. Noel & Durand
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Antoine-Adrien Vautrin, Paris
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique French sterling silver pair of sugar tongs with lovely openwork decorations made by
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Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century, French, Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Cutlery
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Sterling silver and mother-of-pearl fish cutlery, service for 8
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Antique 1890s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fine Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Strainer
By Puiforcat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French tea strainer. In sterling silver. Fully hallmarked. Simply a wonderful
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Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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