What is the difference between silver and pewter?

The difference between silver and pewter is a matter of metal type. Silver is a naturally occurring element, but most silver goods are an alloy of pure silver and a base metal. On the other hand, pewter is an alloy made of antimony, copper, bismuth and occasionally pure silver. Silver tends to have a shinier appearance, while pewter will appear duller. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver and pewter pieces.