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What's the difference between silver and sterling silver?
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Ships Claret Jug - Charles & George Fox 1854
By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Charles & George Fox, this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a wide glass body which would add stability, a gilt mount and handle...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Santa Maria Ship 1492 Model on Wooden Base
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Sterling Silver
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Pair of Art Deco Theodore Olsens Sterling Silver Viking Ship Salt Cellars
Located in New York, NY
Each salt cellar is crafted in fine sterling silver, showcasing Theodore Olsens' exceptional skill as one of Norway's most celebrated silversmiths.
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
3 Sterling Silver Full Mast Ships, Glass and Ebonized Wood Case Priced per shi
Located in Buchanan, MI
Three Sterling silver full mast ship in glass and ebonized and mahogany wood case, great details and craftsmanship.
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20th Century Georgian Sterling Silver
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Pair Large Matched Solid Silver Nefs / Model Ships Centrepieces c. 1930
By Adolph Barsach Davis
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage Solid Silver Nefs / Model Sailing Ships. Modelled after the early continental Silver Nefs made from the 13th Century onwards its is unusual to have suc...
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20th Century Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, Decorative
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, Early 20th Century
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Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Art Deco Sterling Silver
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