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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
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef
By Thomas Callow & Son
Located in London, London
This superb example of a sterling silver Nef carries import marks for London, 1925 by Thomas Callow
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Vintage 1920s German Renaissance Revival Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon Engraved Ship
Located in Seguin, TX
Early 20th century sterling silver tea caddy spoon. Hand hammered bowl, detailed hand engraved
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Swedish Sterling Silver Plique-a-jour Viking Ship Salt Cellars & Spoons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
hallmarked with the Three crowns of Sweden followed by "925" designating the sterling silver content followed
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
3 Sterling Silver Full Mast Ships in Glass and Ebonized Wood Case Priced per s
Located in Buchanan, MI
Three Sterling silver full mast ship in glass and ebonized and mahogany wood case, great details
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20th Century Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette
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Antique Early 1800s British Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
