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Vision' Sterling Flatware by Ronald Hayes Pearson for Pearson
Vision' Sterling Flatware by Ronald Hayes Pearson for Pearson

Vision' Sterling Flatware by Ronald Hayes Pearson for Pearson

By International Silver, Ronald Hayes Pearson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A service for twelve (12), of sculptural, Vision flatware in sterling created by the artist and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vision' Sterling Flatware by Ronald Hayes Pearson for Pearson

Vision' Sterling Flatware by Ronald Hayes Pearson for Pearson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A service for twelve (12), of sculptural, Vision flatware in sterling. Place setting includes

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Vintage 1960s American More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson
Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

$750

H 0.6 in W 0.6 in D 0.2 in Dm 1.38 in L 1.38 in

Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

An unusual sterling brooch by Ronald Pearson ca' 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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International Sterling  Continental pattern
International Sterling  Continental pattern

International Sterling Continental pattern

By Ronald Hayes Pearson

Located in Cathedral City, CA

62 piece's of International sterling ,Continental pattern .Introduced in 1934 thru 1996.Fully hall

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

AWARD WINNING International RONALD PEARSON Sterling 1961 Vision Flatware 96pcs
AWARD WINNING International RONALD PEARSON Sterling 1961 Vision Flatware 96pcs

AWARD WINNING International RONALD PEARSON Sterling 1961 Vision Flatware 96pcs

By Ronald Hayes Pearson, International Silver

Located in New York, NY

A fine vintage 1961 sterling silver flatware set by International Silver of Meriden, CT, in the

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Vintage 1960s American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

International Silver "Vision" Flatware Service for Twenty-Four by Ronald Pearson
International Silver "Vision" Flatware Service for Twenty-Four by Ronald Pearson

International Silver "Vision" Flatware Service for Twenty-Four by Ronald Pearson

By International Silver, Ronald Hayes Pearson

Located in New York, NY

A Vintage Sterling "Vision" Flatware Service for 24 people designed by Ronald Pearson for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Collar by Ronald Pearson
Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Collar by Ronald Pearson

Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Collar by Ronald Pearson

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from Sterling silver, this collar s adorned with a beautiful large piece of Pyrite. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Pyrite, Sterling Silver

Modernist Brooch by Ronald Hayes Pearson
Modernist Brooch by Ronald Hayes Pearson

Modernist Brooch by Ronald Hayes Pearson

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H 1.25 in W 2.5 in

Modernist Brooch by Ronald Hayes Pearson

Located in Winnetka, IL

Large sculptural pin by the master American metalsmith Ronald Pearson. In the early fifties

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronald Hayes Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware 154 Pieces
Ronald Hayes Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware 154 Pieces

Ronald Hayes Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware 154 Pieces

By Ronald Pearson

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist sterling silver flatware, "Vision" pattern, designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson for the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Set of Ronald Pearson International "Vision"Sterling Flatware
Set of Ronald Pearson International "Vision"Sterling Flatware

Set of Ronald Pearson International "Vision"Sterling Flatware

Located in New York, NY

Service for 8 includes,8 Dinner knives,8 Dinner forks,8 Salad Forks,8 Butter Knives,8 Soup Spoons,8 teaspoons,1 Olive fork

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver Bracelet
Modernist Sterling Silver Bracelet

Modernist Sterling Silver Bracelet

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H 1.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Modernist Sterling Silver Bracelet

By Ronald Hayes Pearson

Located in Atlanta, GA

A selection of Modernist Sterling Silver Bracelets, American, circa 1950's. The bangle and the cuff

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronald Pearson Coral Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant or Brooch
Ronald Pearson Coral Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant or Brooch

Ronald Pearson Coral Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant or Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

American modernist sterling silver, coral and pearl pendant or brooch created by Ronald Pearson of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver

RONALD PEARSON Agate Necklace
RONALD PEARSON Agate Necklace

RONALD PEARSON Agate Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Graceful agate pendant necklace designed by jeweler Ronald Hayes Pearson of Rochester, New York

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Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Modernist Anvil Cufflinks
Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Modernist Anvil Cufflinks

Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Modernist Anvil Cufflinks

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sterling silver mid century modern cufflinks created by Ronald Pearson of Rochester, NY. Cufflinks

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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Picture Jasper Necklace
Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Picture Jasper Necklace

Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Picture Jasper Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sterling and natural gemstone necklace created by Ronald Pearson of Rochester, New York. Necklace

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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronald Hayes Pearson Sterling Silver American Modernist Earrings
Ronald Hayes Pearson Sterling Silver American Modernist Earrings

Ronald Hayes Pearson Sterling Silver American Modernist Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of Modernist sterling silver earrings. By Ronald Pearson. In the form of stylized

Category

20th Century American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronald Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware - Large Set
Ronald Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware - Large Set

Ronald Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware - Large Set

By Ronald Hayes Pearson, International Silver

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set, "Vision" pattern, designed by Ronald Pearson for The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronald Hayes Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware 154 Pieces
Ronald Hayes Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware 154 Pieces

Ronald Hayes Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware 154 Pieces

By Ronald Pearson

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist sterling silver flatware, "Vision" pattern, designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson for the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

20 Piece Set of Ronald Pearson "Vision" International Sterling Flatware
20 Piece Set of Ronald Pearson "Vision" International Sterling Flatware

20 Piece Set of Ronald Pearson "Vision" International Sterling Flatware

By Ronald Hayes Pearson, International Silver

Located in Toledo, OH

An unusual Mid-Century 20 piece sterling flatware set by International Silver first introduced in

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vision International Sterling Flatware Set by Ronald Pearson for 12-75 Pieces
Vision International Sterling Flatware Set by Ronald Pearson for 12-75 Pieces

Vision International Sterling Flatware Set by Ronald Pearson for 12-75 Pieces

By International Silver, Ronald Pearson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage set of Mid-Century Modern International Sterling Silver flatware in the pattern Vision

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Ronald Hayes Pearson Modernist Sterling Pendant
Ronald Hayes Pearson Modernist Sterling Pendant

Ronald Hayes Pearson Modernist Sterling Pendant

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H 3.63 in W 2.32 in D 0.19 in

Ronald Hayes Pearson Modernist Sterling Pendant

By Ronald Hayes Pearson

Located in San Mateo, CA

Nice sized sterling pendant by Ronald Hayes Pearson. This flaring knife shape has with abstract

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronald Hayes Pearson Sterling and Carnelian Brooch
Ronald Hayes Pearson Sterling and Carnelian Brooch

Ronald Hayes Pearson Sterling and Carnelian Brooch

By Ronald Hayes Pearson

Located in San Mateo, CA

Modernist pin by Ronald Pearson. This pin is sterling with a large carnelian agate bead with a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Modernist Earrings
Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Modernist Earrings

Ronald Pearson Sterling Silver Modernist Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These are great looking earrings, very sculptural and modern.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

International Silver Flatware Service "Vision " by Ron  Pearson
International Silver Flatware Service "Vision " by Ron  Pearson

International Silver Flatware Service "Vision " by Ron Pearson

Located in Chicago, IL

This is the Vision pattern designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson for International Silver. It is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Pearson Sterling Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of pearson sterling silver you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of pearson sterling silver, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made choice in our collection of pearson sterling silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ronald Hayes Pearson and Ronald Pearson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pearson Sterling Silver?

The average selling price for a piece of pearson sterling silver at 1stDibs is $1,050, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Pearson Sterling Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Opinions differ as to why sterling silver is called sterling. Some scholars believe that the name comes from the term Easterlings, referring to coin makers who relocated from Germany to England in the 12th century. Others say that sterling is a derivation of Starling, the name of the one-penny silver coin in circulation in 1300 when King Edward I issued a decree that all silver articles were to be at least 92.5% pure silver. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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 15, 2024
    Whether it's worth selling sterling silver depends on your personal preferences and the current market conditions. The price of sterling silver fluctuates over time, so it's a good idea to research the current rates before you sell. In some cases, sterling silver jewelry, tableware or decorative objects may be worth more than the market rate for sterling silver due to their age, maker and rarity. As a result, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer before you sell. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver pieces.