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Regency Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Regency shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9
Category

Vintage 1980s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati Length: 25 cm Width: 20.5 cm Height: 20 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
$3,497
H 7.88 in W 8.08 in D 9.85 in
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful English Shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes: 12
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set 55 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful English shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 55 pieces. This set includes
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Shell Golden by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 38 pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Regency Shell Gold by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 38 pieces. This set features a
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Williamsburg shell by Stieff Sterling silver flatware set - 64 pieces. This set
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set 33 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
! We buy silver. Please inquire.
Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

King by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 76 Pieces Shell Motif
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
King by Kirk-Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 76 pieces. Kirk-Stieff's version of the
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

King by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 61 Pieces Shell Motif
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
King by Kirk-Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 61 pieces. Kirk-Stieff's version of the
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Queens by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner Shell
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
New Queens by Durgin sterling silver dinner flatware set, 87 pieces. This timeless, Classic, shell
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

King by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 144 Pieces Shell
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental King by Dominick & Haff sterling silver flatware set with shell motif, 144 pieces. This
Category

Antique 1880s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver shell peppers; an addition
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, Made in Italy
By Ganci Argenterie
Located in Milano, IT
Sterling silver centrepiece, made in Italy - ag/925/g 1860 Crafted in our workshop in Milano
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, Made in Italy
Shell, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, Made in Italy
$6,698 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 19.69 in
MCM Sterling Silver Encrusted Oyster Shell Condiment Dish and Spoon
By Buccellati
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A crab themed sterling silver encased oyster shell with the outer surface covered in silver
Category

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells
Located in New York, NY
Assortment of Nautilus sterling silver shells, a pair with mother-of-pearl, standing on 3 smaller
Category

20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Shell-Shaped Nut / Candy Dish
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver nut or candy dish, beautifully shaped as a shell with wave-like
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair 1893 English Sterling Silver Shell-Form Tea Caddy Spoons, Shell Feet
By Francis Howard 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Sterling Silver Shell-Form Tea Caddy Spoons with Shell Feet, Francis Howard
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shells / Dishes by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver butter shells
Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Armorial Sterling Silver Turtle & Shell Sweetmeat / Salt Cellar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed English George III salt cellar or sweetmeat dish. In sterling silver. By Thomas
Category

Antique Early 1800s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Scallop Shell Dish / Vide Poche
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver dish or vide poche. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL & STERLING SILVER TESTED SHELL TEA SPOONS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four mother of pearl sterling silver tested shell tea spoons A good looking well made and decorative
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL & STERLING SILVER TESTED SHELL TEA SPOONS
FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL & STERLING SILVER TESTED SHELL TEA SPOONS
$490 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4.14 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in
Large Sterling Shell
Located in East Hampton, NY
An exceptionally beautiful grotto style sterling silver conch shell embellished with additional
Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Sterling Shell
Large Sterling Shell
$7,900
H 7 in W 12 in D 7 in
Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wilkinson & Co., pair of English sterling silver shell dishes, made in Sheffield in 1872 during the
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray European, Later 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.5 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon USA, circa 1890s A rare
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
$1,760 Sale Price / set
26% Off
H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Old English Georgian sterling silver ladle with shell bowl and engraved with an eagle on the handle
Category

Antique 18th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Movement Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Shell Form Dish by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Aesthetic Movement sterling silver shell-form dish, attributed to the renowned
Category

Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in London, London
A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware
Category

Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Estate Newport Shell Pattern Sterling Silver teaspoons, a set of 10
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of ten Estate Sterling silver teaspoons, in the Newport Shell pattern, made by Frank Smith
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Basket/Bowl Rococo Shell - Robert Garrard 1804
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian solid silver basket made in London, 1804 by the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 pcs Dinner
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 84 pieces. This set
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Shell Form Catchall Trays, Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of vintage Art Deco sterling silver shell form catchall trays By Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 151 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Co. sterling silver flatware set, 151 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives w/blunt
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
$1,304
H 2.76 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Centre-Piece Shell-Shaped with Base
Located in VALENZA, IT
Shell-shaped oval centerpiece completely handmade with base, embossed and chisel finish. Maker
Category

1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shell - London 1803 T. Robins
By Thomas Robins
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1803 by Thomas Robins, this charming, George III, Antique Sterling Silver
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Old English Thread and Shell Fish Slice / Server by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English
Category

Antique 1810s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Shell on Rock, England, 1920 Stamped
Located in Paris, FR
A rare silver sauce boat silver shaped as a shell on Rock made in England 1900 Anonymous artist
Category

Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Windsor Shell by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 52 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
its finest. Hand wrought Dinner Size "Windsor Shell" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 51 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large and heavy Williamsburg Shell by Stieff sterling silver dinner flatware set - 51 pieces
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Shell by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 80 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional hand wrought Dinner Size "Windsor Shell" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Williamsburg Shell Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service 114 Pcs Dinner
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Williamsburg shell by Stieff dinner size sterling silver flatware set, 114 pieces. This
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pcs Din
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's most popular classic pattern. Monumental Shell and Thread by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Dinner Service 51 Pc
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
colonial shell design on the handle. Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Dinner Size sterling silver flatware set
Category

Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 88 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's most popular classic pattern. Dinner Size Shell and Thread by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Romance of the Sea Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Shell Motif Dinner 85 Pc
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size is large & impressive! Dinner Size Romance of the Sea by Wallace sterling silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Romance of the Sea Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Shell Motif Dinner 70 pc
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size is large & impressive! Dinner Size Romance of the Sea by Wallace sterling silver Flatware
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Queens by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 Pieces Shell
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
New Queens by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 96 pieces. This timeless, classic, shell-motif
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver shell form serving dishes. Priced per dish.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Silver shell form serving dishes. Priced Per Dish
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four Georgian Shell Form Silver Salts
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Georgian shell form silver salts. Set of four early 19th century rocaille form sterling
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four Georgian Shell Form Silver Salts
Set of Four Georgian Shell Form Silver Salts
$1,800 / set
H 2.25 in W 3.63 in D 2.63 in
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. This sterling silver shell oyster shell complete with figural crab spoon, a diminutive work, yet a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

An Italian silver shell form centerpiece by Buccellati, 20th century
By Buccellati
Located in View Park, CA
A sea shell centerpiece made of solid heavy gauge sterling silver and with conch shell feet by
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Shell Salts/Butter Dishes Edward Farrell 1830
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of antique Georgian Rococo style solid silver shell
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Salt/Butter Dish Pair Shell - Stephen Smith 1866
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent and rare Victorian solid silver shell salt/butter dish
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 Wm Chawner
By William Chawner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 William Chawner. Old English thread
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Silver Saltcellar with Glass Shells
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century French silver saltcellar with glass shells.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Hammered Shell Hamret Skjell by J Tostrup Norway 830 Silver Flatware Set Service
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian / Norwegian Modern Hammered Shell aka "Hamret Skjell" by J. Tostrup Sterling Silver
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Shell Silver Sterling For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell silver sterling you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each shell silver sterling for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Find 379 options for an antique or vintage shell silver sterling now, or shop our selection of 49 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a shell silver sterling — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell silver sterling, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tiffany & Co., Lunt Silver and The Stieff Co. each produced at least one beautiful shell silver sterling that is worth considering.

How Much is a Shell Silver Sterling?

A shell silver sterling can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $692, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $36,096.
Questions About Shell Silver Sterling
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if sterling silver is real, put a magnet close to it. Genuine sterling silver isn't magnetic, so an attraction may indicate one of two things. First, your piece may be made entirely out of a different metal, or, secondly, it may be silver-plated, meaning it is composed of a thin layer of genuine sterling silver over a base metal. For assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. Shop a large selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Gorham sterling is real silver. However, sterling silver is not solid silver. Instead, the metal is an alloy formed out of pure silver and another precious metal. You can shop a selection of Gorham decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Tiffany & Co. uses sterling silver. According to their website, they were one of the first American companies to institute the .925 sterling silver standard in 1851. Sterling silver is a precious metal that may require cleaning to retain its beauty and character for generations. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Tiffany & Co. silver from top sellers around the world.
  • 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.