Is silver better than gold?

While both silver and gold are precious metals, gold is considered a better investment. The price of gold tends to be less volatile than that of silver.

Why is my silver ring turning gold?

Your silver ring is likely turning gold due to a chemical process known as tarnishing. It occurs when sulfuric compounds and other substances in the air react with silver, causing it to change color. You can reduce the risk of tarnishing by following the storage, cleaning and care instructions provided by the jewelry maker. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of silver rings.

What can I put in a jewelry box to keep silver from tarnishing?

To keep silver from tarnishing, you can put activated charcoal or silica gel packets inside of your jewelry box. Both of these items help to absorb moisture to minimize the risk of tarnishing. Find a wide variety of silver jewelry on 1stDibs.

Can Neil Lane make one of its silver rings gold?

Whether or not Neil Lane can make one of its silver rings gold or not depends on the piece. The brand allows you to design your own ring in a choice of silvertone platinum, gold or rose gold. Pieces from the curated couture collection and those made for third-party retailers may only come in one metal option. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Neil Lane jewelry.

Silver And Gold Boxes

Fire Box

Large Silver Box With Lid

Sterling Box Cigar

Gilt And Silver Jewelry Box

Silver And Guilloche Enamel Box

Humidor Cigars Italy

Miniature Room Box

Sterling Silver Humidor

Silver and gold shell-shaped vinaigrette box from the George III period

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver and gold shell-shaped vinaigrette box from the George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box in the shape of a shell from the George III period

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with lid reliefs and surround friezes, George IV

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with lid reliefs and surround friezes, George IV

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with reliefs on the lid and friezes on the surround

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver toiletry box with two tanks, gold interior mirror and suspension chain

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

Silver toiletry box with two tanks, gold interior mirror and suspension chain

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toiletry box with two tanks, gold-colored interior mirror and hanging chain

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved lid and gold interior

$770Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and engraving on the hinged lid with

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver box with village scene in high relief, frieze and gold interior

$2,975Sale Price|30% Off

Silver box with village scene in high relief, frieze and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver box with high relief figures enjoying a moment of fun in a village surrounded

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with reliefs, gold interior and hinged lid

$420Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with reliefs, gold interior and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with reliefs, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Guilloché silver snuff box with monogram cartouche and gold interior

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

Guilloché silver snuff box with monogram cartouche and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram card and gold-tone interior. Metal: Silver

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with beaded sides and hanging ring, George IV

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with beaded sides and hanging ring, George IV

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with beaded sides and hanging ring, George IV period

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver vinaigrette box with gold interior and engraved lid, William IV period

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver vinaigrette box with gold interior and engraved lid, William IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vinaigrette box with gold interior and lid engraved with William IV period

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with a rectangular base and gold interior

$750

Silver snuff box with a rectangular base and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular guilloche silver snuff box with gilding on the inside. Metal: Silver

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraving, Victorian period

$359Sale Price|52% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraving, Victorian period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with Victorian period engraving on both sides. Metal

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with birds and floral relief, friezes and gold interior

$630Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with birds and floral relief, friezes and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with floral motifs and birds in relief on the lid, gold interior and

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Egidio Broggi, Italy Silver Plate and Gold Plate Swirled Box, circa 1980

$1,800

Egidio Broggi, Italy Silver Plate and Gold Plate Swirled Box, circa 1980

By Egidio Broggi

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a fantastic silver plate decorative box created by Italian designer Egidio Broggi, Milano

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George IV period trim on the lid and casing

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George IV period trim on the lid and casing

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George IV period trim on the lid and casing

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with hardstone application on the lid. Metal: Silver

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver and gold vinaigrette box, fluted throughout, from the period of George IV

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

Silver and gold vinaigrette box, fluted throughout, from the period of George IV

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver and gold vinaigrette box all around, from the George IV period. Metal

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Hammered silver toiletry box with floral motifs and a gold-colored mirror inside

$420Sale Price|30% Off

Hammered silver toiletry box with floral motifs and a gold-colored mirror inside

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Hammered silver toiletry box with floral motifs and gold-tone interior mirror. Metal

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver box with embossed floral motifs on the removable lid and gold interior

$455Sale Price|30% Off

Silver box with embossed floral motifs on the removable lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver box with embossed floral motifs on the removable lid and gold interior. Metal

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver lady's pin box with reliefs on both sides and a gold interior

$350Sale Price|30% Off

Silver lady's pin box with reliefs on both sides and a gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver lady's pin box with reliefs on both sides and gold interior. Metal: Silver

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver box with embossed floral motifs on the removable lid and gold interior

$770Sale Price|30% Off

Silver box with embossed floral motifs on the removable lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver box with floral motifs in relief on the removable lid and gold interior. Metal

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George III period engraving on the lid

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George III period engraving on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George III period engraving on the lid. Metal

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Wordley Allsopp & Bliss 1930 Art Deco Lacquered Box In 14Kt Gold And Sterling

$1,038Sale Price|20% Off

Wordley Allsopp & Bliss 1930 Art Deco Lacquered Box In 14Kt Gold And Sterling

By Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss

Located in Miami, FL

the 1930. This rectangular box was carefully crafted in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with accents

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket

$12,750

Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket

Located in Norwood, NJ

French 19th century large gilt and silvered bronze table box. Finely cast Renaissance Revival gilt

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Silver snuff box with geometric engravings, gold interior and hinged lid

$455Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with geometric engravings, gold interior and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with geometric engravings, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in guilloche silver with monogram card and gold interior

$525Sale Price|30% Off

Snuff box in guilloche silver with monogram card and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver with a monogram card and gold interior. Metal: Silver

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with raised country-scene card and gold interior

$280Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with raised country-scene card and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with a raised card with country motifs, hinged lid and gold interior

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior

$315Sale Price|30% Off

Oval silver snuff box with raised torch lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Oval-shaped silver snuff box with a raised torch on the hinged lid and gold interior

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with floral motifs around monogram and gold interior

$525Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with floral motifs around monogram and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs surrounding a monogram card, gold

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box with gold interior

$750

Rectangular silver snuff box with gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with engraved plant elements and gold interior. Metal

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Russian-style silver snuff box with floral scrolls and gold interior

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Russian-style silver snuff box with floral scrolls and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box in Russian style with floral and scroll motifs, gilded interior and

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with garlands around monogram card and gold interior

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with garlands around monogram card and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved garlands surrounding a monogram card and gold interior

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie Rare Silver and Gold-Plated Box, France, 1970s

$6,500

Hermès Ravinet d'Enfert & Cie Rare Silver and Gold-Plated Box, France, 1970s

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in New York, NY

rectangular hinge lidded box consisting of silver-plated ground adorned with central gold-plated band design

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Pill box in embossed silver with animal motifs and gold interior with hinged lid

$385Sale Price|30% Off

Pill box in embossed silver with animal motifs and gold interior with hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pill box embossed with animal motifs and gold interior with hinged lid. Metal

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Toiletry box in silver coated with blue lapis lazuli and with a gold interior

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

Toiletry box in silver coated with blue lapis lazuli and with a gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toiletry box coated in blue lapis lazuli and with a gold interior. Metal

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver box with flowers in high relief on the removable lid and gold interior

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

Silver box with flowers in high relief on the removable lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver box with flowers in high relief on the removable lid and gold interior. Metal

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gilt pill box with enamel florals, fleur-de-lis and gold interior

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gilt pill box with enamel florals, fleur-de-lis and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver-gilt pill box with surrounding strips, enamel applications with floral motifs

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver box for hosts with raised floral motifs on the lid and gold interior

$420Sale Price|30% Off

Silver box for hosts with raised floral motifs on the lid and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver box for hosts with floral motifs in relief on the lid and gold interior. Metal

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with lace-style engravings, gold interior and hinged lid

$420Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with lace-style engravings, gold interior and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with lace-style engravings, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal

Category

20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engravings from the period of George III

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engravings from the period of George III

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engravings from the George III period. Metal

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Nickel-silver snuff box with Russian floral scrolls and gold clasp

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

Nickel-silver snuff box with Russian floral scrolls and gold clasp

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in nickeled silver in the Russian style with floral motifs and scrolls, gold

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Curved silver and gold Viagrette box, engraved and from the period of George III

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Curved silver and gold Viagrette box, engraved and from the period of George III

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Curved silver and gold vinaigrette box, engraved, from the George III period. Metal

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engravings surrounding the monogram card and gold interior

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with engravings surrounding the monogram card and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engravings surrounding the monogram card and gold interior

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs, gold interior and hinged lid

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs, gold interior and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver tobacco box with guilloche floral motifs, gold interior and hinged lid

$630Sale Price|30% Off

Silver tobacco box with guilloche floral motifs, gold interior and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tobacco box with guilloche floral motifs, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal

Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Nickel-silver snuff box with engraved paradise scene and gold interior

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Nickel-silver snuff box with engraved paradise scene and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box in nickeled silver with engraved paradise scene, gilded interior and hinged

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and gold interior, George V period

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Guilloche silver snuff box with monogram and gold interior, George V period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with monogrammed card and gold interior, George V period

Category

Early 20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gold & silver toiletry box with blue enamel flower & interior mirror

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

Gold & silver toiletry box with blue enamel flower & interior mirror

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gold and silver toiletry box with flower on blue enamel on the lid, with friezes on

Category

20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved lid, George IV period

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved lid, George IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George IV period engraving on the lid. Metal

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with lid friezes, William IV period

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with lid friezes, William IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engravings and friezes on the lid from the period

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved friezes, George IV period

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved friezes, George IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engravings and friezes from the George IV period

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved lid, George III period

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved lid, George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George III period engraving on the lid. Metal

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with asymmetrical engraving, George III period

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with asymmetrical engraving, George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with asymmetrical engraving from the George III period

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved lid, George IV period

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved lid, George IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George IV period engraving on the lid. Metal

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with geometric patterns, George III period

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with geometric patterns, George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with geometric figures on both sides, George III

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with geometric engraving, George IV period

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with geometric engraving, George IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with geometric engraving on both sides, George IV

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved lid, George IV period

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraved lid, George IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engraving on the lid from the George IV period

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with geometric lid engraving, Victorian period

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with geometric lid engraving, Victorian period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with geometric engraving on the lid from the Victorian

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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Silver And Gold Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of silver and gold boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, gold and silver, all silver and gold boxes available were constructed with great care. We have 122 antique and vintage silver and gold boxes in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. Silver and gold boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of silver and gold boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern silver and gold boxes are of considerable interest. Many silver and gold boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Stephen Webster, Jean-Michel Tixier and Hermès produced popular silver and gold boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Silver And Gold Boxes?

Prices for silver and gold boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, silver and gold boxes begin at $64 and can go as high as $156,091, while the average can fetch as much as $2,097.

Questions About Silver And Gold Boxes

Is silver better than gold?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
While both silver and gold are precious metals, gold is considered a better investment. The price of gold tends to be less volatile than that of silver.
Why is my silver ring turning gold?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
Your silver ring is likely turning gold due to a chemical process known as tarnishing. It occurs when sulfuric compounds and other substances in the air react with silver, causing it to change color. You can reduce the risk of tarnishing by following the storage, cleaning and care instructions provided by the jewelry maker. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of silver rings.
What can I put in a jewelry box to keep silver from tarnishing?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To keep silver from tarnishing, you can put activated charcoal or silica gel packets inside of your jewelry box. Both of these items help to absorb moisture to minimize the risk of tarnishing. Find a wide variety of silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
Can Neil Lane make one of its silver rings gold?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Whether or not Neil Lane can make one of its silver rings gold or not depends on the piece. The brand allows you to design your own ring in a choice of silvertone platinum, gold or rose gold. Pieces from the curated couture collection and those made for third-party retailers may only come in one metal option. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Neil Lane jewelry.