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20th Century Italian Oval Hammered Solid Silver Jatte with Base
20th Century Italian Oval Hammered Solid Silver Jatte with Base

20th Century Italian Oval Hammered Solid Silver Jatte with Base

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

800 silver oval centerpiece with base. The body was made by hammering the silver sheet by hand and

Category

1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A. E. Jones Arts & Crafts Silver Hammered Bowl, Birmingham, 1920
A. E. Jones Arts & Crafts Silver Hammered Bowl, Birmingham, 1920

A. E. Jones Arts & Crafts Silver Hammered Bowl, Birmingham, 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A. E. Jones Arts & Crafts silver hammered design large bowl, Birmingham 1920 by A. E. Jones. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Arts & Crafts Sterling Coffee Service
American Arts & Crafts Sterling Coffee Service

American Arts & Crafts Sterling Coffee Service

By William Durgin

Located in Toronto, ON

American Arts and Crafts Sterling hammered Silver Coffee Service, C.1905, Wm. Durgin Co, Providence

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Coffee and Tea Sets

Sterling Silver Bon Bon Bowls / Collection of Six
Sterling Silver Bon Bon Bowls / Collection of Six

Sterling Silver Bon Bon Bowls / Collection of Six

Located in Los Angeles, CA

- sterling 156 - 6in diameter x1.5 depth Towle sterling - 6 in diameter x 1.5 depth Sterling silver A111

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hammered Breadbasket
Hammered Breadbasket

Hammered Breadbasket

By Webster & Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This hammered breadbasket is a lovely example of the Arts & Crafts school that was prevalent at the

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hammered Basket
Hammered Basket

Hammered Basket

By Matthews Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A hand-hammered basket on pedestal with handle. The handle folds down, allowing you to store it

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metals and Hardstone Bowl
Arts & Crafts, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metals and Hardstone Bowl

Arts & Crafts, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metals and Hardstone Bowl

By William Hair Haseler

Located in New York, NY

hardstones; footed base is made of scrolled copper having sterling silver pegs. Inside of bowl is hammered

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Copper, Sterling Silver

Antique Norwegian Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons, circa 1910
Antique Norwegian Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons, circa 1910

Antique Norwegian Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons, circa 1910

By Emil Hoye Marius Hammer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

: Maker’s mark: MH, M with a hammer icon (Marius Hammer) Silver quality/purity mark: 830S This flatware

Category

Vintage 1910s Norwegian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Oval Fruit Bowl In Hammered Silver XXth Around 1960 Zurich
Oval Fruit Bowl In Hammered Silver XXth Around 1960 Zurich

Oval Fruit Bowl In Hammered Silver XXth Around 1960 Zurich

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Oval fruit bowl in hammered solid silver mounted on a 1 cm oval base. Dimensions: length 34 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Pair of Omar Ramsden Sterling Silver Dishes, London, 1931
Fine Pair of Omar Ramsden Sterling Silver Dishes, London, 1931

Fine Pair of Omar Ramsden Sterling Silver Dishes, London, 1931

By Omar Ramsden

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fine pair of Omar Ramsden Sterling Silver dishes, London, 1931. Each on three stylised turned

Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver N’tillat Yadaiyim Cup
Sterling Silver N’tillat Yadaiyim Cup

Sterling Silver N’tillat Yadaiyim Cup

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are happy to offer you this sterling silver hammered n’tillat yadaiyim (washing cup)cup. It is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Carriage Clock
20th Century Sterling Silver Carriage Clock

20th Century Sterling Silver Carriage Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A miniature early 20th century carriage clock in a sterling silver hammered case. The case is

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Evald Nielsen Number 3, Serving Spoon in Hammered All Silver, 1920s
Evald Nielsen Number 3, Serving Spoon in Hammered All Silver, 1920s

Evald Nielsen Number 3, Serving Spoon in Hammered All Silver, 1920s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen number 3, serving spoon in hammered all silver with cabochon coral bead, 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Showa Hammered and Folded Japanese Silver Vase
Showa Hammered and Folded Japanese Silver Vase

Showa Hammered and Folded Japanese Silver Vase

Located in Stamford, CT

A high grade Japanese silver vase using heat treated silver as a form of decoration/patination

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Schofield Hammered Tazz
Schofield Hammered Tazz

Schofield Hammered Tazz

By The Schofield Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and crafts. It is hand-hammered with just a little etching design around the top and base. There’s an

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hammered Tray, 1916
Hammered Tray, 1916

Hammered Tray, 1916

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A hand-hammered tray with an etched border that makes this otherwise rustic piece complete. The

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Jensen-Style Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl  by Gorham
Art Deco Jensen-Style Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl  by Gorham

Art Deco Jensen-Style Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Gorham

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, Jensen-Style, sterling silver centerpiece bowl, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray Baroque revival. Square smooth stand
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray Baroque revival. Square smooth stand

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray Baroque revival. Square smooth stand

By Argenteria Marchetti

Located in VALENZA, IT

Big Barocco style silver tray with handles and the Stand is in a modern, square sectional style

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Jean Desprès, Tureen Centerpiece Silver Plated Hammered Beads Garlands
Jean Desprès, Tureen Centerpiece Silver Plated Hammered Beads Garlands

Jean Desprès, Tureen Centerpiece Silver Plated Hammered Beads Garlands

By Jean Despres

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Tureen Centerpiece "Jean Desprès" made in hammered silver plated decorated with garlands of pearls

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Hammered Cup and Plate
Hammered Cup and Plate

Hammered Cup and Plate

Sold|$850 / set

Hammered Cup and Plate

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This two-piece hammered cup and plate is just lovely. Either for your home or for a gift, this set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lotus-Form Centerpiece Bowl by The Cellini Shop
Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lotus-Form Centerpiece Bowl by The Cellini Shop

Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lotus-Form Centerpiece Bowl by The Cellini Shop

Located in New York, NY

Arts & Crafts, graceful, sterling silver, lotus - form centerpiece bowl by Cellini (The Cellini

Category

Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tall Hammered Gorham Candlesticks
Tall Hammered Gorham Candlesticks

Tall Hammered Gorham Candlesticks

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall and hand-hammered these candlesticks make up in height and form what they lack in decoration

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Hammered Gorham Candlesticks
Hand-Hammered Gorham Candlesticks

Hand-Hammered Gorham Candlesticks

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Happy 100th Birthday! These hand-hammered candlesticks were made in 1917, we should only look this

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Hammered Tray
Arts & Crafts Hammered Tray

Arts & Crafts Hammered Tray

By Lebkuecher & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Reflecting the style of the arts and crafts period of the early 20th century is this hand-hammered

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Men’s Hammered Jewelry Box
Men’s Hammered Jewelry Box

Men’s Hammered Jewelry Box

By The Webster Co. 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A hand-hammered jewelry box with a handle in the center. There are two compartments and a door on

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

c. 1920-30s Webster Sterling Silver Compote
c. 1920-30s Webster Sterling Silver Compote

c. 1920-30s Webster Sterling Silver Compote

By Webster Company

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Hammered finish sterling silver large compote, c.1920-30s, by Webster. Lobed edge with gadroon

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jean Despres, Tureen Centerpiece Silver Plated Hammered Beads Garlands
Jean Despres, Tureen Centerpiece Silver Plated Hammered Beads Garlands

Jean Despres, Tureen Centerpiece Silver Plated Hammered Beads Garlands

By Jean Despres

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Tureen Centerpiece Art Deco Modernist made in hammered silver plated on lid and decorated with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

"Ceres, Wheat & Hops, " Extraordinary, Art Deco Sterling Silver Canister, Sweden
"Ceres, Wheat & Hops, " Extraordinary, Art Deco Sterling Silver Canister, Sweden

"Ceres, Wheat & Hops, " Extraordinary, Art Deco Sterling Silver Canister, Sweden

By Erik Fleming

Located in Philadelphia, PA

symbols of wheat and hops, all hammered and shaped by Fleming and his artisans. Fleming's silver is world

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Charming Antique English Sterling Silver Ring Box, 1905
Charming Antique English Sterling Silver Ring Box, 1905

Charming Antique English Sterling Silver Ring Box, 1905

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Bath, GB

A charming little Edwardian ring box made from English sterling silver with a hammered decoration

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

MARIO BUCCELLATI 1960 Scalloped Center Ovoid Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
MARIO BUCCELLATI 1960 Scalloped Center Ovoid Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver

MARIO BUCCELLATI 1960 Scalloped Center Ovoid Vase In Solid .925 Sterling Silver

By Buccellati, Mario Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

vase has been masterfully crafted with scalloped shaped in solid .925/.999 sterling with high polished

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Tiffany Sterling Silver Holders with Lenox Liners, circa 1900
Set of 12 Tiffany Sterling Silver Holders with Lenox Liners, circa 1900

Set of 12 Tiffany Sterling Silver Holders with Lenox Liners, circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Set of 12 Tiffany sterling silver holders with a single handle, putti with acanthus leaves. Marked

Category

20th Century American Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl Poul Petersen Hammered Silver Salad Servers, Montreal circa 1930.
Carl Poul Petersen Hammered Silver Salad Servers, Montreal circa 1930.

Carl Poul Petersen Hammered Silver Salad Servers, Montreal circa 1930.

By Carl Poul Petersen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pair of Carl Poul Petersen hammered Silver Salad Servers, Montreal. C.1930. The Servers, wild

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Continental Cutlery, Eight Dessert Spoons in Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Continental Cutlery, Eight Dessert Spoons in Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Continental Cutlery, Eight Dessert Spoons in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen continental cutlery. Eight dessert spoons in hammered sterling silver. Measures: 15

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Continental" Cutlery, Four Dessert Spoons in Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Continental" Cutlery, Four Dessert Spoons in Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Continental" Cutlery, Four Dessert Spoons in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen "Continental" cutlery. Four dessert spoons in hammered sterling silver. Measures: 17

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Cutlery, Scroll No. 22, Sterling Silver, Lunch Fork, 6 Pieces
Georg Jensen, Cutlery, Scroll No. 22, Sterling Silver, Lunch Fork, 6 Pieces

Georg Jensen, Cutlery, Scroll No. 22, Sterling Silver, Lunch Fork, 6 Pieces

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen. Cutlery, Scroll no. 22, hammered sterling silver. Lunch fork. 6 pieces in stock. In

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set with Tray C.1930
Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set with Tray C.1930

Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set with Tray C.1930

By Carl Poul Petersen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Handmade and hammered sterling silver tea and coffee set with tray by the Master Silversmith Carl

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl Poul Petersen Large Sterling Dish, C.1940
Carl Poul Petersen Large Sterling Dish, C.1940

Carl Poul Petersen Large Sterling Dish, C.1940

By Carl Poul Petersen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Sterling silver Tazza dish, Carl Poul Petersen Montreal, circa 1940. Plain on pedestal base

Category

Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Chalice and Paten by the Artificers Guild in 1924
Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Chalice and Paten by the Artificers Guild in 1924

Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Chalice and Paten by the Artificers Guild in 1924

By Artificers Guild

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1924 by Artificers Guild, this beautifully crafted, hand-hammered, sterling

Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Art & Crafts Nouveau Tea Coffee Set, 1897
Gorham Sterling Art & Crafts Nouveau Tea Coffee Set, 1897

Gorham Sterling Art & Crafts Nouveau Tea Coffee Set, 1897

By Gorham

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare design Gorham Sterling Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts hammered tea and coffee set. The set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Millennium Hallmark Modernist Silver Serving Spoon, Ramsden & Roed, London
Millennium Hallmark Modernist Silver Serving Spoon, Ramsden & Roed, London

Millennium Hallmark Modernist Silver Serving Spoon, Ramsden & Roed, London

By Ramsden & Roed

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 2000 by Ramsden & Roed, this striking and large, sterling silver basting

Category

Early 2000s English Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Silver Teaset
Chinese Silver Teaset

Chinese Silver Teaset

Sold|$13,514 / set

Chinese Silver Teaset

By Tu Mao Xing

Located in London, GB

A fine antique silver Chinese silver 3 piece teaset with floral and tree bark decoration on a

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of English Sterling Hoof Candelabras, Circa 1880
Pair of English Sterling Hoof Candelabras, Circa 1880

Pair of English Sterling Hoof Candelabras, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English sterling three-arm candelabras with urn bobeches, acanthus scrolled arms, tapered

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Three Miniature .999 Fine Mexico Silver Bud Vases Signed Idylls
Set of Three Miniature .999 Fine Mexico Silver Bud Vases Signed Idylls

Set of Three Miniature .999 Fine Mexico Silver Bud Vases Signed Idylls

Located in New York, NY

Set Of Three Miniature Hand Crafted Mexico .999 Fine Silver Bud Vases Signed Idylls. Hand hammered

Category

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

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Scroll No. 22, Sterling Silver, 6 Dinner Forks
Georg Jensen, Scroll No. 22, Sterling Silver, 6 Dinner Forks

Georg Jensen, Scroll No. 22, Sterling Silver, 6 Dinner Forks

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen. Cutlery, scroll no. 22, hammered sterling silver consisting of 6 dinner forks. In

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Hammered Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of sterling hammered silver available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of sterling hammered silver, we have 342 options in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of sterling hammered silver — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of sterling hammered silver is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of sterling hammered silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sterling Hammered Silver?

Prices for a piece of sterling hammered silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.
Questions About Sterling Hammered 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 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
    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
    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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    No, not all sterling silver is marked 925. Although all sterling silver usually features hallmarks, these markings do vary. You may sometimes see STERLING or STER used in place of 925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, sterling silver does sometimes turn green. The discoloration occurs due to a chemical reaction between the precious metal and compounds in the air, sweat and chemicals found in some products. To reduce the risk of discoloration, avoid wearing your sterling silver jewelry while bathing, swimming, applying skin and personal care products or working with household chemicals. Shop a selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if Oneida is sterling silver, look for a metal hallmark. Although best known for manufacturing stainless steel, Oneida did produce a limited number of sterling silver-plated pieces. Normally, these items will bear the Oneida name along with the word "plate." Explore a selection of Oneida silverware and tableware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if something is sterling silver, first search it for purity marks. Makers often indicate sterling silver with hallmarks like “925,” "STER" or "STERLING," but some pieces may feature alternate hallmarks. Researching the markings on your piece using trusted online resources can help you identify its materials. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean weighted sterling silver, use a cleaning product formulated for sterling silver and a soft lint-free cloth. Keep dust at bay by wiping the object down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Always dry the silver with a soft towel after cleaning. Find a collection of weighted sterling silver decorative objects 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.