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A set of four sterling silver crab-form boxes by Buccellati
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A set of four sterling silver crab-form boxes by Buccellati
Italian, 20th Century
Height 5cm, width
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Crab Tobacco Container, Hallmarked London 1902
Located in London, GB
A wonderful silver container modelled as a crab that was originally made to carry tobacco. Made to
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Boar's Tusk Corkscrew with Sterling Cap and Applied Sterling Crab
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Edwardian Boar's tusk handled corkscrew with a sterling silver crab mounted on the monogrammed
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Crab Pendant, Sterling Silver, Massachusetts Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
This gorgeous sterling silver crab pendant is the perfect addition to any outfit! Crafted in
Category
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Whiting Sterling Silver Salver Tray with Acid Etched Crab in Net
Located in Big Bend, WI
Whiting Aesthetic sterling salver tray was made by Whiting and features a detailed acid etched crab
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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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
H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Set of Unusual Spanish Crab Boxes in Solid Silver
Located in London, GB
Set of unusual Spanish crab boxes in solid silver
Spanish, 20th Century
Height 4cm, width 9cm
Category
20th Century Spanish Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Caddy London 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Small casket / caddy, England, London 1820, 925/- sterling silver, rectangular shape with grooved
Category
Antique 1820s British Restauration Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Milanese Sterling Silver 20th Century Fountain Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
A Milanese sterling silver 20th century fountain centrepiece
Measures: Height: 33cm, width: 47cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A monumental Italian part gilded sterling silver aquarium.
By Mazzucato
Located in London, GB
Unlike any piece that we have ever offered before, this monumental & heavy quality sterling silver
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion Near Paris, A Magnificent 327 piece (Service for 18) Sterling Silver
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Stunning 328 piece, Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set (Service
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
sterling silver and vermeil pieces contains the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark as well
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
American Aesthetic/Japonisme Sterling Mounted Root Cane Attributed to Gorham
By Gorham CO.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Aesthetic/Japonisme Sterling Mounted Root Cane Attributed to Gorham
An exquisite American
Category
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Vase "Sea"
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
800 solid silver vase completely handmade.
The body is cylindrical in the upper part while towards
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Sterling Silver Fish Server Serving Knife with Applied Crabs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Amusing sterling silver fish serving knife with applied crabs. The handle and part of the knife are
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hermit Crab Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
predators.
These sterling silver hermit crabs will place their legs on the edge of your cuff as they hide
Category
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hermit Crab Pendant and Chain
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
predators.
This sterling silver hermit crab pendant is a fun gift for a loved one or any ocean lover.
Category
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Berca Red Hand Enameled Crab Shaped Sterling Silver Gold Plated Cufflinks
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Unique and Chic Red Hand Enamelled Little Crab Shaped, Cancer Zodiac Sign, T-Bar Back, Sterling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 0.383 in D 0.128 in L 0.573 in
Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure
By Ottaviani
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood box with sterling silver lid with ornamental crab figure, made by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Horseshoe Crab Brooch, 1985
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
is hard edge engineering with movement. The little solid silver bars are linked into a woven pattern
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
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H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 3.5 in L 3.5 in
Deakin & Francis Black Enamel Silver Hermit Crab Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
The solid silver hermit crab cufflinks from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Nice Spanish silver box in the shape of a crab, all articulated.
This Art is called jizai okimono
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-Form Boxes by Buccellati
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in London, GB
These charming silver boxes, which could have been made as salt and pepper or pill pots, are each
Category
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
K-OVER champagne, 21st Century, Solid Pure Silver, Aquarium, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
material is a novelty: as a matter of fact, silverware is usually produced in sterling silver. Our choice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pitchers and Decanters
Materials
Silver
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H 10.04 in Dm 4.14 in
Gorham Narragansett Salt Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Gorham Narragansett Salt Spoon from the late 19th Century in the Aesthetic taste. Applied Crab
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Etruscan Revival Rams Bracelet Cuff in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in the Etruscan revival style in solid .025/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish
Category
Vintage 1970s French Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Etruscan Revival Snakes Bracelet Cuff in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in the Etruscan revival style with twisted and braided wires in solid .925/.999 sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1970s French Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Etruscan Revival Snakes Cuff Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in the Etruscan revival style with braided patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high
Category
Vintage 1970s French Etruscan Revival Band Rings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Etruscan Revival Rams cuff ring In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in the Etruscan revival style in solid .025/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish
Category
Vintage 1970s French Etruscan Revival Band Rings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Arezzo 1960 Italian Modernist Long Sautoir Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
of Arezzo Italy, back in the 1960. Crafted as a long chain sautoir in solid .925/.999 sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Rope Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 0.35 in L 40 in
Burnished Sterling Silver Brown Diamonds Cancer Zodiac Sign Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rock style Cancer Zodiac Sign Burnished stud earrings handcrafted in burnished sterling silver and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
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H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in
French Art Deco 1930 Geometric Bracelet Bangle In Solid Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
naive geometric patterns in solid sterling silver with hammered and polished finishes. Embellished with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles
Materials
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
W 1.49 in Dm 7.01 in L 7.01 in
Obrey Paris 1970 Retro Modernist Unisex Wrist Watch In Gilded Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
sterling silver with a 18 karats gold vermeil, featuring a very unusual thick case with arabic numerals in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 0.25 in Dm 1.34 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Shibayama Round Urn in Gilded Wood and Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
in the shape of trees and the lid on top accented with the figure of a crab in sterling silver. The
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
H 4.25 in W 5.15 in D 3.27 in
Genuine Sicilian coin (Magna Graecia) from the 5th century BC. depicting a crab
Located in Roma, IT
In this sterling silver coin, dating back to the 5th century BC, and coming from Magna Graecia
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver
19th Century Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in silver, crab hallmark.
Large cuff bracelet, it consists of three openwork rows of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French 1970s Stylized Leaf Silver Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in silver, crab hallmark.
This retro silver brooch represents a stylized and moved leaf. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French 1900s Belle Époque Flowers Silver Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in silver, crab hallmark.
Splendid antique bracelet from the early twentieth century, it
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Cosmos Paris 1970 French Retro Space Era Wrist Watch Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
space era patterns in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with high polished finish. Designed as a bangle
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 0.45 in W 1.42 in Dm 7 in L 1.85 in
Hermes Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Kings Louis Coins 0.925 Sterling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
holders has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish and each one is
Category
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 1.1 in D 0.79 in L 1.38 in
Rene Sitoleux 1935 Paris French Art Deco Geometric Bangle Bracelet In 800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
lozenge cartouche, two times with the mark of the crab for the assay and guaranty of the .800/.999 silver
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 1.02 in L 7 in
Articulated lobster in Spanish silver, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Articulated Spanish silver lobster.
This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pol Bury 1968 Paris France Artcurial Edition Op-Art Kinetic Ring In .800 Silver
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
lozenge cartouche, twice with the mark of the crab for the assay of the .800 silver, the edition numbers
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Silver Diskovolos Coin
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
an Ancient Greek Diskovolos Coin in Silver 925. The beautiful coin has a beautiful reverse side with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 1.46 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in L 1.46 in
Paul Amey "The Robber" Silver Sculpture Hand Crafted by Artisan
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
close to the elements.
Tarnish resistant sterling silver, 518.4 grams of silver, has been hand-made
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jasper, Hematite, Silver
Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
exceptional piece is crafted in 18kt gold and sterling silver, creating a subtle mixed metals appeal. On one
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.34 in
French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Line Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and owl hallmarks and and silver, crab hallmark.
In
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Go...
Art Nouveau 1910 Charms Bracelet In 14Kt Gold With Multi Gemstones And Enamels
Located in Miami, FL
few in 18 karats with one charm in sterling silver. The bracelet is fitted with a crab security lock
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ru...
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W 0.74 in D 0.35 in L 7 in
Large Italian Modern Fantasy Marine Silver Seashell Centerpiece
By Mazzucato
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern fantasy marine silver centerpiece. Ovoid shell with second hemispheric shell set in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Renato Cipullo Sterling Silver Desk Magnifier
By Renato Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
Striking sterling silver crab desk magnifier with round cut ruby eyes by Renato Cipullo.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Salt Crab
By Jarosinski & Vaugoin
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Sterling silver salt crab, inside gold-plated with 24-karat. This wonderful salt cellar comes with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Japanese Style Sterling Silver Coffee Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Sterling silver demitasse coffee set in Tiffany's highly desirable Japanese style, with a marine
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Set of 12 Frosted Silver-Gilt Teaspoons Plus Pair Tongs, London, 1867
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
Strikingly attractive set of 12 Victorian frosted silver-gilt teaspoons plus pair of tongs
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Gorham Mixed Metals Bowl Crab in Paper circa 1882 Copper Sterling Silver
By Gorham
Located in Newtown, CT
sterling silver. The dish has a nice old patina. If you prefer a polished look, of course that's easily
Category
Antique 1880s American Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Boulanger: A Magnificent Aquatic-Theamed Sculptural Centrepiece
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in London, GB
Superbly fashioned in solid silver, marble and green quartz. Beautifully formed so that all
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Quartz, Marble, Sterling Silver
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H 22.05 in W 37.01 in D 19.3 in
Vivianna Torun Egyptian Ceramic Silver Brooch
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Brussels, BE
One of a kind Sterling Silver brooch with Egyptian ceramic designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950s Vivianna Torun Crystal Silver Brooch
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Brussels, BE
designed by Swedish glassmaker Edward Hald (1883 - 1980)
Marked TORUN
French silver crab hallmark and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exolette Black Onyx Sterling Pendant Necklace Earring Set
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
This black onyx and sterling pendant necklace with matching earrings is a classic assemblage of my
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
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- Is Thai silver sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most 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.
- What is sterling silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Sterling 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024To 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.
- What is bad for sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- What is a sterling silver Vesta?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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, 2022A 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 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, 2023Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although 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.
- Is Gorham sterling real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, 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, 2021Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 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, 2021Sterling 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling 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, 2021The 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.
- Does sterling silver turn green?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 14, 2023Generally, 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.
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