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Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière, Bruckmann & Sons for Lazarus Posen Germany c 1900
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière, Bruckmann & Sons for Lazarus Posen Germany c 1900

Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière, Bruckmann & Sons for Lazarus Posen Germany c 1900

By Bruckmann & Söhne, Lazarus Posen Witwe

Located in Vienna, AT

. Bibliography: Scheffler: Goldsmiths of Hesse, Germany No. 631 Condition: very well maintained, silver cleaned

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890
Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890

Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890

Located in Portland, OR

on a corresponding inverted shell. Both salts are stamped with German hallmarks, 800 grade silver and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Pair of German Parcel-Gilt Silver Wedding Goblets, Late 19th Century
A Pair of German Parcel-Gilt Silver Wedding Goblets, Late 19th Century

A Pair of German Parcel-Gilt Silver Wedding Goblets, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

This impressive pair of wedding goblets, crafted in Germany in the late 19th century around 1880

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière In Navette Form, Koch & Bergfeld Germany, Ca 1900
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière In Navette Form, Koch & Bergfeld Germany, Ca 1900

Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière In Navette Form, Koch & Bergfeld Germany, Ca 1900

By Koch & Bergfeld

Located in Vienna, AT

: Crescent + Crown - German official hallmark from 1888 800 - silver fineness Stemmed Glass - for Koch

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Money Box Piggy Bank Silver 830 Art Deco Jacob Grimminger Germany made 1930
Money Box Piggy Bank Silver 830 Art Deco Jacob Grimminger Germany made 1930

Money Box Piggy Bank Silver 830 Art Deco Jacob Grimminger Germany made 1930

By Jacob Grimminger

Located in Vienna, AT

German silver money box or piggy bank  manufactured during first quarter of 20th century / made

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

J. L. Schlingloff, German Silver Basket with Glass Liner, Early 20th Century
J. L. Schlingloff, German Silver Basket with Glass Liner, Early 20th Century

J. L. Schlingloff, German Silver Basket with Glass Liner, Early 20th Century

By Jean L. Schlingloff

Located in Chatham, ON

J. L. Schlingloff - Antique twin handled chased and reticulated silver basket - highest quality

Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Art Nouveau Glass Carafes with Silver Mounts, Koch & Bergfeld, Germany
Pair of Art Nouveau Glass Carafes with Silver Mounts, Koch & Bergfeld, Germany

Pair of Art Nouveau Glass Carafes with Silver Mounts, Koch & Bergfeld, Germany

By Koch & Bergfeld

Located in Vienna, AT

, silver fittings grooved at the base and at the opening with straight, J-shaped handle and covered, beak

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Hanau Coffee Tea Set Baroque Style Made by Schleissner Germany Circa 1890
Silver Hanau Coffee Tea Set Baroque Style Made by Schleissner Germany Circa 1890

Silver Hanau Coffee Tea Set Baroque Style Made by Schleissner Germany Circa 1890

By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Silver stunning coffee / tea set in Baroque Style, Germany. Manufactured by J.D. Schleissner &

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Koch & Bergfeld German Silver Teaspoons with Gold Plate and Enamel, 1884-1893
Koch & Bergfeld German Silver Teaspoons with Gold Plate and Enamel, 1884-1893

Koch & Bergfeld German Silver Teaspoons with Gold Plate and Enamel, 1884-1893

By Koch & Bergfeld

Located in Delft, NL

Koch & Bergfeld German silver teaspoons with gold plate and enamel, 1884-1893 Koch & Bergfeld

Category

Antique 19th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Pair Antique Silver Pheasants Model Birds Figurines Germany c. 1900
Pair Antique Silver Pheasants Model Birds Figurines Germany c. 1900

Pair Antique Silver Pheasants Model Birds Figurines Germany c. 1900

Located in London, GB

of Silver Pheasants has German Silver Stamps on the Tails. The Silver Birds are in excellent

Category

Early 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount, WMF, Germany, 1903-1910
Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount, WMF, Germany, 1903-1910

Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount, WMF, Germany, 1903-1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

B - Britannia Metal - tin containing alloy / I/O - normal thick silver layer / OX - oxidised

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Centrepiece Silver 800 Fruit Bowl Art Nouveau Otto Wolter Germany made 1900
Centrepiece Silver 800 Fruit Bowl Art Nouveau Otto Wolter Germany made 1900

Centrepiece Silver 800 Fruit Bowl Art Nouveau Otto Wolter Germany made 1900

By Otto Wolter

Located in Vienna, AT

/ Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany (= mark of manufactory impressed) German Official Silver 800 Mark existing, too

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Cow Creamer
Antique Sterling Cow Creamer

Antique Sterling Cow Creamer

Located in Litchfield, CT

silver was the sterling standard of Germany. Earlier pieces tend to show little bits of copper here and

Category

Vintage 1920s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Cow Creamer
Antique Sterling Cow Creamer

Antique Sterling Cow Creamer

Located in Litchfield, CT

fineness solid silver was the sterling standard of Germany. Earlier pieces tend to show little bits of

Category

Vintage 1920s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Cow Creamer
Antique Sterling Cow Creamer

Antique Sterling Cow Creamer

Located in Litchfield, CT

fineness solid silver was the sterling standard of Germany. Earlier pieces tend to show little bits of

Category

Vintage 1920s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Cow Creamer
Antique Sterling Cow Creamer

Antique Sterling Cow Creamer

Located in Litchfield, CT

. Noted: .800 fineness solid silver was the sterling standard of Germany. Earlier pieces tend to show

Category

Vintage 1920s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Horseshoe Picture Frame, hallmarked 1973
Silver Horseshoe Picture Frame, hallmarked 1973

Silver Horseshoe Picture Frame, hallmarked 1973

Located in London, GB

A fabulous silver frame in the form of a horseshoe. Original wood back and foot. Made in Germany by

Category

Vintage 1970s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920/30s ART DECO Vanity Set, Hoka, Germany
1920/30s ART DECO Vanity Set, Hoka, Germany

1920/30s ART DECO Vanity Set, Hoka, Germany

By Hoka

Located in Skien, NO

Stunning antique Vanity set in ART DECO style from ca. 1920/30s. Silver / Silver plated, by Hoka

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Giant german Art Nouveau fish fork
Giant german Art Nouveau fish fork

Giant german Art Nouveau fish fork

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

floral decoration. The Designer Alex Katsch produced in Berlin Germany approx. 1900. Alexander Katsch

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Brass

Victorian Continental Silver .800 Hannau Footed Tea Caddy
Victorian Continental Silver .800 Hannau Footed Tea Caddy

Victorian Continental Silver .800 Hannau Footed Tea Caddy

By B. Neresheimer & Sohne

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, Continental silver .800, footed tea caddy, Germany, with Hannau marks, circa. 1895, B

Category

Antique 1890s German Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Germany 1870 Important Pair of Neoclassical Salt Species Cellars in 24kt Gilt
Germany 1870 Important Pair of Neoclassical Salt Species Cellars in 24kt Gilt

Germany 1870 Important Pair of Neoclassical Salt Species Cellars in 24kt Gilt

Located in Miami, FL

maker's mark, the city of origin, the silver assay mark and signed, "GERMANY .800". Condition: The

Category

Antique 1870s German Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Sculpture of a Strolling Bear
Vintage Sterling Sculpture of a Strolling Bear

Vintage Sterling Sculpture of a Strolling Bear

Located in Berghuelen, DE

sterling silver, cast in Germany in the 1st half of the 20th century. 61,3 gramm, 2.16 oz. A wonderful

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Set of Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl
Antique Set of Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl

Antique Set of Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl

Located in Wembley, GB

A set of Antique Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl decorative objects

Category

Vintage 1950s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Pewter

Silver Dessert Cutlery Set
Silver Dessert Cutlery Set

Silver Dessert Cutlery Set

$490Sale Price|50% Off

Silver Dessert Cutlery Set

Located in Porto, PT

Silver Dessert Cutlery Set. 458 grams. 6 knives, 6 forks and a cake knife

Category

20th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester
Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester

Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester Germany, Early 20th Century A

Category

20th Century German Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Hanau Silver Georgian Revival Presentation Ewer
Hanau Silver Georgian Revival Presentation Ewer

Hanau Silver Georgian Revival Presentation Ewer

Located in Braintree, GB

Metal: Silver (Hanau pseudo hallmarks) Origin: Hanau, Germany Period: Late 19th Century Style: George

Category

Antique 1890s German George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cutlery Set Solingen In Original Case Set 60 Germany 1950s
Vintage Cutlery Set Solingen In Original Case Set 60 Germany 1950s

Vintage Cutlery Set Solingen In Original Case Set 60 Germany 1950s

By Bestecke Solingen

Located in Bastogne, BE

pieces for 12 people in a stylish package. Germany, 1950s. Rust resistant. Mirror polishing technology

Category

Vintage 1950s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies

Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver and Rubies Cat Vanity Compact Magnificent antique German minaudière

Category

20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of 'St. George & Dragon'
Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of 'St. George & Dragon'

Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of 'St. George & Dragon'

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of 'St. George & Dragon' Germany, Early 20th Century

Category

20th Century German Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900
Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900

Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900 Stamped . 800 silver

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver-Gilt Beaker, Joachim Krumpholtz, Leipzig, Circa 1670
A Silver-Gilt Beaker, Joachim Krumpholtz, Leipzig, Circa 1670

A Silver-Gilt Beaker, Joachim Krumpholtz, Leipzig, Circa 1670

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully preserved example of late 17th-century German silverwork, this elegant silver-gilt

Category

Antique 1670s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver and Glass Swan Form Salts
Silver and Glass Swan Form Salts

Silver and Glass Swan Form Salts

Located in Riverdale, NY

smaller salts with crystal bases and 835 grade pierced silver wings decorated with roses. The smaller

Category

Vintage 1940s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside

Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique valuable silver box or Decorative sugar bowl with lid pressed, cast and chased, gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside

Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Silver Sugar Bowl with Lid Rococo Style, Gilt Interior, Collectible An exceptional antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 800 Silver Ornate Vase Holder
Victorian 800 Silver Ornate Vase Holder

Victorian 800 Silver Ornate Vase Holder

Located in Riverdale, NY

Late 19th century heavy gauge 800 silver vase base with repousse and open work motifs. Motifs

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver Tazza by Lazarus Posen Early 19th Century
A Silver Tazza by Lazarus Posen Early 19th Century

A Silver Tazza by Lazarus Posen Early 19th Century

By Lazarus Posen Witwe

Located in New York, NY

A Lovely Silver Tazza by Lazarus Posen from the early 19th century is a notable and historically

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver Gilt Engraved Bowl and Matching Cover, Augsburg circa 1700
A Silver Gilt Engraved Bowl and Matching Cover, Augsburg circa 1700

A Silver Gilt Engraved Bowl and Matching Cover, Augsburg circa 1700

Located in New York, NY

A superb example of late 17th to early 18th-century German silverwork, this magnificent silver-gilt

Category

Antique Early 1700s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Deco 800 Silver & Cut Crystal Sugar Shaker by K.F. Kappler
Art Deco 800 Silver & Cut Crystal Sugar Shaker by K.F. Kappler

Art Deco 800 Silver & Cut Crystal Sugar Shaker by K.F. Kappler

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

silver lid. The lid is crafted from 800 silver and is clearly marked “800” along with the maker’s mark

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Silver Drinking Cup in the Form of a Traveller Man Statue
Antique Silver Drinking Cup in the Form of a Traveller Man Statue

Antique Silver Drinking Cup in the Form of a Traveller Man Statue

Located in Braintree, GB

An antique silver drinking cup in the form of a traveller man statue. Made in Germany, Hanau

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Cut Glass Liner, Wolfers Frères, Brussels
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Cut Glass Liner, Wolfers Frères, Brussels

Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Cut Glass Liner, Wolfers Frères, Brussels

By Wolfers Frères

Located in Vienna, AT

/ 7.87 in silver weight: 760 grams / 24.43 troy oz Hallmarks: Crescent + Crown - German official

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Jardiniere with Original Glass Liner Viennese Master, ca 1900
Art Nouveau Silver Jardiniere with Original Glass Liner Viennese Master, ca 1900

Art Nouveau Silver Jardiniere with Original Glass Liner Viennese Master, ca 1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Silver vessel in an oval basic shape standing on four feet, completely openwork, with depictions of

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Sterling Silver Germany For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sterling silver Germany you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling silver Germany was constructed with great care. Find 592 options for an antique or vintage sterling silver Germany now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver Germany — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sterling silver Germany is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sterling silver Germany has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bruckmann & Söhne, Koch & Bergfeld and Berthold Muller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Germany?

The average selling price for a sterling silver Germany at 1stDibs is $2,113, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sterling Silver Germany
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.