Why is sterling silver called sterling?

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.

Is Thai silver sterling silver?

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.

Why is sterling silver so cheap?

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.

What is sterling silver made of?

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.

What is bad for sterling silver?

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.

What is antique sterling silver?

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 world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a sterling silver Vesta?

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.

How do I identify sterling silver?

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.

Is sterling silver real silver or fake?

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.

What's the difference between silver and sterling silver?

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.

Are sterling-silver spoons solid silver?

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 world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Can you shower with 925 sterling silver?

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.

How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?

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.

What is the most expensive sterling silver flatware?

The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.

Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?

Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.

Is sterling silver OK for earrings?

Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.

Is sterling silver good for earrings?

Yes, 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.

Is sterling silverware solid silver?

No, sterling silver, no matter what it’s 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 world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is sterling silver a good quality?

Sterling 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.

Is it worth selling sterling silver?

Whether it's worth selling sterling silver depends on your personal preferences and the current market conditions. The price of sterling silver fluctuates over time, so it's a good idea to research the current rates before you sell. In some cases, sterling silver jewelry, tableware or decorative objects may be worth more than the market rate for sterling silver due to their age, maker and rarity. As a result, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer before you sell. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver pieces.

Sterling Silver Plaque

Enamel Cuff Links

English Silver Trophy

Presentation Silver

Chain Link Cufflinks

Brass Wall Plaque

Mid Century Modern Plaques

Art Deco Plaque Ring

Victorian Plaque

Karl Drerup Enamel Metal and Sterling Silver, Plaque/Brooch/Pin Picture, Signed

$1,600

Karl Drerup Enamel Metal and Sterling Silver, Plaque/Brooch/Pin Picture, Signed

By Karl Drerup

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Master enamelist Karl Drerup, known as one of the best mid century painters on fire . DK mark. Mounted in Sterling silver frame and also marked Jo Michels sterling.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal

Pair of Victorian Carpet Balls on Stands with Sterling Silver Plaques

$1,600 / set

Pair of Victorian Carpet Balls on Stands with Sterling Silver Plaques

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fabulous unusual accessory, this pair of 19th century English carpet balls on wooden stands makes a true collector’s item. Silverplate round plaques are signed and dated. RR

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Sterling Silver Plaque By Dunstan Pruden Of St Michael London 1972

$949

Rare Sterling Silver Plaque By Dunstan Pruden Of St Michael London 1972

Located in Norwich, England

Rare sterling silver miniature wall plaque depicting St Michael.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box

$49,193Sale Price|20% Off

One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box

By Windsor & Newton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The box is pinned in the corners with what looks like sterling silver nails and the sculptural hinges also look to be silver although I would imagine they are plated, the pièce de ré...

Category

20th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1948 Sterling Silver 'Tennis' Presentation Trophy

$1,837 / set

Vintage 1948 Sterling Silver 'Tennis' Presentation Trophy

By Joseph Gloster

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This impressive sporting antique is fitted to the original turned painted wood presentation plinth; if required this plinth could be fitted with a bespoke sterling silver presentatio...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

$3,621

Edwardian Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

By T. Woolley 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This bowl sits to the original oval painted wood plinth; if required this plinth could be fitted with a bespoke sterling silver presentation plaque suitable for a personal engraved i...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co Ltd

$3,621

Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co Ltd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique Sheffield silver bowl could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscripti...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare One-of-a-Kind Buccellati Sterling Silver Polo Trophy for Boca Raton Polo

$62,500

Rare One-of-a-Kind Buccellati Sterling Silver Polo Trophy for Boca Raton Polo

By Buccellati

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

The trophy is mounted on its original decagonal hardwood base fitted with ten sterling silver presentation plaques, nine of which commemorate tournament champions from 1972 through 1...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hector Aguilar Large Sterling Silver Armadillo Belt Buckle

$1,950

Hector Aguilar Large Sterling Silver Armadillo Belt Buckle

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Darnestown, MD

It consists of five sterling silver plaques that are held together by rivets that allow for flexibility.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Reticulated Sterling Silver Bowls with Sevres Porcelain Plaques

$1,850 / set

Pair of Antique Reticulated Sterling Silver Bowls with Sevres Porcelain Plaques

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of associated reticulated .935 sterling silver bowls. Each with a round Sevres-type porcelain insert at the base, basketweave design, and intertwined garland and ribbon ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM

$8,690Sale Price|20% Off

SUBLIME ViSCOUNT DAVID LINLEY STERLING SILVER GENTLEMANS SHOOTING COMPENDIUM

By David Linley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, highly collectable Viscount David Linley Gentleman's Shooting Compendium with Edi...

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Scottish Sterling Silver Dog Head Paperweight with Wood Base

$3,347

Vintage Scottish Sterling Silver Dog Head Paperweight with Wood Base

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The dog's head model incorporates details reproducing the canine's facial features and fur. The vintage silver dog ornamentation is fitted to a square wood plinth, fitted with a h...

Category

Vintage 1980s Scottish Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

George V Sterling Silver Royal Hussar Officer Presentation Ornament (1919)

$23,162

George V Sterling Silver Royal Hussar Officer Presentation Ornament (1919)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The plinth is fitted with the original hallmarked sterling silver plaque bearing the contemporary engraved inscription 'Presented to Major & Qm S.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Overlay Art Deco Back Bar Bottle w/Grid Pattern and Monogram Plaque "L"

$550

Silver Overlay Art Deco Back Bar Bottle w/Grid Pattern and Monogram Plaque "L"

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century silver overlay clear glass back bar bottle with narrow sterling rings spaced evenly from top to bottom with vertical lines connecting the rings. A rectangular pane...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mother and Child Minting Plaque

$450

Sterling Silver Mother and Child Minting Plaque

By Sergio Dello Strologo

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very fine Italian "Mother & Child" sterling wall plaque minting art signed Ottaviany.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Henryk Winograd Armorial Plaque Of Swan Knight

$3,500

Sterling Silver Henryk Winograd Armorial Plaque Of Swan Knight

By Henryk Winograd 1

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

A finely detailed sterling silver repousse plaque with knight, castle, coat of arms swan by Henryk Winograd.

Category

20th Century Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver St Patrick's Cathedral Marriage Plaque 1874 Antique

$895 / item

Sterling Silver St Patrick's Cathedral Marriage Plaque 1874 Antique

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This silver plaque commemorates the marriage of James Smith Jr to Kate R. Nugent that took place at St Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday May 13 1874 what follows on is marriages of ot...

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque

$2,325

Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A fine sterling silver and jadeite jade matchbox cover/holder, by Edward I. Farmer of New York. The front of this piece features a carved piece of jadeite jade which has been set int...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Sterling silver horse on plinth with plaque for presentation - London 1985

$1,332

Sterling silver horse on plinth with plaque for presentation - London 1985

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1985 by Wakely & Wheeler, this handsome, Sterling Silver model of a Horse, stands on a wooden plinth with an applied silver plaque, and is realistically cast.

Category

Vintage 1980s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960's Vicky of Peru Peruvian Sterling Silver Overlay Copper Wall Art Plaque

$350

1960's Vicky of Peru Peruvian Sterling Silver Overlay Copper Wall Art Plaque

By Vicky

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Peruvian hand hammered copper wall hanging plaque with .925 sterling silver overlay figures on the top surface.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Jacques LipchitzThe Struggle, Rare Sterling Silver Israeli Judaica Cubist Sculpture Plate Plaque, c.1970s

$1,200

The Struggle, Rare Sterling Silver Israeli Judaica Cubist Sculpture Plate Plaque

By Jacques Lipchitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Sculptor Jacques Lipchitz Terling Silver Anniversary Silver Sculpture Plate Israel This is a beautiful sterling silver commemorative plate. It was specially made for the Silver Anniv...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Emaus Talleres Monasticos Sterling, Brass and Wood Plaque

$640

Emaus Talleres Monasticos Sterling, Brass and Wood Plaque

Located in Greensboro, NC

Hand tooled sterling silver and brass on mahogany, made in Mexico by Catholic monks of the Benedictine Order circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Emaus Talleres Monasticos Sterling, Brass and Wood Wall Plaque

$640

Emaus Talleres Monasticos Sterling, Brass and Wood Wall Plaque

Located in Greensboro, NC

Hand tooled sterling silver and brass on mahogany, made in Mexico by Catholic monks of the Benedictine Order circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Italian Embossed Silver Plaque of the Madonna and Child by Guerrini, 925 Silver

$10,171

Italian Embossed Silver Plaque of the Madonna and Child by Guerrini, 925 Silver

By Giovanni Guerrini

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant Italian devotional wall artwork depicting the classic subject of the Madonna and Child, executed as a refined bas-relief on sterling silver 925 plate with selective gilt hig...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Daniel Murano Italian Art Glass Vase Sterling Ormolu Mounted Plaque

$375

Wonderful Daniel Murano Italian Art Glass Vase Sterling Ormolu Mounted Plaque

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Murano Italian Yellow Art Glass Vase With Sterling Ormolu Oval Mounted Plaque Reading "Daniel Made In Italy MC Ag 1g 105"

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Ormolu

Embossed Silver Plaque of Madonna del Lago, Brass Frame, Circa 1830

$6,857

Embossed Silver Plaque of Madonna del Lago, Brass Frame, Circa 1830

Located in Milano, IT

Embossed and engraved silver plaque La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake) Probably Milan, post 1824 Brass frame It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weig...

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique rose-diamond plaque ring

$14,500

Antique rose-diamond plaque ring

Located in New York, NY

A Georgian rose-cut diamond ring of open, plaque designed as an open-work, cluster plaque, in sterling silver and 14k gold.

Category

Antique 1820s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Leaf Necklace

$795

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Leaf Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This vintage sterling silver necklace features three articulated plaques set with turquoise and coral.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Gorham Athenic Cigar Box with Cecil Aldin Enameled Plaque and Silver Decoration

$10,000

Gorham Athenic Cigar Box with Cecil Aldin Enameled Plaque and Silver Decoration

By Gorham

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The 3 pound 10 ounce rectangular mixed metal box has a copper body and bears decorative sterling silver ornamentation. The box rests on four silver pad form feet.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel

William Spratling Wood With Sterling Silver Cup

$1,200

William Spratling Wood With Sterling Silver Cup

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, MX

The rounded cup is held on a squared base. The cup shows 6 sterling silver oval medallions and a plaque "SQUIBB", refering to the work's sponsor, the Squibb Corporation (now known as...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carrington & Co Sterling Silver Soldier Trophy on Wood Base

$4,031

Carrington & Co Sterling Silver Soldier Trophy on Wood Base

By Carrington & Co

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The cuboid plinth is fitted with the original hallmarked sterling silver vacant inscription plaque; the plaque may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Fox Model by Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1962

$6,142

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Fox Model by Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1962

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

The figure is expertly crafted with fine textured detail to the fur and is mounted to a black wooden plinth with a vacant sterling silver presentation plaque to the front. This fox m...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Presentation Trophy / Centerpiece

$4,031

Vintage Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Presentation Trophy / Centerpiece

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The impressive plinth retains the original three sterling silver rectangular plaques to one side; if required the plinth could be fitted with further bespoke sterling silver presenta...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

0.95 Carat Cubic Zirconia Celeste Art Deco Inspired Engagement Plaque Ring

$266 / item

0.95 Carat Cubic Zirconia Celeste Art Deco Inspired Engagement Plaque Ring

By Lustre of London

Located in London, GB

Composed of 0.95 carat cubic zirconia set into 925 sterling silver with a high gloss white rhodium finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

2.58Carat Cubic Zirconia Art Deco Inspired Designer Plaque Engagement Dress Ring

$266 / item

2.58Carat Cubic Zirconia Art Deco Inspired Designer Plaque Engagement Dress Ring

By Lustre of London

Located in London, GB

A centre round brilliant cut cubic zirconia flanked by two trillion cuts, and surrounded by seven smaller brilliant cuts and eight baguette cuts, all beautifully displayed in this en...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

Limited Edition scale Sterling silver model of a Duesenberg SJ Torpedo Phaeton

$2,562

Limited Edition scale Sterling silver model of a Duesenberg SJ Torpedo Phaeton

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1979 by Magna Dove Ltd, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Model of a Duesenberg SJ Torpedo Phaeton, is number 20 of a limited edition of 1000 made for The M...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

1.50 Carat Cubic Zirconia Designer Art Deco Oval Engagement Bridal Plaque Ring

$280 / item

1.50 Carat Cubic Zirconia Designer Art Deco Oval Engagement Bridal Plaque Ring

By Lustre of London

Located in London, GB

Part of our Deco Collection, and inspired by the roaring twenties, this show stopping design has the timeless appeal of this iconic decade. Unusual oval design housing one large ro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum, Sterling Silver, Silver

Rolls Royce Comissioned Silver Spirit of Ecstasy Book Ends

$11,615

Rolls Royce Comissioned Silver Spirit of Ecstasy Book Ends

By Saunders & Shepherd

Located in Northampton, GB

The front of each bookend features a Sterling Silver initial plaque hallmarked with matching marks and engraved P.P for the original owner who was gifted them directly from Rolls Roy...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Fred Davis Taxco Silver Bracelet with Amethyst Cabochons, Vintage Mexican Modern

$1,550

Fred Davis Taxco Silver Bracelet with Amethyst Cabochons, Vintage Mexican Modern

Located in North Attleboro, MA

The composition is unmistakably Davis: architectural yet organic, richly dimensional, and designed to capture light across every curve. Crafted in sterling silver, each plaque is in...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Lacloche Freres Art Deco Desk Clock

$40,000

Lacloche Freres Art Deco Desk Clock

By Lacloche Freres

Located in New York, NY

Mounted on a sterling silver base with plaque mounts and operated by a mechanical movement.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Set of 3 - 1940's Mounted Wild Boar Tusk Trophies, Spain

$2,800 / set

Set of 3 - 1940's Mounted Wild Boar Tusk Trophies, Spain

Located in North Miami, FL

Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Trophies with Sterling Silver Mounting plaques - Set of 3, Spain 1942, 1945, 1946.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque

Unavailable

H 2.56 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in

Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque

By Edward Farmer

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Sterling Silver matchbox inset with carved Jadeite plaque by Edward Farmer of New York.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Judaica Challa Shabbat Board

Unavailable

H 15 in Dm 20 in

Judaica Challa Shabbat Board

Located in Stamford, CT

Contemporary Judaica Challah Shabbat board sterling silver. Plaque under plastic covering. Mahogany wood.

Category

20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Versani Sterling Silver & Sting Ray Leather Link Bracelet with Safety Clasp

Unavailable

L 8.5 in

Versani Sterling Silver & Sting Ray Leather Link Bracelet with Safety Clasp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rugged sterling silver plaque bracelet featuring swatches of stingray leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Coffer with Lapis Lazuli Plaques by Ventrella, Rome, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in

Silver Coffer with Lapis Lazuli Plaques by Ventrella, Rome, 20th Century

By Ventrella

Located in Rome, IT

A silver coffer with lapis lazuli plaques signed by Ventrella, Rome, 20th century.

Category

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Large Art Nouveau Sterling & Enamel Pendant

Unavailable

Dm 1.5 in

Large Art Nouveau Sterling & Enamel Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Enamel pink flowers on a lime green guilloche enamel background. Set within a sterling silver plaque, with tendrils of silver flowers surrounding and overlapping the enamel. 1 1/2"...

Category

Antique 1890s American More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fendi Selleria Continental Wallet

Unavailable

Fendi Selleria Continental Wallet

By Fendi

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Original Retail Price : US $620 Condition: Gently Used (Minor signs of use on exterior and interior) Dimensions: 10 CM(H) 17 CM(W) Material: Leather Exterior, Woven Fabric Interior H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Box with Portrait Plaque

Unavailable

H 2 in W 3.5 in D 7.625 in

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Box with Portrait Plaque

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Pasadena, CA

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver box with hand painted porcelain portrait plaque, midcentury.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henryk Winograd, 1917-2008, Battle Scene Sterling Silver Relief Plaque

Unavailable

H 4.75 in W 7 in D 0.5 in

Henryk Winograd, 1917-2008, Battle Scene Sterling Silver Relief Plaque

By Henryk Winograd

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Henryk Winograd, 1917-2008, sterling silver battle scene relief plaque. Marked "HW 99"; depicting figures on horseback before city walls; mounted to wooden panel, with velvet backing.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Parvati Plaque on Iron Base

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 7 in D 2.75 in

Silver Parvati Plaque on Iron Base

Located in New York, NY

Sterling Silver Repousse of Parvati, wife of Shiva, mounted on iron base. Used as personal shrine. JC - 5

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

'Virabhadra' Processional Plaque, Silver Repousse

Unavailable

H 8 in W 5.25 in D 1.75 in

'Virabhadra' Processional Plaque, Silver Repousse

Located in New York, NY

Sterling Silver Carved Shrine, Copper back and on custom iron base. Representing Vira Bhadra, fierce emanation of Shiva. Vira Bhadra is enraged by the Vishnuite sacrifice made by Da...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper, Iron

Antique French Silver Gold Brooch Enamel Plaque Garnet

Unavailable

H 2 in W 1 in D 1 in

Antique French Silver Gold Brooch Enamel Plaque Garnet

Located in San Marcos, CA

A stunningly beautiful combination of early 1800s French artistry, with a Romantic themed copper plaque, kiln-fired enamel 'painting', and it's framed beautifully in a French silver ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Mid Century Chato Castillo Divorced Metals Jaguar Wall Plaque

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 12 in D 23 in

Mid Century Chato Castillo Divorced Metals Jaguar Wall Plaque

By Chato Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional Chato Castillo wall plaque. This fabulous modernist made by Chato in the 1950's depicts a modernist view of a Pre Columbian depiction of the Jaguar. Olmec and Mayan cul...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Art Deco Norman Bel Geddes for General Motors Machine Age Dealer Plaque

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in

Art Deco Norman Bel Geddes for General Motors Machine Age Dealer Plaque

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Dallas, TX

In supreme high-relief, sterling plaques, mounted on original laminated pressed-board.

Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Ear Clips, Anonymous, for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1960s

Unavailable

Dm 0.75 in

Pair of Ear Clips, Anonymous, for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sterling silver and gold mounted plaque. D: 1,9 cm/ 3/4''

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Golf Trophy by Edward Barnard & Sons in 1953

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H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Sterling Silver Golf Trophy by Edward Barnard & Sons in 1953

By Barnards

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London, 1953 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, this handsome, sterling silver golf trophy stands on a tall wooden plinth with three sterling silver plaques on the column an...

Category

Vintage 1950s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Model Aston Martin DB5

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H 1.75 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

Silver Model Aston Martin DB5

By Grant Macdonald

Located in London, GB

Fitted with its own sterling silver plaque, engraved with the edition number 10/100 and the Aston Martin logo, the model is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity and pr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver ‘Golf’ Presentation Cup - Antique George V

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H 7 in Dm 4.8 in

Sterling Silver ‘Golf’ Presentation Cup - Antique George V

By Wilmot Manufacturing Company

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique presentation cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup

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H 11.8 in Dm 5.8 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique presentation cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Presentation Chess Trophy /Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight- Antique

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H 11.75 in Dm 6.5 in

Sterling Silver Presentation Chess Trophy /Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight- Antique

By Fattorini & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique presentation piece could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1890s Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

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H 12.37 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Antique Victorian 1890s Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique presentation bowl could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Mappin & Webb

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H 8.5 in Dm 11 in

1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique bowl with handles could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Presentation/Champagne Cup and Cover - Antique Victorian

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H 22.6 in Dm 10.6 in

Sterling Silver Presentation/Champagne Cup and Cover - Antique Victorian

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Trophy Cup

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H 12.6 in Dm 6.9 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Trophy Cup

By Charles Stuart Harris

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup by John Hunt & Robert Roskell

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H 9.3 in W 10.7 in D 6.1 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup by John Hunt & Robert Roskell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Presentation Cup, Antique Georgian, 1801

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H 10.1 in Dm 6.2 in

Sterling Silver Presentation Cup, Antique Georgian, 1801

By Peter, Ann & William Bateman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover George V

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H 14.41 in Dm 7.6 in

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover George V

By Daniel & John Welby

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique silver trophy cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Vintage 1910s British George V Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1910s Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

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H 14.2 in W 6.1 in D 11.7 in

Antique 1910s Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

By John Henry Rawlings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique cup and cover in sterling silver could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engrave...

Category

Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

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H 14.8 in Dm 6 in

Antique George III Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

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H 13.7 in Dm 6.3 in

Antique George III Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

By Thos Devonshire and Wm Watkins

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1770s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

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H 14.8 in Dm 6 in

Antique George III Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Red Enamel Frame Chain Cufflinks in Sterling Silver

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Red Enamel Frame Chain Cufflinks in Sterling Silver

Located in London, England

A pair of enamel oval cufflinks in sterling silver. Each cufflink is designed as two oval sterling silver plaques decorated with red enamel within a frame of darker red enamel, the ...

Category

2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver with Red Enamel Chain Link Cufflinks

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Sterling Silver with Red Enamel Chain Link Cufflinks

Located in London, England

A pair of enamel oval cuff-links in sterling silver. Each cuff-link is designed as two oval sterling silver plaques decorated with red enamel in a crackled hammered style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ten Silver British Plaque Kings

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H 2.37 in W 1.78 in D 0.79 in

Ten Silver British Plaque Kings

By Historical Materialism

Located in Sofia, BG

Ten unique Jubilee historical sterling silver 925, mid-20th century, each one is different year, everyone is with a different king, British, 925 sterling, weight 66 grams each. Handm...

Category

Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver with Light Blue and Dark Blue Enamel Chain Link Cufflinks

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Sterling Silver with Light Blue and Dark Blue Enamel Chain Link Cufflinks

Located in London, England

A pair of enamel oval cuff-links in sterling silver. Each cuff-link is designed as two oval sterling silver plaques decorated with light blue crackled enamel within a frame of dark...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Champagne Cup

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H 13.4 in Dm 8 in

Victorian English Sterling Silver Champagne Cup

By Jackson & Chase 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted to the original incurved, shaped painted wood plinth; if required this plinth could be fitted with bespoke sterling silver pr...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl - Antique George V

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H 6.4 in Dm 9.1 in

Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl - Antique George V

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique presentation piece could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised wood plinth fitted with a sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved insc...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Other Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver ‘Highlander’ Table Ornament by Elkington & Co. Ltd., Antique

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H 12.7 in W 4.9 in D 3.2 in

Sterling Silver ‘Highlander’ Table Ornament by Elkington & Co. Ltd., Antique

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The impressive statue stands to a fine and impressive oblong mahogany plinth with green baize to the underside; if required this plinth could be fitted with bespoke sterling silver p...

Category

Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Centerpiece/Bowl

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H 7.2 in Dm 12.4 in

Antique George V Sterling Silver Centerpiece/Bowl

By William Neale & Son Ltd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique bowl could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Victorian 1910s Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

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H 11.26 in W 4.57 in D 4.22 in

Antique Victorian 1910s Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover

By John George Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique silver cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Arts & Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Box, Guild Of Handicrafts, 1903

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H 2.37 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in

Stunning Arts & Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Box, Guild Of Handicrafts, 1903

By Fleetwood Varley, The Guild of Handicraft

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Guild of Handicrafts, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Box, features an enamelled plaque on the lid which is signed to the front by the s...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

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H 1.58 in W 1.88 in D 1.38 in

English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By George Heath

Located in Newark, England

The Silver and Enamel Vesta Case of Novelty shape modelled as a Dog Kennel in Sterling Silver with an enamel domed plaque to the front painted with a Jack Russel imitating the dog sa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup

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H 13.7 in Dm 6.1 in

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique presentation cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1860s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup

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H 11.4 in Dm 6.3 in

1860s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup

By Daniel & Charles Houle

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique presentation cup could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

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H 1.38 in W 9.45 in D 4.22 in

Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani

By Ottaviani

Located in Uccle, BE

Rosewood box decorated with a sterling silver and enamel plaque by the Italian silversmith Ottaviani, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nest of Tables “Släden” Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

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H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in

Nest of Tables “Släden” Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Stockholm, SE

Mahogany. Marked with a sterling silver plaque. This example from the limited jubileum edition of 1988.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Solid Sterling Silver 925 African Lion with Marble Base and Display Case

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H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 10.04 in

Large Solid Sterling Silver 925 African Lion with Marble Base and Display Case

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The base is solid black marble, it has a sterling silver plaque which reads “PRESENTED BY FERROR SOUTH AFRICA TO FERRO ENGLAND ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY MAY 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s South African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

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H 6.9 in Dm 7.9 in

Antique George V Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required, this antique presentation bowl could be supplied with a bespoke ebonized black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Cup / Bowl by Walker & Hall

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H 11 in Dm 10.2 in

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Cup / Bowl by Walker & Hall

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required this antique silver cup / bowl could be supplied with a bespoke ebonised black plinth with sterling silver plaque or band, suitable for a personal engraved inscription.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chaumet Paris Sterling Silver Taurus Zodiac Plaque Pendant Necklace

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H 1.5 in W 0.88 in

Chaumet Paris Sterling Silver Taurus Zodiac Plaque Pendant Necklace

By Chaumet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Sterling silver chain included at 26" in length.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gaudi Silver Plaque

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H 4.75 in

Gaudi Silver Plaque

Located in New York, NY

Signed silver plaque in a wood frame. Peca treta del Dibuix original.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Princess Diana The Work Continues Solid Sterling Silver Millennium Plaque

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H 2.56 in W 5.71 in

Asprey Princess Diana The Work Continues Solid Sterling Silver Millennium Plaque

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in GB

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Princess Diana The Work Continues Millennium plaque made by Asprey & Gerrard A fant...

Category

20th Century British Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Emaus of Mexico Mahogany Abstract Cross & Sterling Silver Wall Art Plaque

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H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 1 in

1970s Emaus of Mexico Mahogany Abstract Cross & Sterling Silver Wall Art Plaque

By Emaus

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Religious abstract art modern cross by Emaus Benedictine Monks of Cuernavaca, Mexico 1970s Mid-Century Modern. Crafted in mahogany wood with sterling silver detail. Dimensions: 4 ....

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jacques LipchitzThe Struggle, Rare Sterling Silver Israeli Judaica Cubist Sculpture Plate Plaque, c.1970s

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H 1 in Dm 11.75 in

The Struggle, Rare Sterling Silver Israeli Judaica Cubist Sculpture Plate Plaque

By Jacques Lipchitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Sculptor Jacques Lipchitz Terling Silver Anniversary Silver Sculpture Plate Israel This is a beautiful sterling silver commemorative plate. It was specially made for the Silver Anniv...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Jacques LipchitzThe Struggle, Rare Sterling Silver Israeli Judaica Cubist Sculpture Plate Plaque, c.1970s

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H 1 in Dm 11.75 in

The Struggle, Rare Sterling Silver Israeli Judaica Cubist Sculpture Plate Plaque

By Jacques Lipchitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Sculptor Jacques Lipchitz Terling Silver Anniversary Silver Sculpture Plate Israel This is a beautiful sterling silver commemorative plate. It was specially made for the Silver Anniv...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Colored Glass Intaglio Cameo Plaques

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H 0.75 in W 0.625 in

Antique Colored Glass Intaglio Cameo Plaques

Located in New York, NY

A lot of two antique, skillfully hand carved glass intaglio cameo plaques. One cameo of red glass has a rectangular, curved shape with a hand carved relief image of a female portrait...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bottega Veneta White Coiled Band Ring, Enameled Sterling Silver, Italy

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H 1 in Dm 2 in

Bottega Veneta White Coiled Band Ring, Enameled Sterling Silver, Italy

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bottega Veneta Band ring in white enamel-coated sterling silver. Logo plaque in 18k gold-plated sterling silver at inner band. 925 sterling silver, resin, 18k gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cigar Box Poston Products Ltd

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H 2.36 in W 9.65 in D 5.5 in

Sterling Silver Cigar Box Poston Products Ltd

Located in Northampton, GB

The Cigar Box of rectangular shape crafted from Sterling Silver features a vacant initial plaque to the lid and a small thumb tab for opening the Cigar Box.

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Blue Enamel Round Chain Link Cuff-links in Sterling Silver

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Blue Enamel Round Chain Link Cuff-links in Sterling Silver

Located in London, England

A pair of enamel round cufflinks in sterling silver. Each cufflink is designed as a sterling silver circular plaque decorated with blue enamel within a frame of darker blue enamel a...

Category

2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

1955 Sterling Silver Fireman Ornament Trophy by Walker & Hall

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H 11.26 in W 4.81 in D 0.4 in

1955 Sterling Silver Fireman Ornament Trophy by Walker & Hall

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The soldier's rounded helmet has been formed in sheet metal and attached to the figure. The hallmarked sterling silver fireman ornament is displayed on an exceptional marble base;...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Horse by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd.

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H 15.5 in W 5.2 in D 15.5 in

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Horse by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd.

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

If required the inscription could be removed or the opposing side of the plinth could be fitted with a bespoke sterling silver presentation plaques suitable for a personal inscriptio...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

$5,470

H 1.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

By J Aitkin & Son

Located in London, GB

A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pair of Spherical Murano Glass Italian Table Lamps with Chromed Metal Base

$971 / set

H 6.7 in Dm 7.09 in

Pair of Spherical Murano Glass Italian Table Lamps with Chromed Metal Base

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing pair of midcentury spherical Murano glass table lamps with chromed metal base. This wonderful set was designed during the 1970s in Murano, Venice. The essential nude chrom...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Snuffbox with English Queen Anne style Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$4,596

H 0.99 in W 2.56 in D 2.17 in

Snuffbox with English Queen Anne style Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal snuff box in gilded 925/1000 silver with English Queen Anne style borders and sides with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone. On the lid, a very fine fire-enamell...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Queen Anne Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl

$5,465Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.89 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high qual...

Category

Antique 1860s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Percy James Finch George V Sterling Silver Tobacco Box, 1922

$1,742

H 0.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.12 in

Antique Percy James Finch George V Sterling Silver Tobacco Box, 1922

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome early 20th-century English sterling silver tobacco box by Percy James Finch, hallmarked in Birmingham for 1922. Crafted in solid sterling silver during the reign of George...

Category

Early 20th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Rococo Style Sterling Silver Picture Frame Hallmarked for London 1973

$650

H 11 in W 7.75 in D 1 in

A Rococo Style Sterling Silver Picture Frame Hallmarked for London 1973

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exuberant English sterling silver picture frame made in and hallmarked for London, 1973. The frame depicts a romantic rendering of putti and angels centered by a kissing couple. T...

Category

Vintage 1970s English Rococo Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey London Solid Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Owned By The Mayor of London

$5,027Sale Price|35% Off

H 1.46 in W 5.52 in D 4.26 in

Asprey London Solid Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Owned By The Mayor of London

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Sterling Silver Hallmarked Engine Turned Cigarette Presentation Box With A Textured Border, by Asprey & Co London. Within an original Asprey & Co fitted case. Weight of sil...

Category

20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pair of rare enamelled door handles by Paolo De Poli, Italy 1950s

$1,714

H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Pair of rare enamelled door handles by Paolo De Poli, Italy 1950s

By Paolo De Poli

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare set of two door handles by Paolo De Poli for VIS. Copper plates with beautiful green and black enamels. The pieces can be used as opposites on glass or metal doors, or side by s...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box

$2,179

H 1 in Dm 2.9 in

Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box

By Smith & Bartlam

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver combination vesta and tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This excepti...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Silver Russian Icon

$1,800

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 1 in

18th Century Silver Russian Icon

Located in Pomona, CA

18th-century silver Russian icon.

Category

Antique 18th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Earl Pardon Sterling Silver 14K Gold Enamel & Gem-Set Modernist Brooch

$3,500

Earl Pardon Sterling Silver 14K Gold Enamel & Gem-Set Modernist Brooch

By Earl Pardon

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Earl Pardon (1926–1991) was a pioneering figure in the postwar American studio-jewelry movement. Trained as a painter and sculptor, he approached jewelry as miniature wearable art an...

Category

1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pair of Antique Painted Copper Architectural Sphere Post Finials

$2,900 / set

H 29 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair of Antique Painted Copper Architectural Sphere Post Finials

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Antique Painted Copper Architectural Sphere Post Finials.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Copper

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box

$2,800

H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Jewelry box in 925 sterling silver. The body of the box is rectangular and shaped which makes its line light and harmonious. The hinged lid is hand-engraved with volutes and Florenti...

Category

1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ed Weiner Modernist Brooch

$775

W 1 in L 1.5 in

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Sterling Silver Plaque For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sterling silver plaque available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every sterling silver plaque was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sterling silver plaque, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A sterling silver plaque made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Gorham, Henryk Winograd and Karl Drerup each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver plaque that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Plaque?

Prices for a sterling silver plaque start at $182 and top out at $10,000 with the average selling for $1,075.

Questions About Sterling Silver Plaque

Why is sterling silver called sterling?
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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.
Is Thai silver sterling silver?
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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.
Why is sterling silver so cheap?
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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.
What is sterling silver made of?
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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.
What is bad for sterling silver?
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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.
What is antique sterling silver?
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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.
What is a sterling silver Vesta?
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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.
How do I identify sterling silver?
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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.
Is sterling silver real silver or fake?
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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.
What's the difference between silver and sterling silver?
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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.
Are sterling-silver spoons solid silver?
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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.
Can you shower with 925 sterling silver?
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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.
How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?
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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.
What is the most expensive sterling silver flatware?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Yes, Reed & Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
Is sterling silver OK for earrings?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
Is sterling silver good for earrings?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
Yes, 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.
Is sterling silverware solid silver?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, 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.
Is sterling silver a good quality?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Sterling 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.
Is it worth selling sterling silver?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
Whether it's worth selling sterling silver depends on your personal preferences and the current market conditions. The price of sterling silver fluctuates over time, so it's a good idea to research the current rates before you sell. In some cases, sterling silver jewelry, tableware or decorative objects may be worth more than the market rate for sterling silver due to their age, maker and rarity. As a result, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer before you sell. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver pieces.