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LAPAR French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 12 pc New Stainless Steel Blades
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Minerve 1 st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee and New Stainless Steel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Vermeil Tea Spoons Set 12 pc w/chest Trilobé
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
same silversmith available.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Soufflot Unusual French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set 4 pc w/Box
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
A set of truly exceptional quality, for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Sugar Service 2 pc w/box Gothic
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Sugar Service 2 pc with original box Trilobé pattern
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
HENIN Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Set 14pc With Box Mascaron
By Henin
Cie, Paris
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
HENIN Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Set 14 pc w/box Mascaron
A fantastic Ice
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Spoons 12 pc Empire Torch
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Prestigious
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Soufflot French All Sterling Silver Dessert Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc w/box Ferrure
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ernie French All Sterling Silver 18K Gold Serving Spoon with Original Box Torch
By Edouard Ernie, Paris 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the
Category
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc w/box Louis XVI-style
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Four pieces of truly exceptional quality
Category
Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Molle Rare French Sterling Silver 18K Gold Fish Servers Two-Piece Art Nouveau
By Edmond Molle 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre for guarantee 950/1000 French sterling silver. The quality of the gold used to recover
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Fish Servers Two Pieces Vine Leaves Pattern
By Ernest Eugène Lefebvre 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee.
An unusual pattern of
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set 4 pc w/box Art Nouveau
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee.
Four pieces of truly exceptional
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set 4 pc w/box Art Nouveau
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Prestigious silversmith
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Debain French Sterling Silver Flatware Set 126 Pc, Chests, Art Nouveau
By Puiforcat, Alphonse Debain
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee.
Fabulous French sterling silver flatware
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
Henin Fabulous French All Sterling Silver 18k Gold Dessert Set Mascarons
By Henin et Cie 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
LINZELER French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Set 14 pc Armorial Crown
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
same silversmith available.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
BOIVIN French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Dessert Set 4 pc Crown w/box Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover sterling
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Puiforcat Top French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Pie/Cake/Fish Server Louis XVI Pattern
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
.: ice cream set 2 pc, tea spoons...
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Six Coffee/Tea Cups with Saucers Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
:
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Serving Implement Set Box
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
silversmiths. Fabulous and rare!
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee for
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
RAVINET French Sterling Silver Vermeil Six Chocolate/Coffee/Tea Cups w/Saucers
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
.
Hallmarks :
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ornate French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Liquor Set w/Box Heron in a Lake
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
A set of truly exceptional quality, for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French Sterling Silver 18-karat Gold Liquor Cups with Original Tray and Box
By Eugene Michaut 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve first titre on the liquor cups and on the tray for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Barware
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set of Six Pieces Ferrure
By Edouard Ernie, Paris 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
box.
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of
Category
Antique 1880s French Gothic Tableware
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT French All Sterling Silver Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc w/box Vine leaves
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
. Undoubtedly collectibles !!
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Salad Serving Set Box Cornucopia
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
its original box.
Head of Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
SOUFFLOT Top French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Ice Cream Set 13 pc with Box Rococo
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
. No monogrammed.
Hallmarks :
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Ernie Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Hors D
Oeuvre Set 4 pc Box Clovers
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Four pieces of truly exceptional
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT/BOIVIN French All Sterling Silver Coffee Service 4 pc w/case Louis XVI pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
!!
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Prestigious silversmiths
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 37 pc Iris
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 37 pc Iris w/Oak Chest.
The set have a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Fine French Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
monograms.Head of Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the
Category
Antique 1890s French Regency Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Henin French Silver Knife Set 12 pc. Stainless Blades Musical Instrument
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
1 st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee and New Stainless Steel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver
.950 Silver Copper Rectangular Case Japanese Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a 950/1000 silver (sterling silver is 925/1000) case by an unknown maker of Japan
Category
Japanese Boxes
Materials
Silver, Copper
CARDEILHAC Antique French Sterling Silver 9 3/4" Serving Dish
Located in San Marcos, CA
anything of their status). Solid .950 French sterling silver, the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark with
Category
20th Century French Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Yurman Black Onyx Albion Silver and Gold Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
, & everywhere in between! MSRP $950!
DETAILS:
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Yellow Gold Black Onyx Albion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Black Onyx Albion Silver and Gold Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
night out,
everywhere in between! MSRP $950!
DETAILS:
David Yurman Sterling Silver
Yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Japanese Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Japanese silver cigarette case,
marked STERLING SILVER 950,
187 grams, 6.6 ounces.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japonisme Decorative Boxes
David Yurman Black Onyx Albion Silver and Gold Enhancer Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
jeans! MSRP $950!
DETAILS:
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Yellow Gold Black Onyx Albion Cable Enhancer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Cable Square Locket 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
x 22 mm cable locket
21" long
Sterling silver box chain
MSRP $950!
Comes in a beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Hinge Earrings
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage silver earrings with polished mother of pearl, pierced. Stamped 950.
Material
Category
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
$205 / set
21st Century 950 Sterling Silver
Turquoise Link Necklace-Mexico
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st Century 950 Sterling Silver & Turquoise Link Choker Style Chandelier Necklace-Mexico. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Link Necklaces
Vintage Taxco 950 Sterling Silver Modernist Clamper Bracelet
By Taxco
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Taxco Sterling Silver Modernist Clamper Bracelet, Signed . This fantastic "Claw" style hinged
Category
20th Century Mexican Modernist Clamper Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
Located in Southampton, NY
Classically shaped 950 sterling silver cocktail shaker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 Italian Modern .950 Silver Mint Julep Cups
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Each one stamped "Sterling .950"
40 Troy ounces of .950 silver
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940
s Sterling Silver Oversized "Good Luck" Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant 950 sterling silver brooch was donated to our charity by General MacArthur's secretary
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Octagonal French 950 Silver 4 Piece Tea
Coffee Set, Paris, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
The set comprises a teapot, a coffee pot a lidded sugar basin and a cream jug.
All of the pieces are made in the same octagonal pattern.
The tea the coffee pot and cream jug are ma...
Category
Antique 1880s French Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Candleholder Rococo
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
of Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee.
Measures:
6"3 (16 cm
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Boivin Imposing French Sterling Silver Candlesticks Pair, Rococo
By Victor Boivin
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee.
An exceptional pair from the point of view of
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Soufflot French Sterling Silver Bone Holder, Original Box
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre on the handle for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
A gorgeous
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Moise Rare French Sterling Silver Oyster Forks Set, Poppie
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1 st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling silver guarantee. Silver
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
for 950/1000 French Sterling silver guarantee.
Exceptional French sterling silver and cut crystal
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Imposing Antique French Sterling Silver Serving or Vegetable Dish Rococo
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Imposing antique French sterling silver serving or vegetable dish 14"4.
Rare, exceptional, heavy
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gavard Fabulous French Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish/Tureen Rococo
By Pierre Gavard 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
execution rarely seen. No monogrammed.
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Asparagus/ Pastry Server Rose
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat fabulous French all sterling silver asparagus/ pastry/ toast server rose.
Exceptional
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Debain Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Asparagus/Sandwiches Grip Rococo
By Alphonse Debain
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Debain fabulous French all sterling silver asparagus/sandwiches grip Rococo.
The grip has a two
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware Set Mascaron Puiforcat Model
By Veuve Compère 1, Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve one st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee.
A rare dessert entremet flatware
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Debain Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Asparagus/Sandwiches Grip Rococo
By Alphonse Debain
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Debain fabulous French all sterling silver asparagus/sandwiches grip Rococo.
The grip has a two
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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950 Sterling Silver For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 950 sterling silver on 1stDibs. A piece of 950 sterling silver — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 950 sterling silver — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of 950 sterling silver, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of 950 sterling silver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gorham Manufacturing Company, Jean Puiforcat and Puiforcat produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 950 Sterling Silver?
Prices for a piece of 950 sterling silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $68 and can go as high as $42,995, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.
Questions About 950 Sterling Silver
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024Opinions 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
- Why is sterling silver so cheap?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Sterling 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024To identify sterling silver, look for hallmarks in an inconspicuous area, such as the underside of flatware handles, the bottoms of serveware and the interior or clasp areas of jewelry. Pieces made of sterling silver often feature "925" or ".925" markings. Alternatively, they may feature "Sterling" or "STER" stamps. For assistance determining what type of metal a particular piece is, consult a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser. Shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is bad for sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The worst substances for sterling silver are chlorine, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, all of which will cause tarnish and accelerate corrosion. You should also avoid household cleaners, rubber, and perspiration. Rinse your sterling silver pieces thoroughly after coming into contact with those substances. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver pieces from top sellers worldwide.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sterling silver Vesta?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Vesta is a type of small case used to carry matches for smoking, while sterling silver is a precious metal made by combining pure silver with an alloy. Therefore, a sterling silver Vesta is one fabricated out of this kind of metal. Find a collection of Vesta containers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Sterling 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
- Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Whether 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.
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