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Noiret French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box
By Emile Noiret
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
titre on the salt cellars for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. Head of Minerve 2nd
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Rare French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set 2 pieces Moderne Model
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee.
The design and
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bergeron French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box, Swans
By Emile Bergeron
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Dessert Set Box, Renaissance
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve first titre for the sugar tong, 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
Molle French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Box, Chestnuts
By Edmond Molle 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Compere Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Eight Salt Cellars, Spoons, Boxes
By Leontine Compere 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French Sterling Silver and Cobalt Glass Open Salt Caddy, Napoleon III
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre on the salt caddy for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantees
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Sevres Porcelain Condiment Set with Box
By Max Le Verrier
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Rare French sterling silver 18-karat gold Sèvres porcelain condiment set with box.
This is a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Debain French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Entremet Flatware 36 pc Original Box
By Emile Puiforcat, Alphonse Debain
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve one st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used
Category
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gold 18-Karat Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box
By Emile Puiforcat
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 Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Box, Spoons
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars 6 Pc Spoons, Box, Mistletoe
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
st titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French Sterling Silver Carving Set 2 pieces Original Box Art Nouveau
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre on the handles for guarantee 950/1000 French sterling silver.
The set have a
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Steel, Sterling Silver
French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Crystal Trinkets or Jewerly Box, Original Case
By Louis Garnier
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Sterling Silver
French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Glass Engraved Opera/Travel Liquor Hip Flask
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 12 Pc, Poppie, New Stainless 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 1890s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Veyrat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Six Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box
By Gustave Veyrat 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Sevres Porcelain Coffee Cups, Saucers, Box
By Ernest Combeau, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover
Category
Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
1900s French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Champagne or Dessert Glasses 12 Pc
By Louis Coignet 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Veyrat French 18-Karat Gold Sterling Silver Baccarat Crystal Dresser Set
By Gustave Veyrat 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Gold 18-Karat Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Veyrat French All Sterling Silver Oyster Forks Set of 12 Pieces with Box Fantasy
By Gustave Veyrat 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
fantasy with floral decoration.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc Mascaron
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat masterpiece French all sterling silver Hors D’œuvre dessert set
four-piece Mascaron
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Dessert Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 Pc with Box Rococo
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. silver plate upper parts.
A
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Tetard French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set 6 pc Neoclassical
By Tetard Freres
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Vermeil 18k Ice Cream Spoons Set 12 Pc Swans
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Salt Cellars Pair, Spoons, Box, Holy
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
titre on salt cellars for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee . The quality of the gold
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Tea Spoons Set 12 pc Box Acanthus
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Puiforcat French sterling silver Vermeil 18-karat tea spoons set 12 pc box Acanthus.
Exceptional
Category
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French All Sterling Silver 18k Gold Liquor Cups with original tray and Box
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
1 st titre on the liquor cups and on the tray for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French 18K Pink Gold Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set Two Pieces Empire Box
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
original box.
Head of Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French sterling silver 18-karat gold liquor cups original tray and box Iris
By Gaston Praquin 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
first titre on the liquor cups for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil guarantee. Head of Minerve
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Canaux Fabulous French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Set of 14 Pieces
By Paul Canaux and Company 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to
Category
Antique 1890s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Mother-of-Pearl Ice Cream Set
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Minerve 1st titre on the upper parts for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The quality of the
Category
Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
1900s Rare French Sterling Silver
Horn Dessert Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc w/box
By Désiré Leprince
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
. Original box.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre on the upper parts for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
HENIN French Sterling Silver18K Gold Dessert Hors D’œuvre Set 5 pieces Box
By Henin et Vivier
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
neoclassical.
Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Baccarat Superb Crystal French Sterling Silver Compote / Serving Dish / Tray
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre on the sterling silver parts for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Gorgeous French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Silver Chargers and Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Super Special Alphonse Debain French Art Nouveau .950 Silver Tray, circa 1890
By Alphonse Debain
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1890 .950 silver dresser tray made by Alphonse Debain of Paris, France. In
Category
Antique 1890s French Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
CHENAILLER French All Sterling Silver Asparagus/Pastry Server
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee on the server and on the handle.
Prestigious
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French All Sterling Silver Fish Flatware 12pc Crown
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Fabulous french sterling silver fish flatware 12 pc with shell and Crown baron pattern on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Oyster Forks 12 piece original box Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre on the handles for guarantee 950/1000 french sterling silver. The upper parts are silver plated
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Soufflot Antique French All Sterling Silver Oyster Forks Set 12 pc
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
for guarantee 950/1000 French sterling silver.
No monograms. Handles with stylised foliate
Category
Antique 1880s French Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
LINZELER French All Sterling Silver Asparagus/Pastry Server Armorial
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
and the same silversmith available.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish/Tureen Rococo
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish/Tureen Rococo
Exceptional Rococo
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Strawberry Spoon Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
for 950/1000 Vermeil French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Prestigious silversmith :
Jean Grandvigne
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare French All Sterling Silver Vermeil Liquor Cups 12 pc w/Tray Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Measures :
1"7 ( 4.4 cm ) Liquor Cups
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Barware
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Hors D
oeuvre Set 4 pc Mascarons
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee. Silverplate upper parts.
A set of truly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
Debain Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Asparagus/Sandwiches Grip Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Prestigious silversmith :
Alphonse Debain
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous French Sterling Silver Bone Holder Rococo With Original Box
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Measures : 8"7 ( 22 cm )
Weight : 164 grams
Total weight with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Henin Incredible French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 12 pc Mascaron
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Henin Incredible French Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Set 12 pc Mascaron
Handles have fantastic
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Steel, Sterling Silver
Top French Sterling Silver Vermeil Salt Cellars Pair Empire Swans Pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT Rare French All Sterling Silver Crumb Scoop 12"5 Elysée Model
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
PUIFORCAT Rare French All Sterling Silver Crumb Scoop 12"5 Elysée Model
Exceptional and rare
Category
20th Century French Regency Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Henin Fabulous French Sterling Silver Serving Dish/Tray Louis XVI Pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Prestigious silversmith :
Henin & Cie
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
BONNESCOEUR Ornate French Sterling Silver Dessert/Entremet Flatware 12 pc Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Rococo decoration.
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
Boivin Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Fruits Service 14 pc Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
BOIVIN Rare French Sterling Silver Vermeil Fruits Service 14 pc Rococo
A set of truly
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Boivin Fabulous French All Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set 13 pc Swans
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee
Finesse of design and quality of execution rarely
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Dessert Flatware Set 12 pc Neo Classical
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
.
Hallmarks :
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee.
Prestigious
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Vermeil Salt Cellars Pair Box Art Nouveau
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver Vermeil guarantee
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
18k Gold, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- Is Wallace Sterling real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, Wallace Sterling is real silver. Wallace produced silverware, tableware and decorative objects from sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. The silversmith introduced the Wallace Sterling collection in 1875. During the 1930s and 40s, Wallace's ornate sterling silver flatware was especially popular. Explore a collection of Wallace Sterling pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if sterling silver is real, put a magnet close to it. Genuine sterling silver isn't magnetic, so an attraction may indicate one of two things. First, your piece may be made entirely out of a different metal, or, secondly, it may be silver-plated, meaning it is composed of a thin layer of genuine sterling silver over a base metal. For assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. Shop a large selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is Gorham sterling real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Gorham sterling is real silver. However, sterling silver is not solid silver. Instead, the metal is an alloy formed out of pure silver and another precious metal. You can shop a selection of Gorham decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
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