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Hester Bateman - Neoclassical sterling silver teapot stand made in 1787
By Hester Bateman
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Teapot Stand, features a bead and an engraved border, and pierved neoclassical feet. The
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1780s English Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Acid Etched Glass and Sterling Silver Gilt Claret Jug
By Henry William Curry
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the original cylindrical hallmarked sterling silver mount and bead decorated finial/handle. The
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Graduated Round Ball Bead Necklace
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Amazing and unique vintage necklace of graduated round beads in sterling silver, with an omega
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Silver

Fine Antique Chinese Sterling Silver and Enamel with Coral Beads Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine antique Chinese sterling silver and enamel horse sculpture mounted on a lacquered wood stand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Polish Amber and Sterling Silver Ladybug Insect Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This charming ladybug brooch is crafted in sterling silver and set with a polished Baltic amber
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Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Antique Arts Crafts Silver Guilloché Enamel Pearl Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Arts & Crafts pendant is handcrafted out of sterling silver and covered with fine intense blue
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian 14k Sterling Silver Diamonds Natural Pearls Enamel Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
sterling silver, this piece features a central cluster of seven diamonds, weighing a collective 4ctw
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1880s Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Marina J woven Pearl necklace with Sterling Silver vintage brooch with Garnet
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marcasite mountings. Made with 2 mm pearls, this necklace features faceted silver and Garnet beads
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Vintage handmade /hand faceted Art Deco Chinese export Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Russian Silver Bead with Agate
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Rare Antique Russian Silver Bowl with Agate Beautiful Agate Bowl supported by a base made of
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Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Crystal Vanity Box J E Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver and crystal vanity box jar by J. E. Caldwell & Co., Victorian design
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 99.39tcw Amethyst Sterling Silver Festoon Necklace 1915
Located in Towson, MD
One antique sterling silver necklace circa 1915, exemplifying the refined elegance of Edwardian
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Jane Diaz Gemstone Beaded Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, incorporating materials like sterling silver and gold plating. Her designs are inspired by her travels and
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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

LB offers Austro-Hungarian Silver Coin Carved wood Beaded Balls SS Blue Necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pendant Necklace. The beads are hand carved wooden Chinese barrel beads, small wooden rounds, Sterling
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Early 20th Century Austrian Artisan Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Beaded Choker Necklace Retailed by John Wannamaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
quartz beads and a sterling mounted clasp. It retains its original John Wanamaker box. The box reads
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Ancient Susanian Carved Agate Head Intaglio Bead
Located in New York, NY
An ancient Sasanian hand carved red agate intaglio bead. The bead depicts a head with a high
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19th Century Unknown Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Red Coral Intaglio Seal Bead
Located in New York, NY
An antique 19th-century stone intaglio seal bead. Round shape, faceted surface. The intaglio
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19th Century European Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Georgian Portrait Pearl Pendant Necklace Brooch Women Lovebirds c1830 Silver
Located in New York, NY
also probably 100 years old. The chain is a later Sterling Silver chain which we have included. The
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19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Nephrite Jade Two-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
925 sterling silver closure is beautiful engraved and the chain links keeps the clasp and strands
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Jade, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Austrian SS pendant Venetian chevron beads Jet Lava Necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Venetian glass chevron beads, cube shaped Sterling Silver and Marcasite beads, and black labs stone
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 826 Silver Antique Belt Buckle with Coral
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen 826 Silver Museum Quality Antique Belt Buckle with Coral. This is an extremely rare
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, vintage marcasite and silver necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
charm. The chain of small Venetian glass beads, labradorite, and silver beads compliment the lovely
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Gold Wash Silver Nugget 64 Inch Necklace w 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Clasp
By Unbranded
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
one-of-a-kind piece. Sterling silver nugget shaped beads that are washed in yellow gold are hand
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique chain earrings with clip and silver filigree spheres
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
sterling silver filigree beads, handcrafted using the traditional silver filigree technique. Also known as
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Early 1900s Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Silver

Antique ArtDeco French LampworkGlass GalalithFans SilverRondelles Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
among seed-bead spacers. The necklace fastens with an elegant sterling-silver clasp, which is an S-hook
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Flapper Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Rock Crystal Flapper Earrings from the 1920's set in sterling. Original screw back
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Etruscan Coral Cab Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian necklace of gilt silver with etruscan applied wire work with cabochons of button
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Certified Natural Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Sublime antique drop earrings, they
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Set of 4 Gorham Sterling Silver Open Salts in Classical Aurora Pattern, 1873-74
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Aurora sterling silver open salts. Made by Gorham in Providence, 1873-74. Each: Each oval
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1870s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Tea Caddy with Spoon, 1784
By Hester Bateman
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver tea caddy with spoon. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1784. Oval
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1780s British Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Victorian Sterling Silver Brilliant-Cut Glass Decanter, 1892
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian brilliant-cut glass decanter with sterling silver mounts. Made by Gorham in Providence
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1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Gallery Tea Tray, 1909
By Thomas Bradbury Sons Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver tea tray. Made by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd in Sheffield in 1909
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Louvre Bowl
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
The classic sterling silver Louvre bowl. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Round and curved; rim
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Early 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wood Hughes New York Medallion Diana Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
By Wood Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Medallion sterling silver soup ladle. Made by Wood & Hughes in New York, ca 1870. Beaded and
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Tiffany Sterling Silver Decanter Set in Historic Japanese Pattern
By Tiffany Co., Edward C. Moore
Located in New York, NY
Japanese sterling silver decanter set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval bowl with tapering
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1870s American Japonisme Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Hawkes Modern Sterling Silver Glass Duck Cocktail Shaker
By T. G. Hawkes Co.
Located in New York, NY
cattails. At top beaded band. Sterling silver neck collar and domed cover with built-in strainer and snug
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sumptuous Tiffany Wine Cooler in Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Olympian sterling silver wine cooler. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with gently tapering
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Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Inkstand
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wave Edge sterling silver inkstand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1884. Square with corner
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kalo Craftsman Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Postage Stamp Box
By The Kalo Shop
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver postage-stamp box. Made by Kalo in Chicago, ca 1930. Round with straight
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Silver 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark and silver, swan hallmark. Delicate antique ring, it is
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Moonstone Pearl Necklace Sterling Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
natural fresh water Pearls which line the entire piece leading to a Sterling Silver hook clasp which
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

1920s Vintage Late Art Nouveau Carved Jade Sterling Silver Floral Bracelet
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
. Crafted with 925 sterling silver, this unique green bracelet features a large, oval shaped, carved jadeite
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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1920s Shell Art Deco Sterling Silver Ladies Holiday Gift Necklace
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This silver vintage shell necklace is crafted with 925 sterling silver and features beautiful
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Paste Necklace Sterling Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
quality Sterling Silver. It will look fabulous when worn. We recommend you insure for £995. We can
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Silver

Antique George 111 Silver Coffee Pot, London, George Smith 11, Dated 1782
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
bead edge coffee pot, on collet foot, with lovely scroll and bead spout Lovely gauge of silver
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1780s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 18th Century South American Candlesticks with Trade Beads
Located in Nogales, AZ
These magnificent sterling silver candlesticks are signed and dated with the owners name. There are
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Late 18th Century Bolivian Spanish Colonial Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Silver

Gemstone Statement Objet D Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
jasper, Tigers eye, silver set Tibetan bead, long brown Sundaris (type of African amber) bead, smooth
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17th Century Australian Artisan Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Othe...

Antique Georgian Purple Paste Silver Necklace, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
. A fabulous Sterling Silver Paste necklace that is set with old cut Purple Paste stones which are
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Australian Style
By Jada Jo
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Agate, Rosewood, Yellow Gold Filled accents. Available in Yellow and Rose Gold ($165) and Sterling
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19th Century American Artisan Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Agate, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

Australian Style
Australian Style
$165 / item
Golden Tiger and Rose Bracelet
By Jada Jo
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Behind the Jewelry The versatile bracelet is simply adorned with golden yellow tiger's eye and rosewood with 14K gold or rose gold accents. A tiger and rose are known for their bea...
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19th Century American Artisan Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold-filled, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Suffragette Collar Necklace Fabulous Statement Piece, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
original to the necklace. The necklace is stamped Silver on the reverse of the clasp. Suffragettes liked
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Sugar Basket London 1780 William Holmes
By William Holmes
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A beautiful bright cut engraved swing handle oval bead decorated sterling silver sugar basket
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1780s British George III Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace-Rock Crystal Beaded Enamel-1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Quartz Beads, Enameled Glass Beads, silver beads, with an inspired early Sterling silver Urn Enameled
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Early 20th Century Chinese Baroque Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Antique Sterling Silver Coasters by T. Jackson II in 1776
Located in London, GB
A pair of delightful George III antique sterling silver coasters with beaded rims, star and arcade
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1770s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Jet Mourning Necklace Chain 19 Inch Unusual and Rare 925
Located in Camelford, GB
STERLING SILVER BLACK JET MOURNING STYLE NECKLACE CHAIN DETAILS Material: Sterling Silver (chain and beads
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Late 19th Century British Contemporary Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Large Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
solid Silver. The brooch attract by a large size, quality and striking modern look. Unique, rare
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Victorian Carved Jet Floral High Relief Pendant
Located in Bedford, NY
beads. Sterling silver with jet stone closure
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Beads

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Antique Sterling Silver Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique sterling silver beads is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique sterling silver beads available were constructed with great care. Antique sterling silver beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique sterling silver beads to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau antique sterling silver beads are of considerable interest. Antique sterling silver beads have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Tiffany Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Sterling Silver Beads?

Prices for antique sterling silver beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique sterling silver beads begin at $50 and can go as high as $81,083, while the average can fetch as much as $2,066.
Questions About Antique Sterling Silver Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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.