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Large Antique Dominick
Haff Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Tray New York 1901
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Portland, OR
A large elegant sterling silver repousse decorated tray in the chrysanthemum pattern, Dominick
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Serving Platter Rose Border #2518A
By Kirk
Son
Located in Big Bend, WI
Repousse by Kirk
Lovely Repousse by Kirk sterling silver serving platter hand decorated with
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Silver Repousse Dresser Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine late 19th century repousse decorated American sterling silver 4-piece dresser set.
Brush: 9
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Gorham sterling silver Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930.
A beautiful Repoussé pattern of
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Miguel Garcia Martinez Sterling Silver Kiss Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handmade, one of a kind abstract figural pendant of repoussé sterling silver depicting a couple
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spaulding
Co. Sterling Silver 925 Bread Tray Repousse Scalloped 3399 168g
By Spaulding
Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Spaulding & Co respousse sterling silver scalloped oval bread tray, pattern #3399. Chicago
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
palace size Persian Repousse Silver Punch Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Finest quality palace size Persian Repousse Silver Punch Bowl.
This is the finest quality
Category
20th Century Persian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Tiffany
Co. Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Repousse Dresser Set
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Art Nouveau sterling silver five-piece dresser set, including: two
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique British Sterling Silver Repousse Lidded Jar by Walker
Hall, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English sterling silver repousse lidded jar by Walker and Hall features all-over high
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Leaf and Vine Repousse Nut Bowl, circa 1890
By Gorham
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique sterling silver nut bowl by Gorham offers repousse leaf and vine rim, en verso mark
Category
Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Repousse Pattern Candlesticks by S. Kirk and Sons
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Victorian-style, Repousse pattern candlesticks, S. Kirk and Sons
Category
Vintage 1930s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique S Kirk
Son Sterling Silver 112 Castle Landscape Creamer #15659
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique repousse sterling silver creamer, pattern #112 by S. Kirk & Son.
There is an inscription
Category
20th Century Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
RARE Pair, S. Kirk
Sons Sterling Silver Repoussé
Vine Handled Fruit Baskets
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Rare and Important American Sterling Silver Repoussé Fruit Baskets by S. Kirk & Son
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Repousse Tea Tray with Starburst Crystal Base
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Historic Silversmith S. Kirk & Son - Sterling Silver repousse gallery tea tray item number 1220
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Sterling Silver Picture Frame, England, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large repousse sterling silver tabletop picture frame with blue velvet easel back. Fully
Category
Mid-20th Century English Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Whiting Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl with Floral and Shell Design
Located in Big Bend, WI
Repousse by Whiting. This beautiful sterling fruit bowl was made by Whiting in a exquisite
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk
Son Long Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Rose Berry Fruit Spoon, 1930
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland, a ‘Repousse Rose’ long handled sterling silver berry spoon
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19 Pc Sterling Silver S. Kirk Stieff Rose Repousse Floral Flatware, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
19 piece sterling silver flatware set by S. Kirk & Son Inc features the floral high relief Stieff
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Repousse Dragon Photo Picture Frame 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Japanese Meiji period solid silver dragon photo/picture frame, circa 1900
This early-20th
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique S Kirk
Son Sterling Silver 112 Castle Landscape Creamer #16532
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique repousse sterling silver creamer, pattern #112 by S. Kirk & Son.
There is an inscription
Category
20th Century Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique S. Kirk
Sons Sterling Silver Repousse Footed Sauce Bowl and Ladle
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique sterling silver footed sauce bowl and ladle by S. Kirk
Sons Co. feature Repousse high
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
1920s Jacobi and Jenkins Sterling Repousse Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Jacobi and Jenkins sterling repousse salt and pepper shakers. Weighs 4.8 ounces.
Category
Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse Candlesticks
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
How does one begin to describe the beauty of Repousse? It is a silver lovers dream! The large blown
Category
Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,500
72 Pc Sterling Silver S. Kirk Stieff Rose Repousse Floral Flatware Set 83.91 Toz
By S. Kirk
Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
72 piece sterling silver flatware set by S. Kirk & Son Inc features the floral high relief Stieff
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Passover Seder Chest and Tray
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted sterling silver Passover seder tray and chest measuring 14 inches across with two
Category
Early 2000s Israeli Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique S Kirk
Son Sterling Silver 19 Landscape Lion Handle Tea Caddy #15658
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique repousse sterling silver tea caddy, pattern #19 by S. Kirk & Son.
No monogram
A
Category
Antique 19th Century Serving Bowls and Tureens
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Sterling Silver Salts, Pair
By George John Richards
Edward Charles Brown
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair oval sterling silver salts with much detail including repoussé flowers, ornamental gadrooning
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Indian Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowls
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (early 20th century) sterling silver footed centerpiece bowls of ovoid shape and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Pierced and Repousse Hall Marked Silver Box
By William Comyns
Located in Montreal, QC
This unusual box is repousse with a carriage and pair, complete with coachmen and cheering
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mihail Chemiakin Large Harlequin Sterling Silver Wine Goblet
Located in New York, US
Our parcel gilt sterling silver wine goblet by Mihail Chemiakin (1943- ) measures 21 in (53 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher ( John Cox
Co )
By John Cox
Co.
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
by John Cox & Co NY NY
1817 - 1853
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver Flask Circa 1882
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Our beautiful flask by Tiffany & Company, circa 1882-1883, covered in fine chased and repousse
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Baroque Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Compote by Reed
Barton
By Reed
Barton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century sterling silver compote, Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton. Wonderful repousse
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cocktail Shaker "Rooster" Shape in Sterling Silver Collector piece
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional large and realistic solid sterling silver cocktail shaker in the form of a rooster
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cellini Type Ewer by Alfred Ivory
Located in Newark, England
to offer this Sterling Silver Cellini Ewer by Alfred Ivory. The Ewer after the famous designs by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique German Silver Repousse Reticulated Tea Caddy Berry Serving Spoon 72g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German figural silver spoon with ornate open work handle of leaves, dragons, and Green Man
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Scroll and Foliate Form Spoon Strainer, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique sterling silver slotted spoon strainer offers pierced scroll and foliate form handle
Category
Antique 19th Century European Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver Card Tray Signed "Tiffany
Co", Circa 1900
s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American sterling silver repousse design card tray, signed "Tiffany & Co.", circa 1900-1910.
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20C Pair of Sterling Silver Columbia Weighted Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Early 20C Pair of Sterling Silver Columbia Weighted Candlesticks.
Matching
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Large Sterling Silver Petrushka Harlequin Wine Goblets by Mihail Chemiakin
By Mihail Chemiakin
Located in New York, US
Our sterling silver goblets in the form of the clown, Petrushka, by the Russian artist, Mihail
Category
Late 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine
Rare Antique Sterling Silver William IV London Presentation Cup, 1831
Located in Portland, OR
An important silver and silver gilt engraved and repousse work presentation cup, by London maker's
Category
Antique 1830s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Gorham Sterling Silver 4-Piece Tea
Coffee Service
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Gorham sterling silver 4-piece tea & coffee service. Repousse decorated with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Large Sterling Silver Candlesticks in Baroque / Rococo Style -- 26 Inches
By Hazorfim
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large 26 inch tall sterling silver candlesticks with elements of Baroque and Rococo
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Latino Movio Design, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, Arts
Crafts, London, 1910
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
stunning, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, is in the Arts & Crafts taste, chased around the body with a floral
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large 19th Century Sterling Silver Neoclassical Centerpiece Bowl or Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
Large antique (19th century) European continental sterling silver centerpiece in the neoclassical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 66 Pcs Hand-Chased
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Princess" by Stieff sterling silver was introduced in the year 1915. This pattern is also known as
Category
Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Neoclassical French Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set Paris Sterling Silver
Located in Milano, MI
An antique sterling silver oil and vinegar cruet set, having a neoclassical style oval stand with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Pair of Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Perfumes
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fantastic matching pair of Art Nouveau sterling silver repousse perfume bottles by, J.E. Caldwell
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Set of Ten Sterling Silver Shot Glasses by W Comyn
By William Comyns
Located in Dallas, TX
condition!!
The shot glasses are held in a solid silver repousse base of cherubs celebrating the wine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse Footed Cream and Sugar of Georgian Design
By Baldwin
Miller
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Repousse footed cream and sugar of Georgian design, made by Baldwin and Miller. Newark, NJ, founded
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Sterling Hallmarked Pepper Mill by Jean Granvigne
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A French sterling silver Pepper Mill by Jean Granvigne, late 19th century. The mill depicting two
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Baby Rattle, 1881
By Colen Hewer Cheshire
Located in Bath, GB
and a mother-of-pearl teething ring.
All made from English sterling silver with repousse or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Stieff Sterling Silver Rose Repousee Casters, 1915
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Stieff sterling silver rose repoussé casters, fully marked and date letter for 1915
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Sterling Silver
Magnificent Ottaviani Gaming Box With Full Contents
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1960's
An unusual double size gaming box with enameled repousse sterling silver lid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Games
Materials
Rosewood
Mexico Taxco 1930 Spanish Colonial Revival Charger Chiseled 925 Sterling Sillver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Mexico, back in the 1930. Carefully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with chiseled figures of
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Spanish Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Silver Bowl
By Fattorini
Sons 1
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive English sterling silver bowl suitable for punch or lots of fruit!
The bowl
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique 800 German Silver Repoussed Dish
Located in Kingston, NY
Antique 800 German silver repoussed dish. The dish has a Baroque design depicting frolicking cupids
Category
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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Repousse Sterling Silver For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of repousse sterling silver on 1stDibs. A piece of repousse sterling silver — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of repousse sterling silver, we have 795 options in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of repousse sterling silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of repousse sterling silver bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of repousse sterling silver has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kirk
Son, S. Kirk
Sons and Tiffany
Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Repousse Sterling Silver?
Prices for a piece of repousse sterling silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $40 and can go as high as $168,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,498.
Questions About Repousse 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if Oneida is sterling silver, look for a metal hallmark. Although best known for manufacturing stainless steel, Oneida did produce a limited number of sterling silver-plated pieces. Normally, these items will bear the Oneida name along with the word "plate." Explore a selection of Oneida silverware and tableware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean weighted sterling silver, use a cleaning product formulated for sterling silver and a soft lint-free cloth. Keep dust at bay by wiping the object down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Always dry the silver with a soft towel after cleaning. Find a collection of weighted sterling silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if something is sterling silver, first search it for purity marks. Makers often indicate sterling silver with hallmarks like “925,” "STER" or "STERLING," but some pieces may feature alternate hallmarks. Researching the markings on your piece using trusted online resources can help you identify its materials. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- Does sterling silver turn green?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, sterling silver does sometimes turn green. The discoloration occurs due to a chemical reaction between the precious metal and compounds in the air, sweat and chemicals found in some products. To reduce the risk of discoloration, avoid wearing your sterling silver jewelry while bathing, swimming, applying skin and personal care products or working with household chemicals. Shop a selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024No, not all sterling silver is marked 925. Although all sterling silver usually features hallmarks, these markings do vary. You may sometimes see STERLING or STER used in place of 925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 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.
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