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Regency Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Regency shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9
Category
Vintage 1980s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati
Length: 25 cm
Width: 20.5 cm
Height: 20 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful English Shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set 55 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful English shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 55 pieces. This set includes
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Shell Golden by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 38 pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Regency Shell Gold by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 38 pieces. This set features a
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Williamsburg shell by Stieff Sterling silver flatware set - 64 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set 33 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
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We buy silver. Please inquire.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 76 Pieces Shell Motif
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
King by Kirk-Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 76 pieces. Kirk-Stieff's version of the
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 61 Pieces Shell Motif
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
King by Kirk-Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 61 pieces. Kirk-Stieff's version of the
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Queens by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner Shell
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
New Queens by Durgin sterling silver dinner flatware set, 87 pieces. This timeless, Classic, shell
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King by Dominick
Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 144 Pieces Shell
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental King by Dominick & Haff sterling silver flatware set with shell motif, 144 pieces. This
Category
Antique 1880s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver shell peppers; an addition
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,445 / set
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Shell, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, Made in Italy
By Ganci Argenterie
Located in Milano, IT
Sterling silver centrepiece, made in Italy - ag/925/g 1860
Crafted in our workshop in Milano
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$6,761 / item
Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English cowrie shell and sterling silver
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Shell-Shaped Dish
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver dish shaped as a shell, in pattern number 12937 from the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
MCM Sterling Silver Encrusted Oyster Shell Condiment Dish and Spoon
By Buccellati
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A crab themed sterling silver encased oyster shell with the outer surface covered in silver
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells
Located in New York, NY
Assortment of Nautilus sterling silver shells, a pair with mother-of-pearl, standing on 3 smaller
Category
20th Century European Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Oval Sterling Silver And Polished Tortoiseshell Jewelry / Trinket Box Decorated With
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Small Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Pair 1893 English Sterling Silver Shell-Form Tea Caddy Spoons, Shell Feet
By Francis Howard 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Sterling Silver Shell-Form Tea Caddy Spoons with Shell Feet, Francis Howard
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Cut Crystal And Sterling Silver With Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shells / Dishes by John Emes
By John Emes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver butter shells
Category
Antique Early 1800s British George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL
STERLING SILVER TESTED SHELL TEA SPOONS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four mother of pearl sterling silver tested shell tea spoons
A good looking well made and decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Armorial Sterling Silver Turtle
Shell Sweetmeat / Salt Cellar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed English George III salt cellar or sweetmeat dish.
In sterling silver.
By Thomas
Category
Antique Early 1800s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Figural Scallop Shell Dish / Vide Poche
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver dish or vide poche.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Shell
Located in East Hampton, NY
An exceptionally beautiful grotto style sterling silver conch shell embellished with additional
Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$7,900
Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes
By Henry Wilkinson
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wilkinson & Co., pair of English sterling silver shell dishes, made in Sheffield in 1872 during the
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700
s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Old English Georgian sterling silver ladle with shell bowl and engraved with an eagle on the handle
Category
Antique 18th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread
Shell
By George Jackson
David Fullerton
Located in London, London
A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware
Category
Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate Newport Shell Pattern Sterling Silver teaspoons, a set of 10
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of ten Estate Sterling silver teaspoons, in the Newport Shell pattern, made by Frank Smith
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 pcs Dinner
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 84 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell
Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 141 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Co. sterling silver flatware set, 141 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives w/blunt
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Shell Form Catchall Trays, Pair
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of vintage Art Deco sterling silver shell form catchall trays
By Tiffany & Co
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Centre-Piece Shell-Shaped with Base
Located in VALENZA, IT
Shell-shaped oval centerpiece completely handmade with base, embossed and chisel finish.
Maker
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell
Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 151 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Co. sterling silver flatware set, 151 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives w/blunt
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Old English Thread and Shell Fish Slice / Server by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English
Category
Antique 1810s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Shell on Rock, England, 1920 Stamped
Located in Paris, FR
A rare silver sauce boat silver shaped as a shell on Rock made in England 1900
Anonymous artist
Category
Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's most popular classic pattern.
Dinner Size Shell and Thread by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 51 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large and heavy Williamsburg Shell by Stieff sterling silver dinner flatware set - 51 pieces
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Windsor Shell by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 52 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
its finest.
Hand wrought Dinner Size "Windsor Shell" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service 114 Pcs Dinner
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Williamsburg shell by Stieff dinner size sterling silver flatware set, 114 pieces. This
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Windsor Shell by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 80 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional hand wrought Dinner Size "Windsor Shell" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Dinner Service 51 Pc
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
colonial shell design on the handle.
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Dinner Size sterling silver flatware set
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pcs Din
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's most popular classic pattern.
Monumental Shell and Thread by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 88 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany's most popular classic pattern.
Dinner Size Shell and Thread by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Romance of the Sea Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Shell Motif Dinner 85 Pc
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size is large & impressive!
Dinner Size Romance of the Sea by Wallace sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Romance of the Sea Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Shell Motif Dinner 70 pc
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size is large & impressive!
Dinner Size Romance of the Sea by Wallace sterling silver Flatware
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Queens by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 Pieces Shell
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
New Queens by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 96 pieces. This timeless, classic, shell-motif
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver shell form serving dishes. Priced per dish.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Silver shell form serving dishes. Priced Per Dish
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Georgian Shell Form Silver Salts
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Georgian shell form silver salts. Set of four early 19th century rocaille form sterling
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,800 / set
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box
Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
Category
Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell silver sterling you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each shell silver sterling for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Find 379 options for an antique or vintage shell silver sterling now, or shop our selection of 49 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a shell silver sterling — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell silver sterling, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Tiffany
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A shell silver sterling can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $692, while the lowest priced sells for $59 and the highest can go for as much as $36,096.
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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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