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Mexico Sterling Silver Abalone Shell Bypass Hinged Bracelet #16440
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and abalone shell hinged bracelet from Mexico.
A large and significant bracelet
Category
20th Century Mexican Clamper Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Overlay Mounted Shell Collection
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Italian sterling silver overlay mounted shell collection
offered by Callie Morgan
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian International Style Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Perfume Bottle Dabber #19082
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Perfume Bottle Dabber
This stunning perfume bottle
Category
20th Century Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wallace Sterling Silver Romance of the Sea Shell Tassel Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Wallace Sterling Silver Romance of the Sea Shell Tassel Pendant
This is a lovely Wallace sterling
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon #13678
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver tea caddy spoon from London, England, circa 1821.
A scallop shell bowl
Category
Antique 1820s Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Harpa Major
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Harpa major partially silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$190 / item
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Conus Sebastian
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Conus sebastian partially silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$110 / item
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis partially silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Lister
s Conch
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch partially silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$200 / item
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Murex Braccia
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Murex Braccia partially silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$210 / item
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Conus Butterfly
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Conus Butterfly partially silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$150 / item
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Lister
s Conch
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch partially silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$300 / item
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Conus Striped
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by the
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$125 / item
Partially Silvered Sea Shell King
s Crown
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by the
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$200 / item
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by the
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$170 / item
Valentino Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Shells Double Drop Earrings
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Shells Double Drop Earrings
Gold-plated earrings with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Tortoise Shell Teacaddy w/Sterling Silver, Ivory and Treen Trim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tortoise Shell Teacaddy w/Sterling Silver, Ivory and Treen Trim
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Ornamental Shell 102 Pattern Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver letter opener by Georg Jensen in the Ornamental Shell #102 pattern, circa
Category
20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nautilus Shell, Carnelian, and Sterling Vessels
Located in Palm Desert, CA
structure formed in Sterling Silver and finished with the addition of semi precious stones and one using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Medusa carved shell antique Cameo, 925 sterling silver, blue enamel, Victorian
Located in Kings Langley, GB
, surrounded by cobalt blue enamel and paste stones, set in 925 sterling silver, in excellent condition. This
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
William IV Period Antique Sterling Silver
Shell Chamberstick, London, 1831
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831, this striking, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Chamberstick
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell Form Parrot with Sterling Body and Perch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Toucan bird in the form of a shell with sterling silver tail and perch. This rarely seen piece has
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Turbo Mother of Pearl
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Turbo mother of pearl partially silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Turbo Green and White
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Turbo green and white partially silvered shell 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portrait Carved Shell Cameo Rose Gold Sterling Silver Heirloom Quality Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
flowers in her hair, set in a Rose Gold Sterling Silver mounting. Rendered with remarkable detail and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pair of Shotgun Shell Casings 0.75 Inch Cufflinks by RPS
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Sterling Silver Pair of Shotgun Shell Casings 0.75 Inch Cufflinks by RPS, a unique
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George II Period Cast Sterling Silver Candlesticks - 4 Shell - London 1751
By William Gould
Located in London, London
, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the '4 Shell' style, and feature removable nozzles.
Each
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Magnifying Glass Distaff Spindle
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diminutive English Tea Caddy of Tortoise Shell with Sterling Silver Mounts
Located in Charleston, SC
Diminutive English tea caddy of tortoiseshell with sterling silver mounts. Tea container has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Carmelo Patania Sterling Silver Turquoise Lapis Ebony Wood Shell Southwest Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
sterling silver. Ring is a finger size 6.5 to 6.75. Face of the ring measures 2 1/4" long by 1 3/8" at
Category
Vintage 1960s American Native American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror
By Cartier
Located in New Hope, PA
A large saffron colored scallop shell is completely edged with sterling silver. The silver is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Italian Coconut Shell and Sterling Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and featuring two sterling silver handles stamped Vicenza 0925.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Tiger Nautilus Sea Shell Candlestick or Candle Holder
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Nautilus tiger shell partially silvered candlestick holder. Creel and Gow has been working with the
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor
By Ottaviani
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with Sterling silver lid with a shell decor
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Shell Cufflinks by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of sterling shell cufflinks by Georg Jensen
Marks: "Georg Jensen", "Denmark", "925", "99".
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Rosy Top Sea Shell with Clock by Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Clock rosy top silvered shell 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co Earrings Vintage 18k Gold Sterling Silver Shell Dome Clip-On Signed
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage Tiffany & Co 18k gold & sterling silver earrings.
The earrings are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sea Urchin Penholder with Sterling Silver Interior
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by the
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling silver and tortoise-shell paperknife, with sterling mounts hallmarked
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Birmingham sterling silver and tortoiseshell box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling silver and tortoiseshell footed shaped box lined with suede, hallmarked for
Category
20th Century English Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Georgian Tortoise Shell
Silver Mount Hinged Tea Caddy with Key, 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian tortoise shell and silver foliage mounted hinged tea caddy with exterior silver
Category
Antique 1770s English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver, Foil
1970
s Marguerite Stix Scallop Shell, Sterling and Gemstone Pin
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
This lovely yellow double sided scallop shell pin is edged with sterling silver with a gold
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Opal, Diamonds and Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
"shells" of oxidized sterling silver bordered with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
$1,185 / set
LB offers Vintage inlaid Shell pendant Vintage Sterling Mexican hearts necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, Sterling Silver round beads, and lovely vintage puffy sterling silver heart charms. This unusual and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Sterling Silver, Brass
Bernardo Quatrefoil Shell and Yellow Diamond Eyes Silver Skull Ring
By BERNARDO
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE
Silver skull with four-leaf clover shell on the side
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Double Nautilus with Italian Sterling Silver Triton Base
Located in New York, NY
a pierced, Italian sterling silver design, they are mounted on a triton base for a pleasing display
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Fantastic bird in sterling silver by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Uccle, BE
Fantastic bird in sterling silver by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT).
Legs and head mounted on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904
Located in London, GB
Antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photo frame by Arthur William Clare of London, 1904
This
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Art Deco 1930s Silver
Shell Birth of Venus Brooch
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver frame. The concave side of the shell is the front and serves as a back for the nude figure
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Brooches
Materials
Silver
20th Century Solid Silver Paul de Lamerie Shell Centrepiece, Garrard, circa 1920
By Garrard
Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century extremely large and heavy solid silver centrepiece bowl, pierced wavy shell
Category
20th Century English Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Heart Shaped Tortoise Shell Paper Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
a heart shaped tortoise shell trimmed with sterling silver chased in a floral pattern. A sterling
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 20th Century Solid Silver Paul de Lamerie Shell Dish, London, circa 1912
By Robert Frederick Fox, Paul de Lamerie
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century solid silver dish, pierced wavy shell-shaped body, applied with a cast
Category
20th Century English Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate Walter Schluep Ladybug Abalone Gemstone Sterling Silver Heirloom Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Estate Walter Schluep Hand carved Abalone Shell Gemstone Ladybug Sterling Silver Ring; top of ring
Category
1990s Canadian Modernist More Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver
Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
By John Bodman Carrington
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, crafted in London in
Category
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Starfish Edmund
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by the same
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$140 / item
Abalone Shell Bracelet Handmade in Denmark
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver (stamped P. Bis STERLING DENMARK HANDMADE) handmade abalone shell bracelet
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern More Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife
Located in San Francisco, CA
Continental silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling 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.
- Why is sterling silver so cheap?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is sterling silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
- Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Whether it's worth selling sterling silver depends on your personal preferences and the current market conditions. The price of sterling silver fluctuates over time, so it's a good idea to research the current rates before you sell. In some cases, sterling silver jewelry, tableware or decorative objects may be worth more than the market rate for sterling silver due to their age, maker and rarity. As a result, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer before you sell. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver pieces.
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