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Set of 6 Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Scallop Sea Shell Placecard Holders
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 signed place card holders.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
Each in the form
Category
20th Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Butter Shell by John Wakefield in 1815
By John Wakefield
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by John Wakefield, this handsome, George III, antique, sterling silver
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage John Hardy Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Shell Bowl
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sterling silver bullet shaped feet and a beaded sterling rim.
(The bowl was likely produced in Bali
Category
20th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service - 60 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell
Thread, Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 22 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size shell and thread by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set - 22 pieces. Great
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell
Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set, 103 Pcs Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Shell & Thread gold by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 103 pieces. This superb
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
King by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces Shell Motif
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Big Bend, WI
King by Kirk-Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. Kirk-Stieff''s version of the
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Shell Dish
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sterling silver shell dish. Made in Portugal.
Category
20th Century Portuguese Sterling Silver
$2,800
Fiddle Thread
Shell CJ Vander English Sterling Silver Flatware Set 30 Pcs Din
By C.J. Vander
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vander English sterling silver Flatware set, 30 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
6 Dinner
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell
Thread by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 96 Pcs
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
& Thread by Tiffany & co. sterling silver flatware set, 96 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 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
Shell and Thread by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 63 Pcs
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shell and thread by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 63 pieces. This set includes:
12
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Shell and Coral Form Catchall Tray
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco sterling silver shell and coral form catchall tray
By Tiffany & Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts 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
Unusual Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Sea Shell Trinket Dishes
By Wilmot Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, large pair of Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted, "stepped up" pedestal based sea shell
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Eight Israel Freeman
Son English Sterling Shell Place Card Holders
By Israel Freeman
Son Ltd. 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of eight sterling silver place card holders with original leather case by Isreal Freeman & Son
Category
Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Old Pure Silver "Triple Scallop Shell" Serving Centerpiece
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese sterling silver "triple scallop shell" serving centerpiece- a presentation sure to get
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Seven French Art Deco Silver Cartier Shell Plates
By Cartier
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 7 French Art Deco sterling silver small shell form individual clam plates by Cartier.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch Silver Mussel Shell by N.S. Gotlieb, 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Silver mussel shell
A silver box in the shape of a shell, made by N.S. Gotlieb, who worked from
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Fiddle Thread
Shell Pattern Meat Skewer
or Letter Opener
from 1845
By George Adams
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1845 by George Adams, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver
Category
Antique 1840s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Scallop Shell Dish
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Entertain with vintage Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver, this attractive scallop shell dish has so
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
King by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 24 Pieces Shell Motif
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
King by Kirk sterling silver flatware set - 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: six
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English 1740 Gentleman
s Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit
Located in Stamford, CT
from the 18th & 19th century.
Antique English 1740 Gentleman's Leather Etul Sterling Silver Razor
Category
Antique 1740s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Dishes 22369 w/Pouches 19271
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver scallop shell dishes with pouches by Tiffany & Co, pattern # 22369.
2
Category
20th Century Silver Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service 114 Pcs Dinner
By The Stieff Co. 1, Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff dinner size sterling silver Flatware set, 114 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Lot of Antique Dresser Jars with Tortoise Lids and Sterling
Located in Stamford, CT
with shell top and sterling silver inlay, glass jar. (2) Dresser jar with tortoise pique top and
Category
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Small Scallop Shell Dish
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver small scallop shell dish.
A small dish in the shape of a scallop
Category
20th Century More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
BUCCELLATI Sterling Silver Arca Shell Centerpiece
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in VALENZA, IT
Shell-shaped centerpiece by Gianmaria Buccellati.
The centerpiece was embossed and chiseled
Category
2010s Italian Other Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Shell Butter Dish
By Tudor and Leader
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver butter shell/dish; an addition to
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Sterling Silver-Mounted Creel and Gow Mother-of-pearl Nautilus Shell
Located in New York, NY
Italian 925 sterling silver-mounted creel and gow mother-of-pearl Nautilus shell inspired by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Raimond Mid Century Shell Ice Tea Highball Spoons Straws
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Upcycle your drink presentations with this fantastic set of six sterling silver iced tea drink
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Footed Dish
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine footed silver dish.
By Cartier.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a stylized scallop sea
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Tea Caddy Spoon
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine sterling silver tea caddy spoon.
By Tiffany & Co.
With a scallop shell shaped bowl
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
George W Shiebler Sterling Silver No 1 Pattern Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sugar spoon with shell bowl in the No 1 pattern, by George W Shiebler.
George
Category
Antique 19th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co Shell
Thread Sterling Silver Salad Fork 6 3/4" #19062
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver salad fork in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co.
No monogram
The Shell
Category
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Angela Cummings Designer for Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Modern Shell
By Angela Cummings
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unique Angela Cummings sterling silver dinner flatware set with fabulous modern shell motif
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany
Co. Italian Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Sugar or Ice Tongs
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage silver suger or ice tongs.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
With
Category
20th Century Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Ice Scoop Custom
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
thread by Tiffany & Co sterling silver hollow handle with stainless implement ice scoop custom made, 9 3
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Handle Gold Wash Shell Bowl Demitasse Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sterling silver adorned mother of pearl handle topped with a figural eagle. Gold wash shell shaped bowl
Category
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany
Co Sterling Silver Avocado Knife Custom
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling silver avocado knife 5 5/8” in the pattern shell and thread by Tiffany & Co.
This all
Category
Early 20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service Dinner
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England. They start with a rectangular strip of silver
Category
Early 2000s Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Berry Spoon Clam Shell, Beautiful
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany
Co.
Sterling silver berry spoon clamshell 8 7/8".
It is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shell and thread by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set 32 pieces. This set includes: Eight
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 85 pcs Dinner
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware set, 85 pieces. This popular
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread Vermeil by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Butter Spreader HH
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling silver hollow handle with stainless blade butter spreader 6" in the pattern shell and
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Des Must Cartier Sterling Silver Gold Accent Shell Bowl Sugar Spoon
B
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver sugar shell bowl sugar spoon by Cartier.
No monogram.
Cartier's Des Must pattern
Category
20th Century Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Wedding Cake Knife Custom
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling silver hollow handle with stainless blade wedding cake knife custom made 12" in the
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Letter Opener Custom Made
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling silver hollow handle with stainless implement letter opener approximate 8" custom made in
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Silver-Mounted Natural Shell Caviar Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely gorgeous and magnificent realized shell and sterling silver caviar bowl or dish. Set
Category
Early 2000s Thai Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Cartier Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Bowl or Vide Poche
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver shell dish or vide poche.
In sterling silver.
By Cartier.
Model no. 528
With fine
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1760s George III Sterling Silver Butter Shells/Dishes
By John Parker
Edward Wakelin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver butter shells/dishes; an
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Set of 9 Tiffany
Co Shell and Thread Sterling Silver Teaspoons 5 7/8" #18798
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 9 sterling silver teaspoons in the Shell & Thread pattern by Tiffany & Co.
No monogram
The
Category
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Party Bar Set Custom
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Get your cocktail party into full swing with this sterling silver hollow handle with stainless
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique Sterling Silver Serving Tray or Tea Tray 1908 Shell and Gadroon
Located in London, GB
An impressive solid Silver Serving Tray with an elegant shell and gadroon border. This large silver
Category
Early 20th Century English Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pcs Dinner
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fiddle shell by Frank Smith sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 50 pieces. This set includes
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Caviar Set 2-Piece Custom
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sterling silver custom made Caviar set 2-piece which includes:
1- Caviar knife 5 3/4"
1
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Richard Crossley London English Sterling Tea Caddy Shell Bowl Spoon
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver tea caddy spoon with shell bowl by Richard Crossley of London, England, circa 1812
Category
Antique 19th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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