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William Spratling Sterling Silver Shell Earrings 1963 - Pretzel Series
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
'pretzel' series, the shell is attached by several silver rivets. Dimensions 13/8 inches by 1 1/8 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paolo Costagli Sterling Silver Gilt Shells with Sapphires Tsavorite Garnets
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Paolo Costagli Sterling Silver Gilt Shells With Sapphires Tsavorite Garnets. This is a beautiful
Category

1990s American More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver

18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Necklace
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18Kt Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell 45mm Cameo Necklace 95cm. Fully handcarved Portrait
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameos Earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 16mm Sea Shell Cameos earrings. Fully handcarved
Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Necklace
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 38mm Sea Shell Cameo Necklace. Fully handcarved
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameos Necklace
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 20mm Sea Shell Cameos Pendant Necklace. Fully
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
By William Comyns Sons 1
Located in Singapore, SG
A large oval sterling silver jewelry box standing on four cast legs. The oval tortoiseshell lid is
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Pendant
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 63 mm Sea Shell Cameo pendant. Fully handcarved woman
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Necklace
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 18 mm Sea Shell Cameo necklace. Fully handcarved
Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Abaolone Shell Panel Bracelet-Mexico
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Taxco-Mexico Sterling Silver & Abalone Shell 5 Panel Bracelet, Signed. This exquisitely
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 31 mm Sea Shell Cameo brooches/pendants with red ruby
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Carat Rose Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameos Necklace
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 30mm Sea Shell Cameos Locket Pendant necklace. Fully
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

20th Century Modernist Mexican Sterling Silver, Crystal Abalone Shell Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Sterling Silver, Abalone Shell & Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Modern Wrap Ring, Signed 925
Category

20th Century Modernist More Rings

Vintage Mexico Sterling 925 whopping huge shell pendant necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Nearly 30 gram of Mexican vintage sterling silver handcrafted seashell pendant on a new sterling
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Artist More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Statement Vintage Garnet Shell Earrings, Vintage Boho Long Silver Earrings
Located in Rottedam, NL
STATEMENT Vintage Garnet Shell Earrings, Vintage Boho Silver Earrings, Long Silver Shell Earrings
Category

20th Century Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Sterling Silver and Faux Tortoiseshell Box
By Charles and Richard Comyns
Located in New York, NY
9.20 ozs. gross Rectangular sterling silver box with inset faux tortoiseshell top and monogram KSP
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decadent Jewels Matt Onyx Carved Coral Shell Turquoise Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
necklace is finished with a 16mm Sterling Silver clasp. Finished necklace measures 48cm. Custom Alterations
Category

2010s Australian Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Brass

English Art Deco Crystal, Sterling Silver and Pique Faux Tortoiseshell Jar
By Collett Anderson
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco crystal, sterling silver and pique faux tortoiseshell jar Measure: 3 1/8
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jars

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Hawaiian Shells Kaleidoscope Necklace
By Deborah and Kevin Healy
Located in Logan, UT
sterling silver, but this style is also available in 24kt vermeil and 18kt solid gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Crystal, Faux Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Pique Box
By Mappin Webb
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 5 ¼" wide; 1 3/4" long; 1 1/4" high Cut crystal vanity box with silver piqué inlaid
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Gold Limpet Shell Posts with Diamonds
Located in Madrid, NM
Yellow gold post-earrings imitating limpet shells each with .03ct white diamond accent
Category

2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Cameo Italiano. Angel with the harp, Sea shell cameo earrings
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fully hand-carved "Angel with the harp" on a sea shell cameo set in a 18kt Gold plated silver
Category

2010s Italian Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Tea Caddy
By James Deakin Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with pressed and pierced silver decorations, ornate engraved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dentalium shell, black pearl and diamond necklace by Native American artist
Located in Madrid, NM
is also a clasp that allows the chain to be doubled. 18k gold, sterling silver, carved Tahitian black
Category

2010s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Geneva, IL
A uniquely-shaped rare 19th century tea caddy of tortoise shell with sterling silver decoration.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

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Shell Silver Sterling For Sale on 1stDibs

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 Co., Lunt Silver and The Stieff Co. each produced at least one beautiful shell silver sterling that is worth considering.

How Much is a Shell Silver Sterling?

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.
Questions About Shell Silver Sterling
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Opinions 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most 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 ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Sterling 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Sterling 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Sterling 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, 2023
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    Although 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, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2021
    Sterling 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, 2024
    Whether 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.