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Newport Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 101 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Newport shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 101 pieces. This pattern was
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati Sterling Silver shell
By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Buccellati Sterling Silver shell Italian work 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mounted Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III antique sterling silver butter shell made by William Plummer in 1777
By William Plummer
Located in London, London
Silver Butter Dish, is of traditional shell form, standing on 3 shell feet, and featuring an engraved
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell - Ebony - Sterling Silver 15" Serving Spoon
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
handle is carved ebony, and the shell is attached with sterling silver wire.
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fiddle shell by frank smith sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: Eight
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fiddle shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Romance of the Sea Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Shell Motif Dinner 59 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 Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 82 pieces. This set includes
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 40 pieces. Dinner size in
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 54 Pieces
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes: Eight
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Silver Tortoise Shell Place Card Holders Original Box, Ryrie Jewelers
By E.S. Barnsley Co. Ltd.
Located in valatie, NY
Jewelers. The holders are sterling silver and tortoise. The tortoise is framed in a sterling leaf border
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

6 French Sterling Iced Tea Scallop Clam Shell Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome set of 6 sterling spoons with a scallop or clamshell style scoop. Very attractive
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 3 Tiffany Co Shell Thread Sterling Serving Spoons Fork mono #15284
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 3 Tiffany & Co sterling silver serving spoons and fork in the Shell & Thread pattern by
Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Georgian Silver Butter Shells Dishes 1818 Robert Garrard
By Robert Garrard I
Located in London, GB
A pair of classic George III Antique Silver Butter Shells in a traditional shell form. The shells
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Clad Conch Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
An intricate natural conch shell clad in sterling silver showcasing it's sculptural ridges &
Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Clad Conch Shell
Sterling Silver Clad Conch Shell
$1,250 Sale Price
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Conchiglia aka Shell by Schiavon Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pieces
By Schiavon
Located in Big Bend, WI
tableware. Dinner Size Conchiglia aka Shell by Schiavon Italy Italian 800 Silver Flatware set - 62 pieces
Category

20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Sterling Silver Shotgun Shell Cufflinks
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Playful sophistication meets exceptional craftsmanship in these Hermès Sterling Silver Shotgun
Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kings / Queens English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 82 Pieces Dinner
By George Jackson David Fullerton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Early assembled Dinner Size Kings / Queens classic shell motif English sterling silver and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver snail with natural shell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sterling silver snail with natural shell Portuguese work – 925 silver hallmark Length: 31 cm Width
Category

Vintage 1970s Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of antique silver butter shells in the Paul De Lamerie style made in 1908
By George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by George Fox, this attractive pair of Antique, Edwardian, Sterling
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kings English Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Kings shell motif English sterling silver flatware set, 84 pieces. This set includes: 12 banquet
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell Star Fruit Sterling Silver Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
, each measuring approx. 55mm x 40mm; held together by a fabulous coordinating sterling silver clasp
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Earings, Shell, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Shell” earrings are part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Choker, Shell, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Shell” choker is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Shell Bracelet, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The sheel chain bracelet is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Shell Form Bowl
By Cartier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
traditional shell design elements. It is hallmarked with Cartier, Italy, and sterling silver.
Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Rhodium plated Sterling Silver sea shell
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Teno Aurelio Sterling Silver Shell Aquarius Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Sterling Silver & Sea Shell Horoscope Figurine Featuring The Aquarius on Marble Base
Category

1990s Spanish Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Beautifully detailed hand carved shell cameo with a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jennifer Liang Sterling Silver Jingle Shell Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Our Jingle Shell Cuff was cast from nature in sterling silver.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Barry Brinker Abalone Shell Sterling Silver Ring
By Barry Brinker
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Handmade oval bezel-set abalone shell mounted in a sterling silver ring by Barry Brinker. U.S
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Modern Shell Pattern Hollow Handle Bar Knife by Angela Cummings
By Angela Cummings, Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shell' pattern. In sterling silver with a hollow handle with in the form of a shell or mollusc spire
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Turitella
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Turitella fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
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2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Marlinspike
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marlinspike fully silvered shell 7". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
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2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Turtle Shell Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated Sterling Silver turtle shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Shell Paper Clamp in Italian Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Shell paper clamp in Italian sterling silver. Finely wrought hinged silver shell desk accessory for
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Vintage 1930s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

1980s Ruzzetti Gow Italian Sterling Silver Spingle Tibia Fusus Shell
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Psyche and Eros Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique sterling silver shell cameo brooch depicting “Psyche and Eros.” The finely carved cameo
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Siam Sterling Silver Overlay Shell Dancing Goddess Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Siam Sterling Silver Overlay Shell Dancing Goddess Pendant- This lovely dancing goddess
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Necklace Double Strand Turquoise Heishi Shell
Located in Wallkill, NY
, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry and fine jewelry from one collector. Be
Category

Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bronze 20 Gauge Shotgun Shell Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
in 925 Sterling Silver and the shell is in bronze. This would make an excellent and unique gift for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Sterling Silver Bronze 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
in 925 Sterling Silver and the shell is in bronze. This would make an excellent and unique gift for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sajen Sterling Silver Carved Shell Goddess Face Gemstone Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sajen sterling silver carved shell goddess face and multi-gemstone pendant. This unique sterling
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Shell Snail Sculpture / Figure Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Wonderful Snail made from Sterling Silver that shows the hand of the craftsman who created it. To
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Lister s Conch
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Serving Table Spoon #22993
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Serving Table Spoon Gorham's Versailles is a multi
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Natural Shell Brown Flower Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Silver Handmade Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
that this necklace is unique and unrepeatable! • 925 sterling silver • Total number of strands 2
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Running Bear Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Shell Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted from sterling silver, it features a bold row of square and rectangular cabochons in vivid shades
Category

20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mother-of-Pearl Line Pendant, Sterling Silver, White Shell
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Crafted from sterling silver and featuring a flexible shell pendant, this piece will make a stunning
Category

1990s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Greek Lalaounis Sterling Silver Figural Scallop Sea Shell Paperweight
By Lalaounis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Greek silver paperweight. By Lalounis. In sterling silver. In the form of a
Category

20th Century Greek Modern Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl Shell Circle Necklace Pendant Sterling Silver 925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Pendant (new never used) Natural Mother of pearl Shell Circle Shape Sterling Silver 925
Category

2010s Indonesian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Design Polish Sterling Silver 925 Bangle Bracelet with Shell
Located in Arnhem, NL
A modernist design Polish sterling silver bangle bracelet with a shell. The bracelet is made of 925
Category

20th Century Polish Modern Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

American West Sterling Silver Shell Pear-Shaped Statement Necklace, 20 Inches
Located in New York, NY
" long; lobster claw clasp and signature AW closure • Oxidized, polished .925 reclaimed Sterling Silver
Category

2010s Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Earrings Puffed Shell Omega Backs
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co 925 Sterling Silver Vintage Earrings Puffed Shell Omega Backs Metal: 925 Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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 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 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 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
    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 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    No, 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, 2023
    Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 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.