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18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Set
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 18 mm Sea Shell Cameo earrings, ring, pendant with
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Set
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 14 and 10 mm Sea Shell Cameo earrings, rings and
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Adjustable Ring
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 38mm Sea Shell Cameo adjustable ring. Fully
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Paul Amey Marlin Brooch in Sterling Silver, 9K Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
, including the fitting. The Marlin Brooch was crafted from tarnish resistant Sterling Silver with 9K yellow
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Bracelet with Anadara Fossil Shell Cabochons
By Tika
Located in Arcata, CA
, Java, the heart of the silver industry in Indonesia to create these one of kind peices. This unique
Category
2010s Link Bracelets
18 Carat Rose Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Bracelet
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Rose Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 38mm Sea Shell Cameo bracelet. Fully handcarved
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
18 Carat Rose Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Necklace
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Rose Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 38mm Sea Shell Cameo Necklace. Fully handcarved
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameos Ring Bracelet Set
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18kt Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell 25/26mm cameos Ring Bracelet set. Fully handcarved
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 3-Piece Sea Shell Cameos Brooch
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 3pcs 21mm Sea Shell Cameos Brooch. Fully handcarved
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 4 Pcs Sea Shell Cameos Bracelet
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 4 pcs 24mm Sea Shell Cameos bracelet. Fully
Category
2010s Italian Artisan More Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameo Earrings, Pendant, Ring
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 16 mm Sea Shell Cameo earrings, rings and pendant
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Shell Shape Clip Earrings with 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
expresses itself individually by mixing 18k Yellow Gold, Oxidized Sterling Silver and Argentium in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1970s Teak and Mother of Pearl Shell Tray with Sterling Silver Trim
Located in New York, NY
Vintage teak and mother of pearl shell tray with sterling silver trim, USA, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 Carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with Sea Shell Cameo Bracelet and Ring
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 14 and 18 mm Sea Shell Cameo bracelet and ring with
Category
2010s Italian Artisan More Bracelets
Materials
Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cluster "Curly Shell" Choker Necklace, Kayo Saito
Located in Canterbury, Kent
occasions, and confortable enough for everyday use. British Sterling Silver Hallmarks on a clasp.
Category
2010s British Artist Choker Necklaces
Extensive Tortoise Shell
Sterling Silver Vanity in Travel Case
Located in South Coast, CA
its full compliment of English sterling silver and tortoise shell vanity items. You'll find the open
Category
Early 20th Century English Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box
Located in San Marcos, CA
Absolutely exquisite and very rare antique 1830s French Boulle style faux shell & gilt ormolu
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Boxes and Cases
White Sea Shell Rosary with Gold and Silver Details
Located in Istanbul, TR
18K Gold and 925 sterling silver sea shell rosary. The sword hilt figure symbolises protection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Austrian Leather Purse Tortoise Shell
Enamel Sterling Evening Purse
Located in San Marcos, CA
Elegant as they come, this shell faced evening purse is accented by a fine sterling silver frame
Category
20th Century Austrian Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Silver Minimalist Modernist Geometric Square Abalone Shell Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This unique shell ring is crafted with Mexican Taxco 800 silver and features beautiful abalone
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with inverted sides having a engraved applied silver mount with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Crystal Jar with Faux Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Top
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco faceted crystal jar with a sterling silver image of a building
Impressed for 925
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jars
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Tortoise Box by William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, DF
A rare impressive sterling box adorned with tortoise shell, an element that Spratling used
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
William Spratling Diamond Pattern Tortoise Shell Box of Two
By William Spratling
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Sterling silver dots set the diamond cut tortoise shell that create the lid. Both boxes feature a
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 Karat Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Poseidon
s Getaway Necklace
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The 'Poseidon's Getaway' Necklace by Bibi van der Velden, includes a Sterling Silver shell, set
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Amedeo Scimmiette Sardonyx Shell Cameo Couture Earrings
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
20mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver, black rhodium plated with 12.15ct
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Pawn Spiny Oyster Shell Cuff
Located in New York, NY
spiny oyster shells bezel in sterling silver on a ribbed sterling cuff. It measures 7” x 1-1/4” high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amedeo Sardonyx Shell Cameo Couture Scimmiette Earrings
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
20mm cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver, rose gold plated with 1.74ct tsavorites and green
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
Cameo Italiano Roses on Sea shell cameo earrings.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 21 mm Sea Shell Cameo earrings.
Cameo size is 21 mm
Category
2010s Italian Artisan More Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Susan Lister Locke Nantucket Basket Quarterboard Scallop Shell Bracelet
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Hand woven Ebony Nantucket Basket Bracelet™ with Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Quarterboard and
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Resin Coral Fan Choker Necklace in Shell Pink
By Dinosaur Designs
Located in Redfern, NSW
Resin Coral Fan beaded necklace. This necklace is featured in our Classic colour, Shell Pink
Category
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cameo Italiano. "The Cherub" Sea shell cameo heart pendant.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
made in Italy passionates.
Its hand-carved sea shell cammeo mounted in 18ct rose gold plated Silver is
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Spiney Shell Oyster and Turquoise bracelet
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
splash of Turquoise spacers and a Sterling Silver clasp.
Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Amedeo One of a Kind "Cerniera" Conch Shell
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
Italian yellow gold, sterling silver and black diamonds.
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Desk Accessories
Materials
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French Tortoise Shell Card Case Money Clip Necessaire
Located in San Marcos, CA
shell covers, stunning engraved silver floral inlays and a complete interior. Preserved wonderfully in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
magnificent display of finest cognac to chocolate-colored natural tortoise shell, separated with silver
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Donna Brennan Paura Shell and Lucite Brooch with Peridot Clusters
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver frame. Published in The Goldsmiths' Fair catalogue 2015 and Craft Arts International 2016
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Peridot, Steel, Sterling Silver
Cameo Italiano Sea shell cameo and 3 row-Pearl bracelet.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
.
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 18 mm Sea Shell Cameo bracelet white cz and fresh water
Category
2010s Italian Artisan More Bracelets
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Amedeo Cerniera One of a Kind Hand-Carved Sardonyx Shell
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver black rhodium plated,14k yellow gold, sardonyx shell hand carved, with black
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Cameo Italiano. The Cupid hand-carved on Sea shell cameo, heart pendant.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
jewelry .
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 50 mm Sea Shell Cameo pendant.
Cammeo size is
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Abalone Shell Quartz Tanzanite Spinel Diamond Wire Wrapped Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
an absolute one of a kind creation. Crafted in sterling and fine silver, 14 karat gold, and 18 karat
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Si...
Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905
Located in London, GB
In excellent condition and with silver catch and hinges dating from 1905, London.
Measures: Height
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cameo Italiano. "Sacred" Sea shell cameo parure, necklace and its earrings.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
carving technique.
18 carat gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell 21 mm cameos. Cameo sizes are 21 mm.
Category
2010s Italian Artisan More Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Diamond Mother of Pearl MOONLIGHT WHELK SHELL Earrings by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
Oxidized Sterling Silver. Purple Diamonds. Mother-of-Pearl. This piece was made in Manhattan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sylvie Corbelin Unique Shell Shape Ring with a South-Sea Pearl and Rubies
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
One of a kind shell shape ring in patinated silver with a 3/4 of a south-sea pearl in the center
Category
Early 2000s French Baroque Signet Rings
Materials
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Cameo Italiano. Flowers and Portrait hand carved on Sea Shell Cameo Brooch.
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
technique.
18 carat Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver with 21 mm Sea Shell Cameo brooches.
Cameo sizes is
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Decadent Jewels Extra Long Banded Agate Smokey Quartz Carved Shell Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
white shell finish the design.
Knotted on Dark Brown thread with a 10mm Gold Plated Sterling Silver
Category
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Moonlight Midnight Ocean Birthday Party Necklace and Moonlight Shell Earrings
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
Midnight Birthday Party held in the Moonlight-suffused Ocean!"
Necklace: Oxidized Sterling Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Amedeo "Angel" Tripled Carved Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm tripled carved cornelian shell cameo, set in sterling silver rose rhodium plated.
Ring Size
Category
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amedeo Triple Carved Cameo Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm tripled carved cornelian shell cameo, set in sterling silver rose rhodium plated.
Ring Size
Category
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amedeo Snake Cameo Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
20mm turquoise shell cameo, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated with blue sapphires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$2,450
Antique Italian Cameo Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely victorian Cameo brooch of hand carved conch shell set into sterling silver with a hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amedeo "See No Evil" Cameo Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm tripled carved cornelian shell cameo, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated with black
Category
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Flamingo Bird Sculpture Sterling Silver Nautilus Shell Home Silverware
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Nautilus Shell. The Statue is Sculpted of 925 Sterling Silver.
Nautiluses represent the only living
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Centerpieces and Tazzas
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Dessert Knife Set 24 Pc, Box, Shell
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Head of Minerve 1st titre on the handles for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee and
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Dessert Hors D
oeuvre Set, Shell
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
style.
Head of Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee.
Prestigious
Category
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
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
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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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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, 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 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 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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