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Russian Silver Persian Cat Sculpture, Soviet Period, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W."
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, particularly the small-scale silver and hardstone animal studies produced in his Moscow workshops at the turn
Category
20th Century Russian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Pure 970 Silver Duck with golden beak and paws
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pure silver duck made with the lost wax technique.
The duck was made with the "lost wax" technique
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration Sculpture for Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$628 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mario Buccellati, 20th Century Silver-Gilt and Enamel Jar Depicting a Parrot
By Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a remarkable 20th-century masterpiece—an exquisite sterling silver-gilt and enamel jar
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver, Gold, Enamel
Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury carved wood and silver Taurus bull sculpture, well carved with expressive face and glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stands, Golden Decoration Object for Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
$576 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Large Silver Peacock Stand, Antique Pair of Decoration Object Home Decor Bird
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of large, artistically created birds for table decor and silver-plated peacocks are ideal
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal
$514 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver African Animal Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Sterling Silver African Animal Necklace is a beautifully crafted tribute to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Agate Bowl with elphants base by Alcino Silversmith
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
in 925 Sterling Silver.
The handcrafted process of this piece is: made by a silver plate cutted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fish Nº2 with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tiger by Alcino Silversmith
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Sterling silver 925 with orange agate stone and eye of the tigerstone.
The finishing is oxidized.
Sterling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
"Horse Head Sculptures" laminated in 925 silver- Marcello Giorgio 1980
Located in Manzano, IT
"Horse Head Sculptures" laminated in 925 silver- Marcello Giorgio 1980 set of 2
DESCRIPTION Art works, laminated in 925 silver, are part of the "Marcello Giorgio" collection....
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
$311 Sale Price
60% Off
RLA Sterling Silver Animal
Bird Beaded Pendant Necklace #22732
Located in Washington Depot, CT
RLA Sterling Silver Animal & Bird Beaded Pendant Necklace -
This unique RLA sterling silver
Category
20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sliver Ring Holder Swann Birds Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
. Crafted from high-quality metal with gold/silver plating, it is the perfect addition to any jewellery
Category
Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
Antique Sliver Ring Holder Swann Birds Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver plating, it is the perfect addition to any jewellery organiser
Category
Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
$320 Sale Price / item
45% Off
Antique Sliver Napkin Holder Swann Birds Decorative Tissue Organiser Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
from high-quality metal with silver, it is the perfect addition to any home decor. The swan's elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
$319 Sale Price
47% Off
Antique Sliver Ring Holder Elephant Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver plating, it is the perfect addition to any jewellery organiser
Category
Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
$319 Sale Price
45% Off
20th Century Italian Enameled Phoenix Sculpture
By Argenteria Etruria
Located in VALENZA, IT
Resin sculpture depicting "The Phoenix" covered in pure 999 silver. The sculpture is the 33rd piece
Category
1990s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
$475 Sale Price
20% Off
Pave Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Animal Pendant Feather Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Feather Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Animal Pendant Feather Charm
Light weight can be
Category
2010s Indian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Dog Puppy Animal Nature Cute Schnauzer Statement Open Ring
By Galt
Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
925 Sterling Silver Dog Puppy Animal Smile Cute Schnauzer Hug Open Ring
-Dog Fever sterling silver
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Wine Glass
Fox, Part of a Set of 12 Different Animals
Located in Roma, IT
This fox glass is one of 12 exclusive Serra's sterling silver "stirrup glasses", (weight 360 gr
Category
2010s Italian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
SUSAN CUMMINGS c.1990
s Vtg Sterling Silver Beaded Animal Necklace Earrings Set
By Susan Cummings
Located in Thiensville, WI
SUSAN CUMMINGS c.1990's Vtg Sterling Silver Beaded Animal Necklace Earrings Set
Brand
Category
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Wine Glass Elephant, One of a Set of 12 Different Animals
Located in Roma, IT
This elephant is one of 12 exclusive Serra's sterling silver "stirrup glasses", (weight 360 gr
Category
2010s Italian Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Dog Puppy Animal Nature Cute Boxer Open Hug Statement Ring
By Galt
Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
925 Sterling Silver Dog Puppy Animal Nature Cute Boxer Open Hug Statement Ring
-Dog Fever sterling
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Victor Mayer Hallmark Bear Animal Cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver 18 mm x 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Hallmark Bear Cufflinks in Silver
Cufflinks, 925 / - Silver
Reference: 49313/00/00/00/500
Material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Paul Eaton Sterling Fox Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle Bracelet
Located in Charleston, SC
with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any combination of metal. Paul Eaton’s
Category
2010s English Artist Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Del Conte Pair of Sterling Silver
Snakeskin Picture Frames
By Del Conte
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Del Conte sterling silver and snakeskin custom picture frames with beveled glass and wood
Category
20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Red Stone Zirconia Serpent Handcrafted Cuff Bracelet 925 Silver Animal Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Handcrafted Red Stone Zirconia with Diamond Serpent Cuff Bracelet 925 sterling silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$690 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Paul Eaton Sculpted Greyhound Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle Bracelet
Located in Charleston, SC
jewelry can be customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any combination of
Category
2010s Artist Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Eaton Sculpted Spaniel Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle Bracelet
Located in Charleston, SC
customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any combination of metal. Paul Eaton’s
Category
2010s English Artist Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Eaton Sculpted Golden Retriever Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle
Located in Charleston, SC
jewelry can be customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct, or any combination of
Category
2010s English Artist Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Eaton Sculpted Labrador Retriever Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle
Located in Charleston, SC
. Paul Eaton’s animal jewelry can be customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct
Category
2010s English Artist Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Eaton Sculpted Corgi Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle Bracelet
Located in Charleston, SC
customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any combination of metal. Paul Eaton’s
Category
2010s British Artist Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Eaton Sculpted Cavalier Heads on Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle Bracelet
Located in Charleston, SC
in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any combination of metal. Paul Eaton’s unique animal jewelry can
Category
2010s British Artist Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Paul Eaton Sculpted Pointer Dog Heads on Twisted Bangle in Sterling Silver
Located in Charleston, SC
animal jewelry can be customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any
Category
2010s British Artisan Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bespoke Hand-carved Pug Heads Sterling Silver Twisted Bangle (Can Customize)
Located in Charleston, SC
animal jewelry can be customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Bro...
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord Navy Leather and Sterling Silver Shoulder Small Bag
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
The bag features 925 sterling silver animal, alligator, crocodile motif, sterling
Category
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Paul Eaton Sculpted Saluki Dog Heads on Twisted Bangle in Sterling
Located in Charleston, SC
customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any combination of metal. Paul Eaton’s
Category
2010s British Artist Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Eaton Sculpted Tibetan Terrier Dog Heads on Twisted Bangle in Sterling
Located in Charleston, SC
animal jewelry can be customized with any breed or animal in Sterling Silver, 9ct, 18ct or any
Category
2010s British Artisan Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
early 20th Century Set of Four Peruvian Carved Gourds
Located in Haarlem, NL
craftsmanship from the early 20th century, so do the rare sterling silver animal sculptures on top and the
Category
Early 20th Century Peruvian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Modernist Autumn Landscape Oil Painting by Y.W. Lee Circa 1960
s
Located in Rochester, NY
framed unique portrait man woman figure animal dog sterling silver gilt gilded gold France french hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Paint
Antique Italian Neoclassical Sgagliola Table with Carved Dolphin Base circa 1810
Located in Rochester, NY
woman figure animal dog sterling silver gilt gilded gold France french hand made painted Paris New York
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Tables
Materials
Stone, Slate
Pair of Antique German Sterling Silver Pheasants
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German sterling silver pheasants, ca 1920. The birds are caught midstride on scaly talons
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,400 / set
Pair of Barnard Barnyard Sterling Silver Fancy Fowl, 1965
By Edward Barnard
Sons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver fowl. Made by Edward Barnard & Sons in London in 1965. Two
Category
Vintage 1960s British Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century De Vecchi Sterling Silver Crystal Rock Animal Sculpture
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Cosenza, IT
A unique piece of art, a sculpture representing a fantastic animal in sterling silver, crystal rock
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century De Vecchi Sterling Silver Crystal Rock Fantastic Animal Sculpture
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Cosenza, IT
A unique piece of art, a sculpture representing a mouse in sterling silver, crystal rock, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century De Vecchi Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Animal Creature Sculpture
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Cosenza, IT
A unique piece of art, a sculpture representing a mouse in sterling silver, crystal rock and agate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Medium Meerkat Family in Sterling Silver
By Patrick Marvos
Located in London, GB
Meerkats, charming little desert-dwellers, live in families and spend the day foraging in gangs within their territory never too far from a handy bolt hole or burrow.
The medium M...
Category
2010s Zimbabwean Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walker
Hall Sterling Silver Fox.
By Walker
Hall
Located in London, GB
A fine Sterling silver model of a fox baring his teeth, well-modelled and mounted on a granite base
Category
Early 20th Century British Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
Mazzucato Italian Sterling Silver Ant Figurine
By Mazzucato
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mazzucato Italian sterling silver figural ant figurine. Hallmarks to the underside. Weight approx
Category
Vintage 1950s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Seal by Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed sterling silver baby seal by Buccellati, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver and Carved Smoky Quartz Ape Sculpture by Gianmaria Buccellati
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Pasadena, CA
solid sterling silver with an all-over textured finish, foliage in the foreground and intertwined palm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Solid Sterling Silver on Rock Crystal Geode Horse Stallion Figurine
Located in Pasadena, CA
Solid sterling silver on rock crystal geode horse stallion figurine, vintage. The horse is solid
Category
Vintage 1910s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century De Vecchi Animal Sculpture
Celestino
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Cosenza, IT
A unique piece of art, a sculpture representing a mouse in sterling silver, crystal rock, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century De Vecchi Animal Sculpture, Fish
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Cosenza, IT
A unique piece of art, a sculpture representing a stylish fish in sterling silver, crystal rock
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Equestrian Model of a Mounted Huntsman
By Marr
Sons
Located in London, GB
inches (34.5cm).
Length: 12 1/2 inches (32cm).
Silver weight: 127oz. (3950g).
Category
Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Black Diamond 14-Karat and Sterling Silver Panther Ring with Ruby Eyes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-karat gold-all else is sterling silver
Turn heads with this impressive ring.
Materials: Sterling
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Pair of Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Figural Pig Salt
Pepper Shakers
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver figural pig salt and pepper shakers. Gilt bow ties
Category
Vintage 1930s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the silver animals sterling you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A silver animals sterling — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a silver animals sterling, we have 135 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the silver animals sterling you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each silver animals sterling bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made silver animals sterling over the years, but those crafted by Buccellati, Graziella Laffi and Grupo Gal are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Silver Animals Sterling?
A silver animals sterling can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,281, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Silver Animals 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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