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Pair of Spanish Candelabras
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of three branches candelabras, sterling silver. Stamps "Star" and illegible. Weight: 574 grs
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tall Empire Style Sterling Silver Candelabra
By International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall, Empire style, sterling silver candelabra that will break-down into several size
Category

Vintage 1930s American Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tall, Empire-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra
By Preisner Silver Company
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Empire-style sterling silver candelabra with removable arms, Preisner Silver Co., Wallingford
Category

Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Three Light Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mid Century Modern candelabra or candle holders. In sterling silver. Each with 3
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair Art Deco Candelabra Sterling Silver Hallmarked Candleholders Spain 1935
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A beautiful original Art Deco Pair sterling silver candlesticks two-arm made of pure silver
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra
By J.C. Lowe 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of English sterling silver candelabra made in London, 1953 and along with the usual
Category

Vintage 1950s British George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Anton Michelsen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Diminutive Candelabra
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Addison, TX
Set of Anton Michelsen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Diminutive Candelabra is stamped "A. Michelsen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Silver

Pair of Empire-Style Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Empire-style candelabra that can convert to three different sizes, all of
Category

Vintage 1930s American Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Empire Style Sterling Silver Candelabra
By Mueck-Cary
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Empire style candelabra with removable branches, The Mueck-Cary Co., Inc
Category

Vintage 1940s American Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Empire Style Sterling Silver Candelabra
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire style, sterling silver candelabra, The Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode
Category

Vintage 1930s American American Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Pair of Candelabras
By Reed Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Proudly offering this pair of Mid-Century Modern candelabras. They have a chic and understated look
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pair English Sterling Silver Candlesticks Candelabra Corinthian Columns
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Pair of early Edwardian English Corinthian Column heavy gauge Sterling Silver Single Light
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tall Sterling Silver American Classical Style Candelabra
By Simpson, Hall, Miller Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall, sterling silver, American Classical style candelabra, Simpson, Hall, Miller Co
Category

Vintage 1930s American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Convertible Sterling Silver Candlesticks or Candelabras by Gorham
By Gorham CO.
Located in New York, NY
An amazing and beautiful pair of Late-20th century 'convertible' sterling silver candlestick
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Repousse Candelabras
By Kirk Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer you this pair of sterling silver candelabras in the “Repousse” pattern by S
Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Candelabra London 1965 5-Light Candelabra / Candleholder
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A vintage sterling silver 5-light Candelabra embellished with a traditional Gadroon pattern on the
Category

20th Century English Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Pr. of 2 Lights Candelabras
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candlesticks. The modern and balanced line makes it adaptable to any
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. Art Deco "Pyramid" candelabra, sterling silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. Art Deco "Pyramid" candelabra in sterling silver. Dated 1933-44
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Three Light Candelabra
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver candelabra have a panelled hexagonal form, in the classic early 18th English style. Each
Category

Vintage 1950s English Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Estate American "Towle Co." Sterling Silver Convertible Candelabra ca. 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate American sterling silver convertible candelabra signed "Towle Co.," Circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver 925 Mezuzah
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
The Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 925 Mezuzah is a luxurious and meaningful piece of Judaica. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Candlestick by Fordham Faulkner, 1916
Located in London, GB
In good vintage condition, it shows signs of wear commensurate with its age. It is weighted for stability and has green felt on its base. The felt is showing signs of wear, please se...
Category

20th Century Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver 5 Light Candelabra by Pampaloni in Art Deco Style
By Pampaloni
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver 5 light candelabra by the famous Italian silversmith Pampaloni in desirable Art
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Candelabra #197 Modernist
Located in Big Bend, WI
Hans Hansen Mid-Century Modernist Hans Hansen Danish sterling silver two branch candelabra. The
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20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Monumental Sterling Silver Candelabra
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A striking pair of monumental Georg Jensen Art Deco sterling silver candelabra, designed by Harald
Category

2010s Danish Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Chanukia with Magen David, 1954
Located in London, GB
silver is hallmarked: Made in Birmingham 1954. The maker’s name has rubbed off. Additional Information
Category

20th Century British Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Judaica Menorah Stamped 925 257 gram
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Judaica Menorah (Stamped 925, 257g) A Timeless Symbol of Faith and Heritage Enhance
Category

20th Century American Modern Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver 3 Branch Candelabra Walker Hall Early 20th Century
By Walker Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of antique sterling silver three-branch candelabra, bearing the makers
Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra by S. Kirk and Son
By S. Kirk Sons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire - style, sterling silver candelabra by S. Kirk and Son, Baltimore, Maryland, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s American Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Old American Fisher Sterling Silver Five Light Rococo Style Candelabra
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of extraordinary quality Old American sterling silver five-light candelabra; please note
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Footed Shabbat Candlesticks Stamped “ST 925”
Located in New York, NY
pair of sterling silver footed candlesticks, combining classic design with refined craftsmanship
Category

20th Century Israeli Modern Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Lalounis Fermale Fertility Sterling Silver Vase or Candlestick
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Lalounis vase. In sterling silver. (It can also double as a candlestick.) In the
Category

20th Century Greek Hellenistic Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabra, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabra with Scroll Form Arms, C1920 Measures- 14.5''H x 14''W
Category

Early 20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handmade Sterling Silver Yemenite Menorah for Hanukkah Made in Israel
Located in Great Neck, NY
handcrafted with Solid Sterling Silver in Israel with fine yemenite workmanship that was created 100’s of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed&Barton Pair of Sterling Silver 1907 5-Light Hepplewhite Candelabra Art Deco
By Reed Barton
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Reed & Barton sterling silver 5-light candelabra from 1907 in Hepplewhite pattern and in
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Mini Reversible Made in Israel Sterling Silver Yemenite Menorah
Located in Great Neck, NY
make classic judiaca creative. A beautiful piece that is all handcrafted with Solid Sterling Silver in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Gorham Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Repousse Chamberstick or Candlestick
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, vintage sterling silver chamberstick or candle holder. By Gorham Silver. The wax pan is
Category

20th Century American Victorian Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Deco Silver Candelabras
By Adie Brothers
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual and wonderful quality three-light sterling silver candelabra in the Art Deco
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Candlesticks or Candle Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of modern candlesticks. Comprised of sterling silver and lapis lazuli. Simply
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Elkington Neoclassical Candelabra Centrepiece, Sterling Silver, from 1867
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, London
sterling silver candelabra, are in the Neoclassical Revival style, and hold three candles. Each candelabrum
Category

Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Revival Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candelabras, Pair
By Carl Frederik Christiansen
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Danish Midcentury Modern sterling silver plate candlestick holders/candelabras
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Spratling Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By William Spratling
Located in Darnestown, MD
Graceful pair of sterling candlesticks by master silver designer, William Spratling. Candlesticks
Category

Mexican Candleholders and Candelabra

21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Jewish Candelabra Hanukkah
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Hanukkah in sterling silver. The base is round shaped. Between two frames with a rope motif, 3
Category

2010s Italian Other Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Art Deco Reed Barton Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Modernist Candlesticks
By Reed Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful pair of Reed & Barton candlesticks. In the Modernist pattern with a hand hammered finish. This pair of American Deco candlesticks feature candle cups and bobeches that ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and rareantique silver candelabra in sterling standard have a circular baluster form to a circular
Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1960s Midcentury Georg Jensen Style Sterling Candelabras Candleholders
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair. After a Georg Jensen design, but different maker, hallmarks pictured.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Spanish Silver Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of 3-light antique Spanish silver candelabra, made by the Royal Silversmith
Category

Antique 1810s Spanish Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

2 Weighted Sterling Silver Convertible Three Light Candelabra Candlesticks
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Mid-20th century weighted sterling silver three light candelabras featuring a traditionally
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabra/Centerpiece, George III Style, Antique
By Ellis Jacob Greenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver three light candelabra in
Category

Vintage 1920s English George III Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1950s Sculptural Sterling Silver Candelabra Set Lopez Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Sterling Candelabra Set Candle Holder Pair Made in Mexico P. Lopez Silversmith Taxco
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hawkes Candelabras
By Steuben Hawkes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of two-light candelabras from the world famous Hawkes Glass Company in Corning, NY. A simple
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rare set of 4 Cast Sterling Silver Candelabra, Birmingham, 1975
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1975 by T. Hill, this handsome set of 4, sterling silver candelabra
Category

Vintage 1970s English Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Gorham Sterling Candelabra, 4-Arm Tall and Also Convertible
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and impressive 4-arm sterling candelabra from one of America's finest silversmith. This
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Estate American Sterling Silver Convertible Candelabra, Circa 1940 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Estate American Hallmarked Sterling Silver Candelabra, Circa 1940's. Can be converted from
Category

Mid-20th Century American Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pampaloni sterling silver candelabra
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo silver candelabra manufactured by Pampaloni Firenze Italia. Total weight 480 g, base diameter 10 cm, height 18 cm. Upper candle holder diameter cm 4.5, candle hole diameter 2...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Sterling Silver

GOLDSMITH TETARD FRÈRES - Pair of Candelabra in Sterling Silver CIRCA 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of low candelabra in solid silver, ART DECO period, with four light arms plus a central. plain
Category

Vintage 1930s French Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Candelabra, Nice and Tall, Scroll Arm and Stepped Base
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic set of candelabra from one of America's storied silver firms, Gorham. Nicely chased with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Silver Candelabra Sterling For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic silver candelabra sterling available at 1stDibs. Each silver candelabra sterling for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for a silver candelabra sterling, we have 262 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer silver candelabra sterling, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A silver candelabra sterling made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made silver candelabra sterling has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Tiffany Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Silver Candelabra Sterling?

Prices for a silver candelabra sterling can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $210 and can go as high as $149,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,496.
Questions About Silver Candelabra 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.