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Large Vintage Brutalist Amethyst Ring Size 11 Mexican Sterling Silver
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage freeform ring is sterling silver done in a brutalist style.
It features an
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver Large Aztec Circular Pendant #22630
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mexican Sterling Silver Large Aztec Circular Pendant -
This beautifully crafted sterling silver
Category
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Mexican Geometric Linked Chunky Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver ladies bracelet was made in Mexico in approximately 1969 in the period Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexico 925 Sterling Silver Collar Link Necklace 16" #22616
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mexico 925 Sterling Silver Collar Link Necklace -
This vintage Mexican sterling silver collar
Category
20th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif
By Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif
A unique piece, this
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Abstract Brutalist Modernist Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff, 1960s
By Jack Boyd
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Hard Stone and Wood Inlay Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mexican Modernist cufflinks.
In sterling silver.
With a dark wood inlay.
With
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Artisan Sterling Silver and Abalone Pin/Brooch, Mexico, circa 1970s
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist artisan sterling silver and abalone pin/brooch - very fluid, almost Art Nouveau feel
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Sterling Tribal Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Mexican cuff bracelet is sterling silver.
Measurements: 1 1/4 inches wide
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Sterling Necklace Mexico
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful modernist necklace-heavy and made of solid sterling in Mexico. Weighs 143 grams or 5.05
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Carved Onyx Face Sterling Silver Mexico Bracelet, Pin, ClipOn Earrings Set 22837
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Carved Onyx Face Sterling Silver Mexico Bracelet, Pin, Clip-On and Earrings Set
This jewelry set
Category
20th Century Mexican Link Bracelets
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Oversize Mexican Oval Agate Pendant, Sterling Silver, Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
This vintage Mexican silver pendant is a stunning statement piece, featuring an oversized oval
Category
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Mexico 925 Sterling Silver Link Multi Band Bracelet #22617
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mexico 925 Sterling Silver Link Multi Band Bracelet -
This vintage Mexican sterling silver
Category
20th Century Contemporary Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver and Onyx Mexican Op-Art Modernist Cufflinks
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mexican Mid-Century cufflinks.
By Antonio Pineda.
In sterling silver.
With bezel
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Cufflinks
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Round Tiger
s Eye Pendant, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
This bold vintage Mexican pendant features a beautiful round Tiger's Eye stone set in Sterling
Category
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tiger s Eye, Sterling Silver
Matl Sterling Earrings with Amethyst
Turquoise, MS-12 Artisan Mexico Silver
Located in North Attleboro, MA
142073
Date: Mid-1970s to early 1980s
Metal: Sterling Silver
Stones: Amethyst, Natural Turquoise
Style
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
T. Calos, Mid-Century Sterling Silver
Copper Bracelet, Mexico, Circa 1960s
Located in Chatham, CA
T. CALOS - Mid Century Taxco sterling silver & copper bracelet - fine quality - warm aged patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Handmade Mexican Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Lapis and Chrysicola Inlay
Located in Berkeley, CA
. This incredible necklace is made of Mexican sterling silver and stamped with the designer's emblem
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling and Amethyst Cabochon Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Artisan made sterling silver bracelet set with natural amethyst cabochons from the 1950s. The three
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Bracelets
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Circa 1930s-50s Mexican Art Deco-Art Modern Sterling Silver
Onyx Necklace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver & onyx collar or choker necklace, Mexico. Art Deco-Art Modern. Cut-work design
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fan-Shaped Stud Earrings, 1980s
Located in Milford, DE
and a timeless vintage look.
Origin: Mexico City
Period: 1980s
Materials: Sterling silver, mother-of
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Aztec Inspired Sterling Silver Brooch/Pendant, Mexico, 1960s
By Salvador Teran
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Aztec god of death Miclantecuhtli inspired pendant/brooch in sterling silver.
Marked: FV
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Silver
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Talleres Los Ballesteros Sterling Silver 925
Stone Cabochon Brooch, Mexico
By Los Ballesteros
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Talleres Los Ballesteros Sterling Silver and green hand carved stone Mayan Pin Brooch. Very unusual.
Category
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Silver
Emilia Castillo Pure Silver
Porcelain Salt
Pepper Shakers, Taxco, 1998
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the most influential design legacies in Mexican silver and ceramic artistry. Her work embodies the
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
TAXCO Retro Mexican Sterling Silver "Tire Track" Link Bracelet
By Taxco
Located in Narberth, PA
A bold bracelet from the Retro (ca1950s) era! Crafted in sterling silver, this bracelet has an
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate Mexican Sterling Clamper Bangle Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Mexican clamper bracelet is sterling silver.
Measurements: 3/4 of an inch
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Egyptian Revival Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Vintage Necklace Earrings Set signed AP
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, We offer this fantastic Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Vintage Necklace Earrings Set
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Metalwork
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Emilia Castillo Pure Silver
Porcelain Frog Salt
Pepper Shakers, Taxco 1998
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
legacies in Mexican decorative arts. Her work merges Taxco’s long-standing silver tradition with playful
Category
1990s Mexican Organic Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Modernist Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Collar Necklace by Alicia De La Paz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
award."
"I was born in Taxco, the crib of Mexico's silver artistry. I went to Mexico City to study a
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist More Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Los Castillo Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Malachite Mexican Modern Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, sterling silver necklace with malachite stone at pendant center and beads within the chain by
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1970s Abstract Cross Wall Art Sterling Silver Emaus Mexico
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
8 h x 1 d
Handmade solid mahogany wood and Sterling Silver.
Original unrestored vintage preowned
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Bowl with Semiprecious Stone Inlay, Mexico
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and collectible sterling silver bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings with Black Onyx and Filigree
Located in Milford, DE
century
Materials: Sterling silver, black onyx
Markings: “Mexico 925”
Closure: Screw-back (for non-pierced
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
sterling silver box features a domed lid inlaid with iridescent abalone shell arranged in geometric panels
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hammered Sterling Silver Decorative Bowl, Mexico, 1950
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous hammered .925 sterling silver bowl by unknown Mexican designer
1950's
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Mexico 1950 Taxco Statement Cuff Bracelet In 925 Sterling Silver With Turquoises
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Statement cuff bracelet in Sterling silver.
Beautiful and bold cuff bracelet, created in Taxco
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Native American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Panel Link Bracelet #21430
By Los Castillo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Panel Link Bracelet-
This vintage Mexican sterling silver
Category
20th Century Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Sterling Clamper Bracelet 6 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous mexican clamper bracelet is sterling silver.
It measures 2 3/4 inches at the face
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modernist Clamper Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Mexican Sterling Silver
Green Glass Aztec Link Bracelet by de la Parra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Mexican silver bracelet.
In sterling silver.
By Horacio de la Parra.
With
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexico 1970 Taxco Retro Modernist Earrings In Sterling Silver With Pink Faceted
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist Earrings In Sterling Silver designed by the Atelier Alicia.
Beautiful psychedelic
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Retro Stud Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$558 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mexico 1970 Taxco Retro Modernist Earrings In Sterling Silver With Purple Glass
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist Earrings In Sterling Silver designed by the Atelier Alicia.
Beautiful psychedelic
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Retro Stud Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$558 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bird Brooch/Pin #22606
By Los Castillo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bird brooch/pin -
This vintage Los Castillo sterling
Category
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Silver Pre-Columbian Clay Relic Pendant/Pin #20916
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mexican sterling silver Pre-Columbian clay relic pendant/pin.
This unique piece appears to be a
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Casa Prieto Mexican Sterling Silver Coffee Set 3pc Pumpkin Style
#7042
Located in Big Bend, WI
Casa Prieto
Stunning Casa Prieto Mexican sterling silver three-piece pumpkin style coffee set
Category
20th Century Mexican Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Piedra Y Plata Sterling Silver and Sodalite Mexican Bracelet by Felipe Martinez
By Piedra Y Plata
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An rare Mexcian sterling silver and sodalite link bracelet by Felipe Martinez for Piedra Y Plata
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Large Curb Link Statement Necklace
By Taxco
Located in New York, NY
Bold and sculptural, this vintage Taxco Mexico sterling silver necklace features oversized
Category
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver
Oval Cabochon Black Onyx Bracelet - Mexico - C. 1980
s
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage sterling silver and oval cabochon black onyx bracelet - fine quality - featuring ten silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Link Bracelets
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Margot De Taxco Mid-Century Modern Mexico Enamel Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Designer of silver Margot Van Voorhies Carr (1896 – 1985)
Pieces by Margot de Taxco are stamped
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Heavy Vintage Mexican Sterling Inlaid Bangle Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Mexican bangle bracelet is sterling silver.
It features onyx, malachite, jasper
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Mixed Metals Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver
Brass 3 Row Link Bracelet
By Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican Mid-Century mixed metals bracelet.
In sterling silver and brass.
Retailed by Laton
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass, Mixed Metal
Vintage Mexican Sterling Onyx Cuff Bracelet 7"
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage cuff bracelet is sterling silver with a black onyx gemstone.
The face of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Native American Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Ornate Vintage Mexican Sterling Panel Bracelet Ruiz
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, ornate bracelet is sterling silver.
It measures 1 1/4 inches wide and 7 inches when
Category
20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Jondell Mexican Sterling Silver
Black Onyx Modernist Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
of tapered sterling silver links accented with black onyx caps. The articulated design drapes fluidly
Category
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Wide Ornate Vintage Panel Bracelet Mexican Sterling
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage panel bracelet is sterling silver.
At its widest point, this bracelet
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Link Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Heavy Vintage Mexican Sterling Link Necklace Choker
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage necklace is sterling silver.
It is 11mm wide and measures apx 16 inches from
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexico Taxco 1940 Giant Unique Lift Arm Petrol Lighter Solid 925 Sterling Silver
By Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "MIR STERLING MEXICO".
Note
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,598 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 925 Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Note: Manually adjustable Up or Down 1 size
Design: Mexican
Metal Content: Sterling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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Sterling Mexican Silver For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the piece of sterling mexican silver you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from silver, sterling silver and gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of sterling mexican silver among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of sterling mexican silver from Antoñio Pineda, TANE MEXICO and William Spratling — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of sterling mexican silver of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring amethyst, from our inventory of 128, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of sterling mexican silver, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Sterling Mexican Silver?
Prices for a piece of sterling mexican silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $65,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $954.
Questions About Sterling Mexican Silver
- What is Mexican silver called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican silver is sometimes called plata, which is the Spanish word for silver. Pieces produced in the area surrounding the village of Taxco are usually referred to as Taxco silver. You'll find a variety of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Mexican silver is generally considered to be of good quality. Most Mexican silver is 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% base metal. Sterling silver has a visually appealing color and luster and resists scratching and tarnishing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Mexican silver jewelry.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
- Is Reed and Barton sterling silver?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed Barton pieces are made of sterling silver. The American brand was founded in 1824 and is highly regarded as one of the highest quality silver manufacturers in the world. The brand also makes more affordable silver-plated items too.1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Yes, Reed and Barton sells sterling silver. Reed and Barton is a prominent American silver manufacturer located in Massachusetts that is known for its sterling silver and silverplate. To determine if a Reed and Barton piece is sterling silver, look for the word “sterling” or the number “.925”. Shop Reed and Barton on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, sterling silver is okay for earrings. In fact, many people love earrings crafted out of the precious metal. Sterling silver has an appealing cool color and noticeable shine. Plus, the metal is durable, so it can resist scratching when worn frequently. Keep in mind that sterling silver earrings will need regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. Explore a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, sterling silver can be good for earrings. Many people appreciate the appearance of sterling silver due to its cool color. In addition, sterling silver resists wear and tear to help earrings stand the test of time. One thing to keep in mind is that silver can tarnish, so you'll likely need to regularly clean and polish your earrings to keep them looking like new. Shop a variety of sterling silver earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
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