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Pair of Sterling Table Birds, circa 1890s
Located in Litchfield, CT
.800 fineness silver, possibly Germany, circa 1890s. These life-size game birds are wonderful
Category

Antique 1890s European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantle Clock This enchanting objet d'art masterfully blends
Category

20th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1940s Rose gold Sterling Bird Singing "On Key" Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver and has a rose gold plate. The beak, wings and two short tail feathers are rhodium plate
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Norseland CORO Large Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Norseland by Coro Large Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch Bird Approximately weight is 26 Grams. The
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Turquoise Nesting Love Birds Locket Pin / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver nesting love birds large locket that can be worn as a pin or a pendant
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Solid Silver Owl Model Figure German, circa 1950 Bird
By Israel Freeman
Located in London, GB
A magnificent sterling silver figure of an owl. This model owl is formed with wonderful attention
Category

Mid-20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Peacocks - Pair of Beautiful Birds - German Silver - C 1900
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German 800 silver peacocks, ca. 1900. Sturdy bodies, sharp talons, and alert heads. Downed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Native American 1950 Zuni Bird Necklace In Sterling Inlaid Turquoise Carnelian
By Zuni
Located in Miami, FL
sterling silver and fitted with a hook security lock. The design is composed by hammered elements connected
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Continental Silver Model Table Pheasants Bird Sculptures, 1962
By Israel Freeman Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
Pair vintage continental sterling silver model Pheasants of impressive size and created with an
Category

20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Continental Silver Model Pheasants Table Bird Figures, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A pair of magnificent Antique sterling silver model Pheasants modelled with a great attention to
Category

20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique German Solid Silver Model Grouse / Bird Figures C. 1910
Located in London, GB
A pair of impressive solid silver models of Grouse of substantial size. Each Bird is modelled with
Category

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sapphire Bird Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Sterling silver ring. This surprising ‘animal’ style ring displays the head of an eagle entirely
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed as a swallow in flight, the Silver Topped / 9Kt Yellow Gold mounting measures
Category

Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Silver Sculpture Fledgling Blackbird Bird Figure on Marble 1975 Sally Arnup
By Sally Arnup
Located in London, GB
A magnificent sterling Silver Sculpture of a Fledgling Blackbird by sculptor Sally Arnup presented
Category

20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver Perfume Bottle Scent Holder in a Shape of a Bird, 1905
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique very rare Edwardian silver gilt perfume bottle/ scent holder in a shape of a bird Bird
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miriam Salat Pink Bird Earrings
By Miriam Salat
Located in New York, NY
This Miriam Salat earrings features pink bottle resin with backend sterling silver. Zircon prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Hugo Liisberg Sterling Bird Brooch, Denmark, circa 1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Georg Jensen Hugo Liisberg large Sterling Silver flying bird Brooch, Denmark C.1930. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

DEAKIN FRANCIS Black Bird Skull Cufflinks
By Deakin Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
The solid silver bird skull cufflinks from the National History range have a small domed oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Bird Cameo on Shell Crystal Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in vermeil: sterling silver covered with yellow gold. Each pendant earring consists of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Tommy Singer Water or Peyote Bird Necklace
By Tommy Singer
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, Sterling, by Tommy Singer, Navajo, American. Suggestive of a squash blossom necklace
Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Mixed Metals Shakudo Pendant with Bird Motif
Located in Narberth, PA
comes alive with birds, trees, blooming flowers, leafy branches, bugs, and a stream of water that winds
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold, Copper, Sterling Silver

Victorian Shakudo Mixed Metals Pendant with Bird and Owl Motif
Located in Narberth, PA
background. Perched in the open trunk of a tree is a wise owl, which peers down at a bird of paradise on a
Category

Antique 1880s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Shakudo

1920s Georg Jensen Silver Lapis Bracelet #14
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Georg Jensen, #14 Birds Bracelet, Sterling Silver and Set with Lapis. Measuring 7 inch
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Moonlight Ring w Bird on Tree Branch, Art Deco Style Ring with Diamond Pearl
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
By the Moonlight features a raised silver tree branch with a bird looking up to the Pearl Moon. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Moonlight Ring w Bird on Tree Branch, Art Deco Style Ring with Diamond Pearl
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
By the Moonlight features a raised silver tree branch with a bird looking up to the Pearl Moon. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Rose Gold Plated 925 Silver Pave Zircon Hummingbird Stud Earrings with Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Pave Zircon Hummingbird Stud Earrings with Pearl in sterling silver. You shall need statement bird
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Bird Napkin Rings (1992)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, set of six vintage English sterling silver bird napkin rings
Category

1990s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver Bird Pin Brooch #320
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Pin Brooch # 320 Iconic Georg Jensen Bird & fern Pin Approx
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch, Design #70 by Kristian Mohl-Hansen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch, Design #70 by Kristian Mohl-Hansen. Designer: Kristian
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Engraved Sterling Silver Bird Heron Sculpture Statue Figure 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Chinese sterling silver engraved bird, most likely modeled as a heron, circa 1920
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Bird Walking Stick Cane London 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique sterling silver bird's head handle ladie's walking cane bearing silver
Category

Early 20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Bird Walking Stick Cane London 1914 90cm 35.5 Inches
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique sterling silver bird's head handle ladie's walking cane bearing silver
Category

Vintage 1910s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Massive Sterling Silver Bird Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Measures 4.90 inches top to bottom x 3.40 inches wide, Comes with a sterling box link chain that drops it
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bird Objet d Art Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork. Limited. Sterling silver top and legs with marble egg form center. Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch or Pin No. 320
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver pin or brooch. Model no. 256. In the form of a bird in flight
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Necklace Collar Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Birds Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
sterling silver. The links of the collar features three different ornaments, a bird on a flower branch, a
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bird Ring Zuni Sammy Esther Guardian Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oval Zuni Inlaid ring made by Sammy and Esther Guardian. Large oval sterling silver top inlaid with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Original Georg Jensen 1945, Art Nouveau Denmark Bird Sterling Silver Bird Pin
By Georg Jensen
Located in Austin, TX
, Art Nouveau designs and creations. This sterling silver brooch was part of his Art Nouveau collection
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brutalist Gothic 925 Sterling Silver Bird Talon Ring Size 6 to 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very unique item!! And I have several of them as shown in the photo. This listing is for one. It fits a 6 to 6.25 ring finger. Or if your fingers are larger you can wea...
Category

2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brutalist Gothic 925 Sterling Silver Bird Talon Ring Size 6 to 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very unique item!! And I have several of them as shown in the photo. This listing is for one. It fits a 6 to 6.25 ring finger. Or if your fingers are larger you can wea...
Category

2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen Brooch in Sterling Silver, Bird Motif and Grapes
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Early Georg Jensen brooch in sterling silver. Design number 53. Bird motif and grapes. Early stamp
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Mexican Sterling Silver and Onyx Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican sterling silver and onyx bird sculpture, an onyx egg shaped body, with sterling 925 legs
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Camel Form Singing Bird Automaton
Located in New York, NY
with original winding key, approximately 11 by 10 by 5 inches, has a silver and fabric song bird that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Decorative Pair of Sterling Silver Table Birds by Tane
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury decorative pair of sterling silver table birds with real ruby eyes, Mexico, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Compote Centerpiece Bird Handle Circa 1875
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exquisite late 19th century sterling silver low compote centerpiece by Tiffany & Co., New York
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pcs Audubon Birds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional Japanese by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Dinner flatware set, 77 pieces. This set
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Delightful Pair of European Sterling Silver Pheasants Bird Sculptures
Located in Tustin, CA
. Hallmarked on the bottom of the feet, “915” which is indicative of Spanish sterling silver after 1934. There
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Audubon by Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Birds 54 Pcs Dinner
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Audubon by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Audubon by Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 47 Multi Motif Birds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Audubon by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 47 pieces. This set includes: 8 regular
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Audubon by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 pieces Birds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
multi-motif Audubon by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set, 52 pieces. This set includes: 8
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese by Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 111 Pc Audubon Birds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver dinner flatware set, 111 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8" 12
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese by Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 61 Pc Audubon Birds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional antique late-19th century multi-motif Japanese by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Dinner
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese by Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Fish Serving Set Koi and Bird Design
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Japanese by Tiffany Sterling silver fish serving set 2-piece in the pattern Japanese by Tiffany
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Audubon by Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 pcs Birds Dinner
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
out dies. Exceptional multi-motif Audubon by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Dinner Flatware set, 56
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese by Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 Pc Audubon Birds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional antique late-19th century multi-motif Japanese by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver dinner
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bird on Nest by Whiting Sterling Silver Berry Spoon Gold Washed Fluted 10 1/4"
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bird on Nest by Whiting Incredible sterling silver Berry Spoon measuring 10 1/4" in the pattern
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Whiting Sterling Silver-Gilt Platter in the Form of a Bird s Wing
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Nouveau sterling silver, lightly gilt platter in the form of a bird's wing, Whiting
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

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Sterling Silver Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of sterling silver birds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of silver, sterling silver and gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 277 vintage editions and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. contemporary and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to sterling silver birds. Georg Jensen, Coro and Blackbird and the Snow each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 25 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of sterling silver birds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Sterling Silver Birds?

Prices for sterling silver birds start at $24 and top out at $1,850,980 with these brooches, on average, selling for $782.
Questions About Sterling Silver Birds
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    No, not all sterling silver is marked 925. Although all sterling silver usually features hallmarks, these markings do vary. You may sometimes see STERLING or STER used in place of 925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, sterling silver does sometimes turn green. The discoloration occurs due to a chemical reaction between the precious metal and compounds in the air, sweat and chemicals found in some products. To reduce the risk of discoloration, avoid wearing your sterling silver jewelry while bathing, swimming, applying skin and personal care products or working with household chemicals. Shop a selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if Oneida is sterling silver, look for a metal hallmark. Although best known for manufacturing stainless steel, Oneida did produce a limited number of sterling silver-plated pieces. Normally, these items will bear the Oneida name along with the word "plate." Explore a selection of Oneida silverware and tableware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if something is sterling silver, first search it for purity marks. Makers often indicate sterling silver with hallmarks like “925,” "STER" or "STERLING," but some pieces may feature alternate hallmarks. Researching the markings on your piece using trusted online resources can help you identify its materials. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean weighted sterling silver, use a cleaning product formulated for sterling silver and a soft lint-free cloth. Keep dust at bay by wiping the object down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Always dry the silver with a soft towel after cleaning. Find a collection of weighted sterling silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.