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19th Century Reed
Barton Sterling Silver La Reine Pattern Berry Forks Set/Six
By Reed
Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six sterling silver berry forks, in the La Reine pattern, Reed & Barton, Patented 1893
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen, Denmark, "Charlotte" Silver Cutlery in Sterling Silver, Meat Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen, Denmark. "Charlotte" silver cutlery in sterling silver. Meat fork.
Measures: 20 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Cutlery Susanne Meat Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen cutlery Susanne meat fork in sterling silver.
Measures: 20 cm.
Perfect condition
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dinner Fork, Two Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen acanthus sterling silver dinner fork.
Two-piece
Measures: 20 cm.
Early stamp.
In
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Block / Acadia, Five Dinner Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver block / acadia.
Five dinner forks.
Measures: 18.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Milano by Buccellati Sterling Silver Flatware Set Fruit Knife and Fork 24 Pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Milano by Buccellati sterling silver flatware fruit set, 24 pieces. This set includes:
12 fruit
Category
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Antique American "Gorham Co" Sterling Silver Cocktail Forks circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 Antique American sterling silver cocktail / oyster Forks Hallmarked "Gorham Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Antique American Wallace
Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Forks, Ca 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 antique American sterling silver cocktail / Oyster Forks Hallmarked "Wallace & Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypress Four Pieces Dinner Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver Cypress four pieces. Dinner forks.
Measures 19 cm.
In perfect
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypress Three Pieces Lunch Forks.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver cypress three pieces. Lunch forks.
Measures 17.5 cm.
In perfect
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypress Lunch Fork, 4 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver cypress lunch fork.
Measures: 19 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Set of Antique Sterling Silver Repousse Orchid Serving Spoon and Fork circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique sterling silver serving set offers high relief repousse floral handles with orchids and
Category
Antique 19th Century European Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tias Eckhoff for Georg Jensen. "Cypress" Large Cold Meat Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tias Eckhoff for Georg Jensen. "Cypress" large cold meat fork in sterling silver.
Measures: 17.3
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Assembled Set of 7 Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century assembled set of 7 Chantilly sterling silver luncheon forks by Gorham. Various
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" Pastry Fork in Sterling Silver Dated 1915-1930 Two Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" pastry fork in sterling silver. Dated 1915-1930. Two pieces in stock
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
S. Kirk
Son Sterling Silver Wadefield Pattern Carving Knife
Fork, Set of Two
By Kirk
Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From S. Kirk & Son in the Wadefield pattern, a sterling silver hollow handled carving set
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" Cold Meat Fork in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-1944, 3 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" cold meat fork in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Three pieces in stock
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christening Set of Knife, Fork and Spoon, circa 1960s
Located in Montreal, QC
Outstanding christening set, consisting of a dessert sized spoon, knife and fork; each piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Hizen by Gorham Sterling Silver Set of Ten Figural Terrapin Forks Turtles in Box
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
HIZEN BY GORHAM - CIRCA 1880
Fabulous Sterling Silver TERRAPIN FORK SET with TURTLE MOTIF
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Corinthian pattern large Serving Fork 1871
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorham Sterling Corinthian pattern large Serving Fork 1871. Full Gorham sterling marks. Monogram
Category
Antique 1870s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Cake or Desert Forks, 1900
By Harrison Brothers
George Howson 1
Located in Bath, GB
a wonderful gift.
The forks are made from sterling silver, made by the silversmith George Howson
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat French high class Lunch plates + fork Sterling Silver Set of 18 guests
By Puiforcat
Located in Paris, FR
silver is composed of 18 plates with scalloped edges decorated with foliage and 18 special lunch forks
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swallow Sterling Silver 925 Cutlery Swallow Silverware, Six Dinner Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swallow sterling silver 925 cutlery Swallow silverware.
Six dinner forks.
In perfect
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Eight Stk Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Cake Fork #043
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eight stk. Georg Jensen sterling silver Bernadotte cake fork # 043.
Measures: 13.7 cm.
In
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Ornamental, Three Pieces, Herring/Serving Forks, Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen ornamental no. 42.
Three pieces, herring / serving forks, sterling silver
Length
Category
20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Parallel, Fish Fork in Sterling Silver, 2 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Parallel. Fish fork in sterling silver. 2 pieces in stock.
Measures 16 cm
Stamped
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Scroll No. 22, Sterling Silver, 6 Dinner Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen. Cutlery, scroll no. 22, hammered sterling silver consisting of 6 dinner forks.
In
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Pastry Fork in Sterling Silver, 29 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" pastry fork in sterling silver.
29 pieces. In stock.
Designer: Johan Rohde
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Salad Fork in Sterling Silver, Two Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" salad fork in sterling silver.
2 pieces. In stock.
Designer: Johan Rohde
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Circa 1885 Pattern Set of 6 Sterling Silver Dinner Forks in "Kings II" by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 sterling silver dinner forks "Kings II" pattern by Gorham. Marks of Gorham, Sterling & G.W
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Ten Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Small Lunch Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Set of ten Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramid small lunch forks / child forks in sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
A. Michelsen Child Set in Sterling Silver Consisting of Fork and Spoon, 1950s
Located in København, Copenhagen
A. Michelsen child set in sterling silver consisting of fork and spoon, 1950s.
In very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Silverware Number 5, Two Luncheons Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silverware number 5, two luncheons forks in sterling silver.
Measures: 18 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Cutlery, Scroll No. 22, Hammered Sterling Silver, Meat Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen. Cutlery, Scroll no. 22, hammered sterling silver. Meat fork.
In perfect condition
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Cutlery, Scroll No. 22, Hammered Sterling Silver Roast Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen. Cutlery, scroll no. 22, hammered sterling silver roast fork.
In perfect condition
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Twelve Cake Forks, Sterling Silver, Designer, Johan Rohde
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" 12 cake forks. Sterling silver.
Designer: Johan Rohde.
Measure: Length 12 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Cutlery Susanne Pastry Fork in Sterling Silver, 10 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen cutlery Susanne pastry fork in sterling silver.
Measures: 13.2 cm.
Perfect condition
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Silverware Susanne, Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, 2 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen silverware Susanne, dinner fork in sterling silver.
Measures: 18 cm.
Perfect
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Fork in Sterling Silver, 2 Pieces in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" fork in sterling silver.
Two pieces in stock.
Designer: Johan Rohde
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acanthus" Serving Spoon and Fork in Whole Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acanthus" serving spoon and fork in whole sterling silver.
High quality
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen
Lily of the Valley
Meat Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" meat fork in sterling silver.
Measures 21 cm.
In very good
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver
Cactus
Cutlery, Set of 6 Pastry Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Cactus' cutlery. Set of 6 pastry forks.
Measures 15 cm.
In very
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Dinner Fork, Sterling Silver, 2 Pieces in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid dinner fork. Sterling silver.
2 pieces in stock.
Designed by Harald Nielsen
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Fabergé, Antique Russian Silver Fork, 1908-1917
By Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Russian silver fork
Maker: Fabergé
Russia 1908-1917
Fully hallmarked
Dimensions
Category
Antique Early 1900s Russian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen, a Set of 6 Rare Art Nouveau Lobster Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen. A set of 6 rare Art Nouveau lobster forks in sterling silver, 1915-1930.
In very
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Fish Fork in Sterling Silver, 4 Pcs, in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" fish fork in sterling silver.
4 pieces in stock.
Designer: Johan Rohde
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Fish Fork in Sterling Silver, Designed by Harald Nielsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid fish fork in sterling silver.
Designed by Harald Nielsen
In perfect
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver
Pyramid
Cutlery, Child
s Set of Spoon and Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Pyramid' cutlery. Child's set of spoon and fork.
Spoon measures 14.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver
Cactus
Cutlery, Child
s Set of Spoon and Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Cactus' cutlery. Child's set of spoon and fork.
Spoon measures 10.5
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Scottish Silver Serving Meat Fork Edinburgh 1929 Brook and Son
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Scottish Silver Serving Meat Fork Edinburgh 1929 Brook and Son. Plain old English pattern, splay
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Sterling Spoons and Forks by Georg Jensen Silversmith
By Georg Jensen
Located in Dallas, TX
sterling pickle/olive forks in Blossom pattern first introduced in 1918. The forks are 5 3/4" long. Marks
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Fish Fork in Sterling Silver, by Harald Nielsen, 7 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid fish fork in sterling silver.
Designed by Harald Nielsen. 7 pcs in stock.
In
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Lunch Fork in Sterling Silver, 12 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" lunch fork in sterling silver. 12 pcs. in stock.
Measures: 19 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Cake Fork in Sterling Silver, 9 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Lily of the valley" cake fork in sterling silver. 9 pieces in stock.
Measures: 14.5
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Four Sets of Georg Jensen Pyramid Fish Knife and Fish Fork Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four sets of Georg Jensen Pyramid fish knife and fish fork. Sterling silver.
Designed by Harald
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Set of 4 c. 1895-1950 Chantilly Sterling Fish Forks by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Chantilly sterling silver small fish forks by Gorham, 1895-1950. Monogram "P". 3.65 troy
Category
Early 20th Century American Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley Lunch Fork, Seven Forks Available
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Lily of the Valley lunch fork in sterling silver. Seven forks are available
Measure
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver Forks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of sterling silver forks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct sterling silver forks — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Find 1421 antique and vintage sterling silver forks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 103 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Sterling silver forks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sterling silver forks bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Tiffany
Co., Georg Jensen and Johan Rohde each produced beautiful sterling silver forks that are worth considering.
How Much are Sterling Silver Forks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $275, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $17,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You
Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.
Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.
Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”
Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.
Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.
“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”
Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Sterling Silver Forks
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Sterling silver is a very good quality alloy because the added metals make it very durable, even more so than gold. Because it is also lightweight it can be great for everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Whether it's worth selling sterling silver depends on your personal preferences and the current market conditions. The price of sterling silver fluctuates over time, so it's a good idea to research the current rates before you sell. In some cases, sterling silver jewelry, tableware or decorative objects may be worth more than the market rate for sterling silver due to their age, maker and rarity. As a result, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer before you sell. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sterling silver pieces.
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