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Georg Jensen Cactus. Six cake forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Cactus. Six cake forks in sterling silver.
Hallmarked after 1944.
In perfect condition
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cactus. Two dinner forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Cactus. Two dinner forks in sterling silver.
Hallmarked after 1944.
In perfect
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Lunch Fork, 9 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Sterling silver Bernadotte lunch fork # 022. 9 pcs.
Measures 17.8 cm.
In perfect
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Serving Fork and Spoon by Sanborns Mexico
By Sanborns
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of sterling silver servers by Sanborns of Mexico. These have an art nouveau Scandinavian style
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Old Danish Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Old Danish dinner fork in sterling silver. Two pieces in stock.
In very good
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Old Danish, two dinner forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Old Danish, two dinner forks in sterling silver.
Stamped with post-1944 hallmark.
In
Category
20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver
Cactus
Cutlery, Dinner Forks, Seven Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Cactus' cutlery. Dinner forks. Seven forks on stock.
Measures 18.5
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Old Danish. Large dinner fork in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Old Danish. Large dinner fork in sterling silver.
Stamped with post-1944 hallmark.
In
Category
20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Three Georg Jensen Cypress Cold Meat Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three Georg Jensen Cypress cold meat forks in sterling silver.
Length: 17 cm.
Stamped.
In
Category
20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Continental" Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Two Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Continental" dinner fork in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Two pieces in stock
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Continental" Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Two Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Continental" dinner fork in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Two pieces in stock
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Four Georg Jensen Acanthus Pastry Forks in Sterling Silver, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four Georg Jensen Acanthus pastry forks in sterling silver, 1920s
Measures: Length 14.2 cm
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Mythologique Sterling Silver Set of 8 Ice Cream Forks
By Heller
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham Mythologique sterling silver set of 8 ice cream forks.
These are a set of 8 beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Mythologique Sterling Silver Set of 8 Ice Cream Forks
By Heller
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham Mythologique sterling silver set of 8 ice cream forks. These are a set of 8 beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Georg Jensen Acorn Cold Meat Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Georg Jensen Acorn cold meat forks in sterling silver.
Measures: Length 11.7 cm.
In very good
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Georg Jensen Cactus Cold Meat Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Georg Jensen cactus cold meat forks in sterling silver.
Designer: Gundorph Albertus.
Measures
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Two cold meat forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid.
Two cold meat forks in sterling silver.
Hallmarks: 1915-1932 and 1933-1944
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Cactus" Cutlery, Six Salad Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Cactus" cutlery. Six salad forks in sterling silver.
Designer: Gundorph Albertus
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Two cold meat forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid.
Two cold meat forks in sterling silver.
Hallmarks: 1915-1932 and 1933-1944
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Four Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" dinner fork in sterling silver. Four pieces in stock.
Designer: Johan Rohde
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Georg Jensen "Pyramid" Cold Meat Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Georg Jensen "Pyramid" cold meat fork in sterling silver.
Designed by Harald Nielsen, 1927
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Lunch Fork in Sterling Silver, Two Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" lunch fork in sterling silver. Two pieces in stock.
Designer: Johan Rohde
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Acorn, Two Cold Cuts Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Acorn, two cold cuts forks in sterling silver.
Stamped after 1945.
In perfect
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Cactus, set of nine sterling silver dinner forks.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a set of nine sterling silver dinner forks.
Stamped with the hallmark from
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Three Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid dinner fork in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Three pieces in stock
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Five-Pronged Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Georg Jensen Acorn five-pronged fork in sterling silver.
Measures: Length 14.5 cm.
Stamped
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Georg Jensen Acanthus Cold Meat Forks in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Georg Jensen Acanthus cold meat forks in sterling silver.
Measure: Length 15.8 cm.
Stamped
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Caravel lunch fork in sterling silver. 3 pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Caravel lunch fork in sterling silver. 3 pcs in stock.
The elegant and timeless
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
8 Reed
Barton Antique Sterling Silver Hepplewhite Engraved Cocktail Forks
By Reed
Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
"Set of eight Reed & Barton sterling silver cocktail forks in the Hepplewhite pattern, monogrammed
Category
Mid-20th Century Hepplewhite Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Durgin Gorham Fancy Regent Sterling Silver Asparagus Fork, circa 1910
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Durgin Gorham Fancy Regent sterling silver Asparagus Fork, circa 1910. Scrolled and pierced handle
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Cactus, set of six sterling silver dinner forks.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a set of six sterling silver dinner forks.
Stamped with the hallmark from
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Cactus, set of twelve sterling silver cake forks.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Cactus, a set of twelve sterling silver cake forks.
Stamped with the hallmark from
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 1857 English Sterling Silver Fiddleback Luncheon Forks
By George Angell
Co
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1857 Set of 6 London Sterling Silver Fiddleback Luncheon Forks. Later monogram "G". Made by George
Category
Antique 1850s German Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Continental Cutlery, Six Cake Forks in Hammered Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen continental cutlery. Six cake forks in hammered sterling silver.
Measures: 14.3 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Serving Fork/ Herring Fork, Sterling Silver, 2 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid serving fork/ herring fork.
Sterling silver.
2 pieces in stock.
Designed by
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver, "Nordic" Salad Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver. "Nordic" salad fork.
Measures: 16.5 cm.
In very good condition
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver, "Nordic" Fish Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver. "Nordic" fish fork.
Measures: 16.3 cm.
In very good condition
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Meat Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen sterling silver pyramid meat fork.
Measures: 20.5 cm.
Designed by Harald Nielsen
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cactus Meat Fork in Sterling Silver, Designer Gundorph Albertus
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen cactus meat fork in sterling silver.
Designer: Gundorph Albertus.
Measures: 19.8 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Cactus Meat Fork in Sterling Silver, Designer Gundorph Albertus
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Cactus meat fork in sterling silver.
Designer: Gundorph Albertus.
Measures: 19.5 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Four lunch forks in sterling silver. 1933-1944.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid.
Four lunch forks in sterling silver.
Dating: 1933-1944.
Hallmarked.
In
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Old Danish Pastry Fork in Sterling Silver, Three Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Old Danish pastry fork in sterling silver. Three pieces in stock.
In very good
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Meat Fork in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-1944
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Acorn meat fork in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944.
Designer: Johan Rohde.
Length
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Set of six dinner forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid.
A set of six dinner forks in sterling silver.
Hallmarked after 1945.
In
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen. "Argo" Children
s Fork in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen. "Argo" children's fork in sterling silver. Two pieces in stock
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid, set of two dinner forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid, a set of two dinner forks in sterling silver.
Stamped with 1933-1944 hallmark
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid, set of six dinner forks in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid, a set of six dinner forks in sterling silver.
Stamped with post-1944 hallmark
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Parallel. Fork in Sterling Silver, 1933-1944, 2 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Parallel. Fork in sterling silver. 1933-1944.
2 pieces in stock.
Measures: 16 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Dated 1933-1944
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid dinner fork in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944.
Measures: Length 18.6 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Cactus Snail Fork in Sterling Silver, 1933-1944
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Georg Jensen Cactus snail fork in sterling silver. 1933-1944.
Designer: Harald Nielsen
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Carving fork in sterling silver. Art Deco style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid.
Carving fork in sterling silver.
Hallmark: After 1944.
In excellent condition
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" Cold Meat Fork in Sterling Silver, Three Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Pyramid" cold meat fork in sterling silver. Three pieces in stock.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Acorn" Small Lunch fork in Sterling Silver, 10 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Acorn" small lunch fork in sterling silver.
10 pieces in stock.
Designer: Johan
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen "Cactus" Children
s Set in Sterling Silver, Spoon and Fork
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Cactus" children's set in sterling silver. Spoon and fork. Dated 1933-1944.
Designer
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Georg Jensen "Cactus" Breakfast Fork in Sterling Silver, Eight Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early Georg Jensen "Cactus" breakfast fork in sterling silver. Dated 1933-1944. Eight pieces in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Georg Jensen "Cactus" Dinner Fork in Sterling Silver, Eight Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early Georg Jensen "Cactus" dinner fork in sterling silver. Dated 1915-1930. Eight pieces in stock
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Georg Jensen "Cactus" Pastry Fork in Sterling Silver, Eight Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early Georg Jensen "Cactus" pastry fork in sterling silver. Dated 1915-1930. Eight pieces in stock
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco 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.
- What is sterling silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Sterling silver is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Depending on the composition, the alloy may be nickel, copper, brass or other metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- Why is sterling silver so cheap?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Sterling silver is so cheap because of two main factors. First, it contains just 92.5% pure silver, so the cost of raw materials to produce it is lower than that of other types of silver. Second, the supply of silver is generally greater than that of other precious metals like gold and platinum, leading to lower prices. Explore a collection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and sterling silver is its composition. Silver is a general term used to describe metal that is rich in or made completely of the element silver. Sterling silver is a specific alloy with 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like nickel or brass. Fine silver is the term for 99.9% pure silver. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of silver jewelry, watches, tableware and decorative accents.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Sterling silver is real silver, not fake. However, it is not solid silver. A piece of sterling silver usually contains 92.5% pure silver, and the remainder of its content comes from base metals. Sterling silver is a popular material for jewelry because it is durable and resists tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if Oneida is sterling silver, look for a metal hallmark. Although best known for manufacturing stainless steel, Oneida did produce a limited number of sterling silver-plated pieces. Normally, these items will bear the Oneida name along with the word "plate." Explore a selection of Oneida silverware and tableware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if something is sterling silver, first search it for purity marks. Makers often indicate sterling silver with hallmarks like “925,” "STER" or "STERLING," but some pieces may feature alternate hallmarks. Researching the markings on your piece using trusted online resources can help you identify its materials. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean weighted sterling silver, use a cleaning product formulated for sterling silver and a soft lint-free cloth. Keep dust at bay by wiping the object down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Always dry the silver with a soft towel after cleaning. Find a collection of weighted sterling silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024No, not all sterling silver is marked 925. Although all sterling silver usually features hallmarks, these markings do vary. You may sometimes see STERLING or STER used in place of 925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Generally, most experts agree that .925 or 925 sterling silver is the best sterling silver for earrings. This variety of sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. As a result, it has the cool color and sleek appearance of silver, with another base metal to strengthen it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sterling silver earrings.
- Does sterling silver turn green?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, sterling silver does sometimes turn green. The discoloration occurs due to a chemical reaction between the precious metal and compounds in the air, sweat and chemicals found in some products. To reduce the risk of discoloration, avoid wearing your sterling silver jewelry while bathing, swimming, applying skin and personal care products or working with household chemicals. Shop a selection of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Gorham sterling silver, study the marks found on the piece. Pieces made after 1848 will have a letter or symbol stamp. You can use an authoritative online reference to figure out the manufacturing year of the piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Gorham sterling silver on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
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