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Edwardian Sterling Silver Hot Milk or Water Jug
By Mappin Webb
Located in Berlin, DE
Edwardian sterling silver hot milk or water jug, having a plain octagonal panelled and bellied body
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer, Antique George III
By Thomas Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver teaware collection. This impressive antique George III sterling silver cream jug has a helmet
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Irish Silver - Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug - Dublin 1795
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Dublin in 1795 by Thomas Jones, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Cream
Category

Antique 1790s Irish Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1793 Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver cream jug by Hester Bateman, 1793, London. Handsome with fluted body & acanthus
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Water or Cordial Jug, Antique George V
By Elkington Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver water/cordial jug; an
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Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug, Antique Edwardian
By W C. Sissons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian glass and English sterling silver claret jug
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mounted Cut Glass Lemonade Jug, Hallmarked 1904
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in London, GB
Substantial sterling silver mounted lemonade jug with decoration cut in to the glass body and star
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Aesthetic Period Victorian Sterling Silver Water Jug
By H.J. Lias Son
Located in London, London
, Antique, Sterling Silver Water Jug stands on three ball feet, and features reed detailing to the body and
Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Mounted Glass Claret Jug, Hallmarked London 1892
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, GB
An elegant silver mounted glass claret jug with star cut base and silver top with handle
Category

Antique 1890s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug
By David Crichton Rait
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine large and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Cellini style claret jug; an
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Beer or Water Jug, Vintage Elizabeth II
By James Wakely Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver beer/water jug
Category

Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Topped Cut Glass Claret Jug, Hallmarked 1890
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, GB
star cut to the base. Sterling silver handle and top hallmarked Birmingham 1890. Deceptive in that
Category

Antique 1890s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Ewer Jug by John Bridge, 1825
Located in London, GB
This is a really superb antique sterling silver ewer with hallmarks for London 1825 and the makers
Category

Antique 1820s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Georgian Sterling Silver Cream Jug Pitcher William Abdy, London, 1809
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Georgian English Sterling Silver crested cream jug of outstanding quality and good
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Hot Water Jug
By Hamilton Inches Ltd.
Located in VALENZA, IT
the handles. The magnificent sterling silver spout is engraved The inside of the jug and the underside
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Hot Water Jug Heat Stand
By John Wakelin William Taylor
Located in Milford, NH
George III sterling silver hot water jug and heat stand, John Wakelin and William Taylor, Panton
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Etched Glass Engraved Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug - 1875
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is beautiful in design, with etching to the glass which mirrors the engraving
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Etched Glass Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug from 1868
By William and George Sissons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is urn shaped, and features floral etched glass and a bright cut engraved mount
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Glass Claret Jug
By Edgar Finley Hugh Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted, handblown, threaded glass claret jug, London, 1886
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Teapot and Cream Jug London 1839
By Joseph Angell I John Angell I 1
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver teapot and cream jug Date : Hallmarked in London in 1839 for Joseph and
Category

Antique 1830s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Aesthetic design Antique Glass Sterling Silver Claret Jug from 1906
By Heath Middleton
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is a superb example of Aesthetic design. The triangular glass body has
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Antique Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug, 1896
By Gibson Langman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian cut glass and sterling silver mounted claret jug has a tapering cylindrical bulbous form
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jug London 1854, 19th Century
By Henry Holland 1
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian sterling silver cream jug with hallmarks for London 1854 and the
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen, Denmark, Art Deco Sauce Jug in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen (1884 - 1940), Denmark. Art deco sauce jug in sterling silver with handle in ebony
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Stylish Antique Glass Sterling Silver Claret Jug, John Grinsell
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Claret Jug, features a hobnail cut glass body, and a plain mount with gadroon borders. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cut-Glass and Sterling Silver-Mounted Claret Jug, Antique Victorian
By Horace Woodward Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian English sterling silver and cut-glass claret jug has a circular rounded form onto a spreading foot
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer and Sugar Bowl, Antique George V
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cream jug is fitted with impressive sterling silver opposing scroll handle ornamented with a leaf
Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Period Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Heath Middleton, 1895
By Heath Middleton
Located in London, London
, antique sterling silver claret jug, features an elongated body with a swirl effect to the glass, and a
Category

Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty Glass Sterling Silver Claret Jug - Walrus - Philip John Cassidy 1995
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1995 by Philip John Cassidy, this charming Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is
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1990s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug by William Hutton Sons, 1898
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, London
silver claret jug, has a plain sterling silver mount and an oval cut glass body. The claret jug measures
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Elkington Co 1880s Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug
By Frederick Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian English sterling silver Cellini style claret jug has a ewer shaped form onto a circular pedestal
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Teapot and Milk Jug in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau teapot and milk jug in sterling silver with handle and knob in ebony
Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Claret Jug from 1898
Located in London, London
, sterling silver Claret jug, features a glass body, and a silver gilt mount and handle. The claret jug
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Stourbridge Rock Crystal by Thomas Webb Claret Jug
By Thomas Webb Sons, Charles Edwards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1891 by Charles Edwards, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Panelled Glass Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Mappin Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by Mappin & Webb, this very stylish, antique sterling silver
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Gilt Mounted Claret Jug, Antique Victorian
By Charles Edwards
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian English sterling silver and glass antique claret jug has a tapering cylindrical panelled form
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Wine or Water Jug by Fogelberg Gilbert
By Andrew Fogelberg Stephen Gilbert
Located in London, London
silver wine ewer or water jug, features neoclassical decoration, bead borders and a wicker handle. The
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Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Glass Sterling Silver Lemonade Jug, John Grinsell Sons, 1893
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Lemonade Jug, features panelled glass, a removable ice holder, and a plain silver mount and
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Topped Cut Glass Claret Jug, Hallmarked London 1895
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in London, GB
Sterling silver topped claret jug with spiral cut spherical glass body by John Grinsell and Sons
Category

Antique 1890s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Novelty Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, London
Made circa 1950 by Tiffany & Co., this sterling silver novelty cream Jug, takes the form of an
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Claret Jugs - London 1874 Charles Boyton
By Charles Boyton
Located in London, London
Silver Pair of Claret Jugs, feature plain glass bodies, and ornate silver mounts with bacchus masks and
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Design Victorian Antique Glass Sterling Silver Claret Jug from 1880
By Creswick Co. 1
Located in London, London
, sterling silver claret jug has an unusual and pleasingly simple design. The plain angular handle is
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Danish Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer, Arts and Crafts Style
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Danish sterling silver cream jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot, all
Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Elaborately Engraved Armada Jug, 1868
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver elaborately engraved claret jug. The jug has a lid opening
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen, Kosmos Cream Jug in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen. Kosmos cream jug in sterling silver with ebony handle. Design 45D
Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Hobnail Cut Claret Jug by Heath Middleton
By Heath Middleton
Located in New York, NY
Large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted hobnail-cut claret jug with hinged lid, Birmingham
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Hot Water or Coffee Jug
By John Aldwinckle James Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver hot water / coffee jug; an addition
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Scottish Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer and Sugar Bow
By Hamilton Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, Fine and impressive antique George VI Scottish sterling silver cream jug and sugar
Category

Vintage 1930s Scottish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Whiskey Jugs, Antique Edwardian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Edwardian sterling silver and blown glass whiskey jugs have a plain ovoid form. The cylindrical necks of
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Small Antique Cream Jug, English, Sterling Silver, Milk Pourer, Hallmarked 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique cream jug. An English, sterling silver milk pourer, dating to the early
Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty Red Glass and Sterling Silver Owl Claret Jug from London, 1972
By Israel Freeman Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
, sterling silver claret jug, is modelled to look like an owl, with a red glass body and amber colored eyes
Category

Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt and Cut Crystal Claret Jug 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver-gilt mounted claret jug, with makers mark for
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Cut Glass Sterling Silver Pair Of Claret Jugs from 1894
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, London
, sterling silver claret Jugs feature tall silver mounts with lids, silver bases, beaded borders and central
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Novelty Collectible Sterling Silver Monkey Claret Jug by Hodd Son 1909
By Richard Hodd Son
Located in London, London
, sterling silver claret jug, is in the form of a monkey, realistically posed and with glass eyes. The claret
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Midcentury Sterling Silver and Glass Cocktail Jug Spoon, Michelson 1960
By Anton Michelsen
Located in London, London
Made By Anton Michelson of Denmark, circa 1960, this handsome Sterling Silver Cocktail Jug, is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Engraved Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug from London in 1808
Located in London, London
silver cream jug, has a band of engraving around the body, reed borders, and a vacant cartouche. The
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Marples Co, 1907
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique English Edwardian clear cut crystal and sterling silver mounted claret
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sterling silver jug you’re looking for. Each sterling silver jug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for a sterling silver jug, we have 847 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling silver jug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sterling silver jug, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. John Grinsell Sons, Edward Barnard Sons and Elkington Co. each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver jug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Jug?

Prices for a sterling silver jug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $89 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,392.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Sterling Silver Jug
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2021
    Sterling 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, 2024
    Whether 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.