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1929 George V Sterling Silver Tyg Presentation Cup by Atkin Brothers
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional condition. The antique sterling silver trophy cup has been professionally polished and is in
Category

Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Presentation/Champagne Cup
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional antique sterling silver trophy cup has a plain baluster shaped form onto a circular spreading foot
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George VI Art Deco Sterling Silver Presentation Trophy
By J T Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver trophy with greyhound
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1915 Gorham Sterling Silver Ewer Hambletonian Race Trophy Goshen, NY
By Gorham
Located in Cape May, NJ
sterling silver and made by Gorham. It is hallmarked on the bottom Sterling 537L and the Gorham hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Sterling Silver Riding Trophy by Robert Hennell III, 1867
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian Sterling Silver Riding Trophy by Robert Hennell III from 1867 In excellent
Category

Antique 19th Century Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trophy Cup - Large with 3 Handles - American Sterling Silver - C 1910
By Barbour
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver 3-handled trophy cup. Made by Barbour in Hartford, ca. 1910. Cylindrical with
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Cup Cover / Lidded Trophy 1812
By Richard Sibley
Located in London, GB
An impressive George III Antique solid Silver Cup & Cover featuring a beautiful embellished
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Wine Coolers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover (1932)
By C S Harris Sons Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique sterling silver trophy cup with stand has a plain campania shaped form onto a circular spreading
Category

Vintage 1930s English Regency Vases

Antique Art Nouveau English Sterling Silver Sporting Trophy Cup Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Magnificent large and rare English Sterling Silver Sporting Trophy Cup Centerpiece of generous
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Lidded Cup Trophy 1927 Regency Snake Handles Vase Cooler
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, GB
A magnificent solid Silver Cup with a monumental push fit lid. The Trophy is created in the Regency
Category

20th Century English Regency Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Three Handled Cup or Trophy, London, 1910
By Holland, Aldwinckle, Slater
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Dome Lidded Tureen or Horse Racing Trophy
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A Tiffany & Company, circa 1870, Sterling Silver Horse Racing Trophy, Dome-Lidded Tureen with Acorn
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Soup Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Italy, a Rare Sterling Silver, Enamel, and Marble Trophy Cup, C. 1970
By Gucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gucci Italy, a rare sterling silver, enamel, and marble trophy cup, C. 1970 With double GG
Category

20th Century Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Sterling Water Pitcher or Horse Racing Trophy
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Water Pitcher / Horse Racing Trophy. A straight neck with
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Golfers Trophy
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Handsome sterling silver English golfers trophy with distinctive handles. Unique design with golf
Category

Vintage 1930s English Decorative Objects

Antique 1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover
By Samuel Smith Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
foot. The body of this antique sterling silver trophy cup is embellished with fine chased bud style
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Solid Silver Monumental Trophy Cup Cover, Angell, circa 1848
By Joseph Angell Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century magnificent Victorian solid silver monumental trophy cup and cover, Campana
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Monumental Trophy Cup Cover, Angell, circa 1848
By Joseph Angell Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century magnificent Victorian solid silver monumental trophy cup and cover, Campana
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Colonial Solid Silver Trophy Cup and Cover, Gordon Co
By George Gordon Co 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century unique and exceptional Indian Colonial solid silver presentation trophy cup
Category

Antique 1830s Indian Regency Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Trophy Vase, Hunt Roskell, circa 1908
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Edwardian solid silver decorative trophy vase, exceptionally heavy
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Trophy Cup Cover, London, circa 1865
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver trophy cup and cover, richly gilt, large, heavy and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Sterling, Cut Glass Cocktail Shaker or Trophy, New Rochelle N Y, 1912
Located in San Francisco, CA
American sterling, cut glass cocktail shaker / trophy, New Rochelle, N Y 1912. A cocktail shaker
Category

Vintage 1910s American Sporting Art Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Arts Crafts Scottish Three Handled Loving Cup Bowl Trophy Glasgow 1905
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Arts & Crafts Scottish Silver three handled Cup in an elegant Arts & Crafts
Category

20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Darts Trophy - Hallmarked in 1938
By A.L. Davenport Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by A. L. Davenport, this Sterling Silver Darts Trophy, is modelled
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

1955 Sterling Silver Fireman Ornament Trophy by Walker Hall
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver presentation
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

Exceptional Art Deco Trophy Hippo Teeth Sterling Silver Mirror
Located in Bellport, NY
and Sterling Silver Mirror, was created by one of the finest and oldest taxidermy houses in the world
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Taxidermy

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Italy, a Rare Sterling Silver, Enamel, and Marble Trophy Cup, C. 1970
By Gucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gucci Italy, a rare sterling silver, enamel, and marble trophy cup, C. 1970 With double GG
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Model Greyhounds on Plinth with Glass Bowl 1937 Trophy Statue
By Charles Boyton
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous vintage solid Silver model of three Greyhounds standing on a circular silver base on a
Category

20th Century English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical style antique silver trophy cup cover
By Robert Sebastian Garrard Co
Located in London, GB
Elegant urn-shaped silver trophy cup and cover in the restrained and graceful neoclassical Adam
Category

Vintage 1910s British Neoclassical Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two-handled handmade silver trophy cup cover
By Charles Boyton Sons, Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Highly decorated silver trophy cup and cover with hand chased leaf and flowerhead decorations, open
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Hunting Trophy, Elkington, circa 1894
By Elkington Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description:  Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver important figural hunting statue
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Irish 800 Silver Two Handled Mantel Trophy Urn Compote Cup 450g
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Dublin Ireland 800 sterling silver lidded and footed trophy urn featuring Georgian styling
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Urns

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Era Sterling Silver Trophy Cup on Marble Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s sterling silver trophy mounted on green marble base.
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Trophy Hallmarked in 1935 by Mappin Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1935 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, sterling silver trophy, is
Category

Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art deco sterling silver trophy made in London in 1927
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Trophy, is in the art deco taste, with reed borders around the handles, and a shaped border
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Design Sterling Silver Trophy or Bowl by H. Phillips of London 1926
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1926 by H. Phillips, this attractive, Art Nouveau, Sterling Silver Trophy
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large 13" Sterling Silver Trophy Cup with Three Horn Handles by Dieges Clust
By Dieges Clust
Located in Toledo, OH
Unusual large sterling silver trophy cup with three Horn handles by Dieges & Clust, New York
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Trophy Cup with Rowing Interest
By Hilliard Thomason
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver trophy cup with
Category

Vintage 1970s British Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art deco sterling silver trophy cup and cover made by Mappin Webb in 1936
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Mappin & Webb, this striking, Sterling Silver Trophy Cup & Cover
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Golf-Themed Sterling Silver Trophy, Circa 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a unique, antique silver golf trophy. This sterling silver trophy was designed during
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Trophy Lidded Cup and Cover 1930 Champagne Cooler
By Boodle Dunthorne
Located in London, GB
An impressive solid Silver Trophy with a substantial domed lid. The Trophy has two scroll handles
Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monumental 123.5 Troy Ounce Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Trophy From 1909
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1909 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this monumental Antique, Edwardian, Sterling
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Trophy Chalice of the Monkton Combe School, 1912
By William Hutton Sons
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A sterling silver chalice produced by William Hutton Sons. The cup is marked with the motto
Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Trophy Cup and Cover by Richard Comyns in 1934
By Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1934 by Richard Comyns, this exceptional, Art Deco, George V, sterling
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1961 Amsterdam Saratoga Sterling Silver Horse Racing Trophy Tray Dish 364g
Located in Dayton, OH
, Saratoga, sterling silver trophy tray featuring the 1961 winner Reinzi, a thouroughbred owned by J
Category

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Golf Theme Trophy Cup
By Synyer Beddoes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver golf theme trophy cup
Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elkington Royal Silversmith English Sterling Silver 1923 Trophy Centerpiece
By Elkington Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elkington & Co. sterling silver trophy / centerpiece made in Birmingham, England in 1923 with
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1918 Antique George V Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By William Hutton Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
unembellished with subtly flared rim. This sterling silver trophy bowl is fitted with a pair of impressive
Category

Vintage 1910s British Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover by Mappin Webb Ltd
By Mappin Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
spreading pedestal foot. The plain body of this antique sterling silver trophy cup is encompassed with an
Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup Trophy
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup / trophy; part of
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Presentation Trophy Cup
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver presentation cup made
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Reed Barton Sterling Silver Engraved Anniversary Cup Trophy
By Reed Barton
Located in Miami, FL
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Engraved Anniversary cup trophy Offered for sale is a 1967
Category

Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Lidded Cup Trophy Wine Champagne Cooler, 1824
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique George IV sterling Silver Cup & Cover with two handles. The Lid and Cup are
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Agricultural Trophy Cup, Hallmarked London 1876
By Robert Harper
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The very ample goblet-shaped body atop a ringed stem rising from spreading circular foot, the interior having a faint gilt wash, the exterior engraved on one side "Royal Counties, Ha...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Golf Trophy Modelled as a Golf Club
By Fattorini Sons 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1936 by Fattorini & Sons, this handsome, sterling silver Golf Trophy is
Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Large Sterling Silver Cup Cover / Trophy 1937 Horse Equestrian
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent solid silver Art Deco Cup & Cover / trophy. This impressive piece exemplifies the
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Trophies For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of sterling silver trophies available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique sterling silver trophies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Sterling silver trophies have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Sterling silver trophies are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made sterling silver trophies over the years, but those made by Elkington Co., Tiffany Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Sterling Silver Trophies?

Prices for sterling silver trophies start at $225 and top out at $49,000 with the average selling for $2,935.

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 Trophies
  • 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.