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Puiforcat Sterling Silver Pen Holder, France, 1970s
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Munich, DE
Jean Emile Puiforcat elegant pen holder made in sterling silver and teak wood, France, 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen & Tray for Desk Set enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with hand-painted fired enamel
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fountain Pen Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain Pen Sterling Silver 925/1000 with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. Fountain Pen
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain pen in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. With 14 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Ballpoint Pen Modern Contemporary Style Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Ballpoint Pen cylindrical for large Desk. Ballpoint Pen in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated
Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Ballpoint Pen Sterling Silver with Translucent Fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Ballpoint pen in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. With Sheaffer
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Pen Holder Fire Enamel Miniatures Hand Painted Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table pen holder with long ballpoint pen in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with very fine
Category

1990s Italian Islamic Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18-Karat Gold Pen by Jean Schlumberger
By Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stunning, signed and rare Tiffany & Co. sterling silver and 18-karat gold pen was
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Handled Miniature Besom Broom Pen Wipe, 1884, W Thornhill & Co
By Walter Thornhill & Co 1
Located in London, GB
Antique miniature silver handled besom broom. Made by Victorian Novelty Specialists, W. Thornhill
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Desk Set stripes enamel Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen and Tray.Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen and tray for a Desk Set green enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
4640-5320 - Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Estate Gold Plated Ballpoint Pen Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Gold Plated Ballpoint Pen 5.25" Sterling Silver TIF272 With New Refill. Made
Category

1990s American More Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
By Reid and Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique George V English sterling silver knife
Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Pen Set 1 Pen With Missing Cover Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Missing. This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co sterling silver pen has a weight of 18.9 Grams. These pens
Category

1990s American Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Designed by Elsa Perreti Ballpoint Pen 5" Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Designed by Elsa Perreti Ballpoint Pen 5" Sterling Silver TIF715 This elegant
Category

1990s American Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Ballpoint Pen 5" Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Ballpoint Pen 5" Silver TIF423 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co sterling
Category

1990s American Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

William Plummer 1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer / Pen Tray
By William Plummer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver candle snuffer / pen
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Fountain Pen Nib Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver fountain pen nib cufflinks
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

21° Century Italian Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Biro in argento massiccio, completamente lavorata a mano e incisa con volute barocche. La cura con cui è stata realizzata questa penna biro ne denota l'esperienza e la mano d'artist...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Fountain Pen
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Fountain pen made of solid silver, completely handcrafted and engraved with baroque volutes. The care with which this fountain pen was made denotes the experience and artistic hand ...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Excellent Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Doue Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen
By Mont Blanc
Located in Toronto, CA
For your consideration is this fantastic Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Doue Sterling Silver
Category

2010s German Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Bic 50th Anniversary Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen, 2010
Located in Braintree, GB
A rare and elegant Bic 50th Anniversary Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen crafted in solid 925 sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tibaldi Montegrappa Bentley Crewe Collection, Sterling Silver Fountain Pen
Located in Surfside, FL
Tibaldi Montegrappa for Bentley 60th Anniversary Crewe Collection sterling silver fountain pen. 18k
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Executive T Clip Ballpoint Pen
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine T Clip Executive ballpoint pen. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Together with its
Category

20th Century German Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Excellent MONTBLANC Martele Solitaire Sterling Silver ballpoint PEN Boxed
By Montblanc
Located in Toronto, CA
Material : sterling silver Length with cap closed 150 mm (6 Inches ) Serial Number: Intact Engraved on
Category

Late 20th Century German Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Bateman I Antique English Sterling Silver Snuffer / Pen Tray
By William Bateman I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver snuffer/pen tray made by
Category

Antique 1810s British George III Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Montegrappa Special Reserve 1996 Sterling Silver Rollerball Pen Limited Edition
By Montegrappa
Located in New York, NY
Montegrappa, Special Reserve sterling silver rollerball pen. Made in Italy in 1996, this extremely
Category

1990s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate “T” Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate “T” Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen TIF716 Newly Polished and looks wonderful
Category

1990s American Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray, desk tray
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Paloma Picasso Mini Ballpoint Pen
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.  Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Length: 3.75 inches Diameter: 11.30 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz Art
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Sterling Silver

Limited Edition Montegrappa St. Andrews Links Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited edition Montegrappa "St. Andrews Links" fountain pen in sterling silver with 18k nib 153
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Fountain Pen
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
English Sterling Silver Haviland-Nye Hallmarked Fountain Pen With A Schmidt Medium Nib, With A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
sleek twisted pattern by Angela Cummings. Crafted in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with high polished
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Limited Edition Omas for Maserati Sterling Silver with 18k Nib Fountain Pen
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited edition Omas for Maserati fountain pen in sterling silver with 18k nib #0708/1200. Made in
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tibaldi for Bentley Azure Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver with 18k Nib
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited edition #051/500 Tibaldi for Bentley Azure fountain pen in sterling silver with 18K nib
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Montegrappa Invito a La Traviata Emozioni Fountain Pen. Sterling Silver. 18k Nib
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Montegrappa Fountain Pen, Italia Invito a LA TRAVIATA in sterling silver with 18k
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
sleek twisted pattern by Angela Cummings. Crafted in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with high polished
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
An impressive oval Antique solid Silver Inkstand standing on four scroll feet with a shaped rim and
Category

20th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Montblanc Boheme Sterling Silver Sapphire 18K Nib Fountain Pen & Pencil Set
By Mont Blanc
Located in Toronto, CA
Fountain Pen & Mechanical Pencil Set Package Contain Two 2 Montblanc Boheme Sterling Silver Sapphire
Category

Early 2000s German Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Monaco Ball Point Pen with Carbon Fibre Effect Resin in Sterling Silver
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Monaco ball point pen with carbon fibre effect resin in sterling silver The body of the pen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Catchall or Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze catchall or pen tray
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Montegrappa Sterling Silver Gold Tone Finish Fountain Pen with 18 Karat Gold Nib
By Montegrappa
Located in Braintree, GB
Montegrappa - Sterling silver gold tone finish fountain pen with 18k yellow gold nib. Made in
Category

1990s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze notepad holder with
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze notepad holder with
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Golf Ball Tee Ballpoint Pen - 018
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Golf Ball Tee Ballpoint Pen. The simple & sleek design is functional and
Category

1990s French Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Golf Ball Tee Ballpoint Pen - 017
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Golf Ball Tee Ballpoint Pen. The simple & sleek design is functional and
Category

1990s North American Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver

Montegrappa Invito a La Traviata Emozioni in musica fountain pen in sterling
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Montegrappa Fountain Pen, Italia Invito a LA TRAVIATA in sterling silver with 18k
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Fountain Pen A Haviland-Nye
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Sterling Silver A Haviland-Nye Hallmarked Fountain Pen With A Schmidt Medium Nib, With A Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Novelty fountain pen nib shaped silver inkwell made in London in 1904
By Alexander Clark & Co.
Located in London, London
, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Inkwell, is modelled as a fountain pen nib. The ink stand measures 5.25"(13.5cm
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Inkstand 272
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
single floral bud motif. Completing the set is the original Georg Jensen sterling silver ink well pen
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Inkstand 272
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Inkstand 272
H 0.79 in W 7.76 in D 12.01 in
Michel Perchin Silver Gilt Fountain Pen, Russian Imperial Blue Enamel, Germany.
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a Michel Perchin Pen. Sterling silver gilt and enamel fountain pen, made in
Category

Late 20th Century German Contemporary Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Krone Edgar Allan Poe Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Original Box
Located in Plainview, NY
subtle violet veins. Its sterling silver cap and endpiece are adorned with beautifully hand-painted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gothic Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Golf Club Ballpoint Pen
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Golf Club Ballpoint Pen - Sterling silver Tiffany & Co. ballpoint pen with golf club
Category

20th Century German Desk Accessories

Early 20th Century Double Ink Well Red and Black with a Pen Wipe London, England
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century crystal double ink well with a sterling silver lid from London England circa
Category

Early 20th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Visconti Divina Elegance Blue Ball Point Pen
By Visconti
Located in Troy, MI
. The body of this pen is accented by strips and sections made of solid sterling silver, adding to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pen
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver pen Stylish and chic hammered sterling silver pen with steel nib
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Propelling Pencil, Whistle and Pen Knife by Thornhill
By Walter Thornhill & Co 1
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual sterling silver combination propelling pencil, whistle and pen knife. Fashioned
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Liberty & Co ‘Cymric’ Silver Pen Tray
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
‘Cymric’ silver pen tray by Liberty & Co with turquoise cabochons Hallmarked L & Co Birmingham
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Liberty & Co ‘Cymric’ Silver Pen Tray
Liberty & Co ‘Cymric’ Silver Pen Tray
H 0.25 in W 10.5 in D 2.75 in
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Sterling Silver Pen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sterling silver pen available at 1stDibs. A sterling silver pen — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the sterling silver pen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sterling silver pen made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Montblanc, W. J. Myatt & Co. and Asprey International Limited each produced at least one beautiful sterling silver pen that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sterling Silver Pen?

The average selling price for a sterling silver pen at 1stDibs is $1,175, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $8,600 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sterling Silver Pen
  • 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 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 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 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.