Silver & Jewelry

Learn how an antique silver appraiser checks marks, weight, pattern, and condition to estimate antique silver value and price.

vintage costume jewelry appraisal: Learn how to assess vintage costume jewelry value using marks, materials, condition, and style before you sell or insure it.

Learn how to evaluate antique silverware appraisal clues, from silver hallmarks and condition to pattern, maker, and resale demand.

Learn how to check silver pitcher value by examining hallmarks, condition, age, weight, and style. Includes a practical value checklist and FAQ.

Silver hallmarks identification helps you answer one of the most important questions about an old spoon, tray, tea set, box, watch case, or piece of jewelry: is it sterling silver, silverplate, coin silver, or something else? The answer can change value dramatically. A mark can point to metal standard, maker, assay office, date letter, country, … Read more