Why is sterling silver called sterling?

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.

Is Thai silver sterling silver?

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.

What is bad for sterling silver?

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.

What is antique sterling silver?

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 world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a sterling silver Vesta?

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.

How do I identify sterling silver?

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.

Why is sterling silver so cheap?

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.

What is sterling silver made of?

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.

Are sterling-silver spoons solid silver?

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 world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Is sterling silver real silver or fake?

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.

What's the difference between silver and sterling silver?

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.

Is all sterling silver marked 925?

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.

What sterling silver is best for earrings?

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.

Does sterling silver turn green?

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.

How do I identify Gorham sterling silver?

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.

How can you tell if Oneida is sterling silver?

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.

How can you tell if something is sterling silver?

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.

How do I clean weighted sterling silver?

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.

Can you shower with 925 sterling silver?

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.

How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?

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.

Sterling Silver Birds

Bird Brooches

Bird Pendant Necklace

Antique George V Sterling Silver Bird Ornament (1926)

$3,346

Antique George V Sterling Silver Bird Ornament (1926)

By Ludwig Neresheimer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V cast sterling silver bird ornament; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati Sterling Silver Bird Sculpture

$5,136

Buccellati Sterling Silver Bird Sculpture

By Buccellati

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A finely modeled Sterling Silver bird sculpture by Buccellati, with beautifully textured plumage and a highly naturalistic silhouette.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bird-Form Salt Cellar, Hanau, Germany, 20th Century

$410

Sterling Silver Bird-Form Salt Cellar, Hanau, Germany, 20th Century

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Figural Sterling Silver Bird-Form Salt Cellar Hanau, Germany Late 19th-20th century Charming figural salt cellar crafted in silver, formed as a stylized bird standing on finely deta...

Category

20th Century German Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament

$6,319

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Table Ornament

By Tane Orfebres

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Antique John Wendt Sterling Silver Bird Pattern Ice Cream Spoons

$1,200

Set of 6 Antique John Wendt Sterling Silver Bird Pattern Ice Cream Spoons

By Tiffany & Co., John Wendt, George Sharp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of antique ice cream spoons (or shaped spoons). In sterling silver. By John Wendt. In the Bird pattern.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Bird Peppers, European, Circa 1920

$1,905

Antique Sterling Silver Bird Peppers, European, Circa 1920

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These unusual sterling silver peppers incorporate an array of pierced 'pepper' hole to the opening of the bird's beak.

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1976 Sterling Silver Bird Sculpture by C J Vander, London

$2,588

Vintage 1976 Sterling Silver Bird Sculpture by C J Vander, London

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This impressive vintage cast sterling silver ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a bird*.

Category

20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Bird Pepperettes by William Hornby, 1901, UK

$2,725

Edwardian Sterling Silver Bird Pepperettes by William Hornby, 1901, UK

By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperettes modelled in the form of birds; an addition to our collectable silver collection These exce...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Enamel and Sterling Silver Bird Menu / Card Holders (1909)

$3,346 / set

Antique Edwardian Enamel and Sterling Silver Bird Menu / Card Holders (1909)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel bird menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware co...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch or Pin No. 320

$595

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch or Pin No. 320

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver pin or brooch. Model no. 320. In the form of a bird in flight.

Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers

$6,761

Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers

By George Bedingham

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These exceptional sterling silver bird pepper shakers are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silvorra Antique Style Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Pendant with Ruby & Diamonds

$1,000 / item

Silvorra Antique Style Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Pendant with Ruby & Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

This striking 3.65 carats bird brooch pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and is adorned with pavé set round diamonds measuring approximately 0.89 mm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Brutalist Gothic 925 Sterling Silver Bird Talon Ring Size 6 to 6.25

$225Sale Price|29% Off

Brutalist Gothic 925 Sterling Silver Bird Talon Ring Size 6 to 6.25

Located in Eagan, MN

This is a very unique item!! And I have several of them as shown in the photo. This listing is for one. It fits a 6 to 6.25 ring finger. They are 1.75 inches long and stamped "92...

Category

2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bird Head No. 11, sterling silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose

$950

Bird Head No. 11, sterling silver bird with black glass eyes, Original Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in 1989 during his time at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, this Bird Head is a part of the early collection of the Jim Rose estate. The bird head itself is produc...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Large 6cm Size Rare 5 Berry Design 70

$1,295

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch Large 6cm Size Rare 5 Berry Design 70

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

This is the largest Georg Jensen sterling silver pin brooch in the form of a dove with laurel leaves.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Sterling Silver Pheasants Bird Models Figurines 1921

$10,586

Pair Antique Sterling Silver Pheasants Bird Models Figurines 1921

By Berthold Muller

Located in London, GB

A pair of Antique Solid Silver Pheasants modelled with a lovely attention to detail. The set features a Cock Pheasant and a Hen Pheasant with flared wings. Made in Germany with Engl...

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Brooch #165 with Bird from 1930s

$490

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Brooch #165 with Bird from 1930s

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Georg Jensen sterling silver hand hammered brooch, in pattern number 165, depicting a bird and stylized natural motifs, made between 1933 and 1944.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cairo by Gorham Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter with Man and Bird Art Silver GW

$2,759

Cairo by Gorham Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter with Man and Bird Art Silver GW

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorham Captivating sterling silver sugar sifter measuring 8" with mixed metals design similar to Cairo by Gorham, although these metals are gilded, not inlaid metals.

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 58 pc Aesthetic Birds

$27,720 / set

Japanese by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 58 pc Aesthetic Birds

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rare Japanese by Whiting, circa 1874, sterling silver flatware set - 58 pieces. This Japonesque Aesthetic movement pattern features a multi-motif design depicting realistic birds amo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 pc Aesthetic Birds

$11,950 / set

Japanese by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 pc Aesthetic Birds

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rare Japanese by Whiting, circa 1874, sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces plus 8 Mother of Pearl handle knives- 53 pieces total, in beautiful vintage chest.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Grapes and Crested Birds", Art Deco Sterling Silver Bonbonnière, Sweden

$14,800Sale Price|20% Off

"Grapes and Crested Birds", Art Deco Sterling Silver Bonbonnière, Sweden

By CG Hallberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of the most spectacular pieces of Swedish Grace/Art Deco artisanry we have ever seen, this covered bonbonnière by C. G. Hallberg features a series of crested birds and grape vine...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chick Condiment Set

$6,761 / set

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chick Condiment Set

By Robert Hennell IV

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English cast sterling silver three piece bird condiment set; an addition to our novelty silver cruets/condiments collectio...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage English Silver Table Bell Christopher Lawrence Warbler Bird On Bullrush

$2,253

Vintage English Silver Table Bell Christopher Lawrence Warbler Bird On Bullrush

By Christopher Lawrence

Located in Norwich, England

A vintage sterling solid silver and silver-gilt table bell made in London in 1982 by Christopher Nigel Lawrence. Hallmarked. The handle formed with a warbler perched on a bull rush,...

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Stephanus Paul Ora & Co Silver Game Bird Menu Holders, Set of Four

$1,352

Stephanus Paul Ora & Co Silver Game Bird Menu Holders, Set of Four

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine chased feathering and ground detail give texture to each bird within its frame. Rising behind each pierced roundel is an arched rectangular wire support that creates the tens...

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Kettle on Stand with Birds and Foliage

$49,500

Japanese by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Kettle on Stand with Birds and Foliage

Located in Big Bend, WI

Japanese by Tiffany & Co. sterling kettle on stand with hand chased birds and applied foliage as presented in the Magnificent Tiffany book by John Loring.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/Grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910

$3,073

Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/Grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910

Located in London, GB

The silver bird is realistically modelled with immaculate proportions, intricate detailing and a wonderful touch of novelty.

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pair Belgian Silver Grouse Game Birds 19th Century

$2,527 / set

Antique Pair Belgian Silver Grouse Game Birds 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning Antique Belgian pair of silver grouse with exceptional detailing to the modelling of the birds, bearing the makers mark ZL and the silver mark A835 405g (13.02 oz....

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Dutch Solid Silver Model Grouse Bird Figurine c. 1920

$6,761

Antique Dutch Solid Silver Model Grouse Bird Figurine c. 1920

Located in London, GB

A lovely and substantial Antique Solid Silver Model of a Grouse. This Bird Figurine is modelled with a nice attention to detail and is of generous size. Made in Europe in c. 1920. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare William III Silver Flagon, London, 1698, by Joseph Bird

$9,800

Rare William III Silver Flagon, London, 1698, by Joseph Bird

Located in Milford, NH

An extremely rare William III English silver flagon, hallmarked by maker Joseph Bird, London, 1698, with Latin armorial with lion which translates to “Not the Cross, but the Light”. ...

Category

Antique 1690s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Decorative Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Quail Birds

$513Sale Price / item|20% Off

Decorative Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Quail Birds

Located in Wembley, GB

Silver Birds Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Sliver Quail Birds. Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of quail bi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Pair Antique Silver Pheasants Model Birds Figurines Germany c. 1900

$13,591

Pair Antique Silver Pheasants Model Birds Figurines Germany c. 1900

Located in London, GB

A pair of Antique Solid Silver Pheasants made in a classic style with a lovely attention to detail. The pair consists of a Cock Pheasant and a Hen Pheasant, each unique and modelled ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Porcelain and Pure Silver Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers by Emilia Castillo

$2,950 / set

Porcelain and Pure Silver Bird Salt & Pepper Shakers by Emilia Castillo

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming and whimsical set of handcrafted salt and pepper shakers by renowned Mexican designer Emilia Castillo. Made in Taxco, this sculptural pair is crafted in white porcelain wi...

Category

1990s Mexican Organic Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Los Castillo Signed Mexican Sterling Cream and Sugar with Lapis Birds

$1,260 / set

Pair of Los Castillo Signed Mexican Sterling Cream and Sugar with Lapis Birds

By Los Castillo

Located in Buffalo, NY

A stunning and rare pair of sterling silver Los Castillo cream and sugar. The Mexican Silver is made in Taxco Mexico by the iconic Los Castillo.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Brass

Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst

$1,200

Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst

Located in New York, NY

Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a bird with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 3 7/8'' in height by 2 3/4'' in depth by 1 1/2'' in...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

1800s Silver Bowl by DRAGSTED for Simon Groth, Denmark. Bird and Snake Handle

$3,750

1800s Silver Bowl by DRAGSTED for Simon Groth, Denmark. Bird and Snake Handle

By Simon Groth, A. Dragsted

Located in Skien, NO

An exquisite 19th Century Danish Silver Bowl, perfect for serving, snacks, cream, or simply as a table decor, crafted by renowned silversmith Simon Groth at the close of the 19th cen...

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Multicolored Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst

$1,600

Multicolored Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst

Located in New York, NY

Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a multi-colored bird with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 3 3/4'' in height by 5 3/8'' in depth...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Italian Solid Silver Model Duck Figurine Bird Statue c. 1920 A. de Luca

$11,269

Antique Italian Solid Silver Model Duck Figurine Bird Statue c. 1920 A. de Luca

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Solid Silver Model of a Duck created with a lovely attention to detail. This Silver Duck Figurine is created with a wonderful attention to detail and is of substantial ...

Category

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Parrot Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst

$2,600

Parrot Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst

Located in New York, NY

Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a parrot with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 6 1/3'' in height by 3 3/4'' in depth by 4 1/4'' ...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Mixed Metals Gorham Sterling Silver Water Pitcher Applied Bird

$12,550

Aesthetic Mixed Metals Gorham Sterling Silver Water Pitcher Applied Bird

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorham Museum quality mixed metals Gorham sterling silver water pitcher #740. It is adorned with applied copper elements including flowers, an applied copper butterfly, applied la...

Category

Antique 19th Century Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare, 1880's Sterling Plate Tea Cup Inscribed Stars & Bird by West Silver Co.

$700

Rare, 1880's Sterling Plate Tea Cup Inscribed Stars & Bird by West Silver Co.

Located in Louisville, KY

This rare and unique quadruple silver-plated tea cup was created in the late 1880's by the West Silver Company out of Taunton, Mass. This stunningly unusual cup shows hand-inscribed ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Silver Plate

Emilia Castillo Taxco Porcelain Sterling Silver Swan Teapot, Signed No.12

$3,850

Emilia Castillo Taxco Porcelain Sterling Silver Swan Teapot, Signed No.12

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The sculptural body is executed in richly glazed cream porcelain, beautifully contrasted by hand-applied sterling and pure silver elements including the articulated beak, engraved fe...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette

$1,973

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette

By Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperette realistically modelled in the form of a game bird; an addition to our range of silver novelty items This...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver Presentation / Table Bird Ornaments

$12,225

Antique German Sterling Silver Presentation / Table Bird Ornaments

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique German sterling silver presentation ornaments in the form of birds; part of our ornamental silverware collection These magnificent...

Category

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage George Jensen Sterling Silver No. 184 Bird Brooch

$500

Vintage George Jensen Sterling Silver No. 184 Bird Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 7.3 Grams Measurements: 3.9 x 30 x 28.5mm Hallmark: Georg Jensen, Sterling Silver Metal: Sterling Silver Item #: BR-1861-042426-12

Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

RLA Sterling Silver Animal & Bird Beaded Pendant Necklace #22732

$556

RLA Sterling Silver Animal & Bird Beaded Pendant Necklace #22732

Located in Washington Depot, CT

RLA Sterling Silver Animal & Bird Beaded Pendant Necklace - This unique RLA sterling silver necklace features 9 animal and bird pendants with other symbolic figures are strung on do...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Casa Prieto Mexico Sterling Silver Peacock Bird Pin/Brooch #24718

$285

Casa Prieto Mexico Sterling Silver Peacock Bird Pin/Brooch #24718

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Casa Prieto Mexico Sterling Silver Peacock Bird Pin/Brooch Casa Prieto was a well known mid-century silver shop at 40 Avenida Juarez Mexico City, where most pieces were designed by ...

Category

20th Century Mexican Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch

$410

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch Metal: Sterling silver 925 Weight: 6.2 grams Diameter: 30mm Signed: Georg Jensen Hallmark, 925 S Denmark 134

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vladimir Peter Bird Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver 26" Wheat Chain WLADIS

$650

Vladimir Peter Bird Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver 26" Wheat Chain WLADIS

Located in McLeansville, NC

Brand: Vladimir Peter No VP23 WLADIS Gallery Budapest This great set has a retail of over $1100 so don't pace up this incredible deal! Metal Content: Sterling Silver Total Weight: ...

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Franz Bergmann Modernist Sterling Silver & Jasper Cabochon Figural Bird Brooch

$595

Franz Bergmann Modernist Sterling Silver & Jasper Cabochon Figural Bird Brooch

By Franz Bergmann 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maker: Franz Bergmann Marks: Marked to the reverse with Franz Bergmann's maker's mark / Sterling Fineness: Marked Sterling for silver fineness.

Category

20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pair of Bird Sculptures, Snipe, London 1966

$6,795

Sterling Silver Pair of Bird Sculptures, Snipe, London 1966

Located in London, London

Carrying import marks for London in 1966, this charming pair of Sterling Silver Snipe Models, are realistically cast. Each snipe model measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) fro...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Large Oval Engraved Aesthetic Bird Locket

$683

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Large Oval Engraved Aesthetic Bird Locket

Located in Brighton, GB

The main focal point of the locket is a beautifully detailed scene depicting a graceful stork standing amidst a bed of reeds. The bird is rendered in exceptional detail, with its lon...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

David and Phil Zachary Bird Necklace Navajo Sterling Silver Native American

$895

David and Phil Zachary Bird Necklace Navajo Sterling Silver Native American

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT PENDANT NECKLACE BY THE RENOWNED NAVAJO NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS PHIL AND DAVID ZACHARY IN STERLING SILVER WITH AN EXQUISITE BIRD IN FLIGHT, PHOENIX BIRD, BIRD O...

Category

20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Beautiful Bird Shaped Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Necklace.

$760

Beautiful Bird Shaped Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Necklace.

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Bird Shaped Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Necklace.

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box - Circa 1900

$10,859

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box - Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique sterling silver gilt and enamel singing bird box has a rectangular form.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Sterling Silver Figural Bird Chatelaine Vinaigrette and Long Link Chain

$3,500

Antique Sterling Silver Figural Bird Chatelaine Vinaigrette and Long Link Chain

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautifully Hand crafted and engraved Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Pendant. Modeled as a Vessel topped with a Bird finial.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heather Y Hijos Mexico Necklace Sterling Silver Rare Bird Flower Matl Style

$2,850

Heather Y Hijos Mexico Necklace Sterling Silver Rare Bird Flower Matl Style

Located in New York, NY

This is museum quality Mexican Sterling Silver Necklace by Heather Y Hijos marked "Heather Sterling Mexico."

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Black Onyx Bird Claw Charm Necklace Circa 1880

$288Sale Price|20% Off

Victorian Sterling Silver Black Onyx Bird Claw Charm Necklace Circa 1880

Located in Honolulu, HI

An edgy and highly collectible late 19th-century Victorian silver necklace, featuring a masterfully sculpted bird’s claw gripping a solid, polished black onyx sphere.

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Coro Norseland Sterling Silver Double Bird and Berries Oval Pin/Brooch #14190

$227

Coro Norseland Sterling Silver Double Bird and Berries Oval Pin/Brooch #14190

By Coro

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver double bird with berries pin/brooch by Norseland for Coro.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Bird Motif Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set Graziella Laffi

$4,000 / set

Modern Bird Motif Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set Graziella Laffi

By Graziella Laffi

Located in Atlanta, GA

A highly sculptural sterling silver jewelry suite consisting of a necklace with bird pendent and a matching pair of earrings.

Category

Late 20th Century Peruvian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet with an Etched Bird

$695

Antique Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet with an Etched Bird

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, antique Aesthetic Period bangle bracelet. In sterling silver. With an engraved Japonismé pattern including a bird and leaves in a oval cartouche to the center of cuff.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

Sterling Silver Bird by Buccelati

Unavailable

H 4 in W 5 in

Sterling Silver Bird by Buccelati

By Mario Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

Sterling Silver Mesh Bird by Buccelati

Category

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Bird in Hand Cufflinks

Unavailable

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Bird in Hand Cufflinks

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Birmingham, West Midlands

Capture the moment on your cuff and add a little piece of calm and tranquillity with these unique, sterling silver bird in hand cufflinks featuring an intricate bird, perching gently...

Category

2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Bracelet with Carnelian No. 14

Unavailable

W 0.75 in L 7.5 in

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Bracelet with Carnelian No. 14

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen sterling silver bird bracelet, no. 14 with Garnet stones designed by Kristian Mohl-Hansen.

Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Bird Motif Brooch

Unavailable

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Bird Motif Brooch

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver brooch made by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Bird Motif Brooch

Unavailable

Los Castillo Sterling Silver Bird Motif Brooch

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver brooch made by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch No. 123 by Kristian Mohl-Hansen

Unavailable

W 1.5 in Dm 1.5 in L 1.5 in

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch No. 123 by Kristian Mohl-Hansen

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch No. 123 by Kristian Mohl-Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Bird in Flight Ear Cuff – Nature-Inspired Design

Unavailable

W 0.4 in

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Bird in Flight Ear Cuff – Nature-Inspired Design

By Dolores Ortega

Located in Pigüé, AR

It comes with a certificate of authenticity that guarantees the use of pure 925 sterling silver. Elegant and original, it’s a perfect piece for those who appreciate craftsmanship and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Silver Aesthetic Bird Engraved Scent Bottle. London, 1877

Unavailable

H 2.29 in W 1.46 in D 0.52 in

Victorian Antique Silver Aesthetic Bird Engraved Scent Bottle. London, 1877

By Edwin Culver

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian silver scent bottle of flask shape with attached suspension ring and chains, both sides engraved with scenes depicting birds amongst foliage in the aesthetic style. ...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Scent Bottle, Exotic Birds by S Mordan Chester, 1906

Unavailable

H 4 in W 3 in D 2.4 in

Victorian Silver Egg Shaped Scent Bottle, Exotic Birds by S Mordan Chester, 1906

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian silver scent bottle of egg shape with attached suspension clip and chains, the body profusely chased with exotic birds amongst foliage and flowers. By Sampson Mor...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Bird's Nest Pierced and Gilded Ladle by Gorham

Unavailable

H 7 in

Bird's Nest Pierced and Gilded Ladle by Gorham

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Exceptional and rare sterling silver pierced ladle by Gorham in the ‘Bird's Nest’ pattern, 1865.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Turquoise and Ethnic beads necklace with Tibetan Silver Bird Pendant

Unavailable

L 28 in

A.Jeschel Turquoise and Ethnic beads necklace with Tibetan Silver Bird Pendant

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

Sterling Silver Bird pendant 2” long x 3” wide Silk hand-knotted Approx: 28 inch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver - Set of 4 enamel Game Bird Napkin Rings Chester

Unavailable

H 1.26 in W 2.17 in D 1.19 in

Antique English Sterling Silver - Set of 4 enamel Game Bird Napkin Rings Chester

By Stokes & Ireland Ltd

Located in London, GB

A very rare, superb set of hand enamelled sterling silver heavy quality napkin rings depicting four different game birds, namely Snipe, Pheasant, Partridge, Grouse Made by Stokes & ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Tableware

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Bordados Bird Charm

Unavailable

H 0.66 in W 0.55 in

Sterling Silver Bordados Bird Charm

By TANE MEXICO

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Bordados Bird Charm from the Bordados Collection by TANE is handmade in sterling silver by TANE's expert artisans in Mexico.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Charm Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bordados Bird Earrings

Unavailable

W 0.51 in L 0.47 in

Sterling Silver Bordados Bird Earrings

By TANE MEXICO

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Bordados Bird Earrings from the Bordados Collection by TANE are handmade in sterling silver by TANE's expert artisans in Mexico.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bordados Long Bird Pendant

Unavailable

W 1.41 in L 21.6 in

Sterling Silver Bordados Long Bird Pendant

By TANE MEXICO

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Bordados Long Bird Pendant from the Bordados Collection by TANE is made in sterilng silver by TANE's expert artisans in Mexico.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amethyst Bird and Flowers Necklace Sterling Silver

Unavailable

Amethyst Bird and Flowers Necklace Sterling Silver

Located in Barnsley, GB

Amethyst Bird And Flowers Necklace Sterling Silver This Amethyst necklace shows Birds and Flowers with accent stones and its very unique so if you likes all things nature this c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Judaica Besamin Spice Box Flower & Bird

Unavailable

H 8 in

Sterling Silver Judaica Besamin Spice Box Flower & Bird

Located in Montreal, QC

Sterling silver Judaica Besamin spice box featuring flower and bird, stamped 925.

Category

Vintage 1920s Israeli Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Sapphire Dodo Bird Cufflinks

Unavailable

Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Sapphire Dodo Bird Cufflinks

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Brand new Deakin & Francis sterling silver sapphire eye bird cufflinks. Come with original box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Shakudo Bird and Floral Motif Cufflinks

Unavailable

W 0.5 in L 1.75 in

Vintage Sterling Silver Shakudo Bird and Floral Motif Cufflinks

Located in Narberth, PA

Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the sterling silver setting or to either of the Shakudo plaques.

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Aventurine Bird Pendant with Three Rubies, Sterling Silver

Unavailable

Aventurine Bird Pendant with Three Rubies, Sterling Silver

By Olivia Cummings

Located in Kew, Victoria

Aventurine Bird Pendant, Sterling Silver Carved aventurine set in sterling silver in our Italian studios, adorned with three pink rubies.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Aventurine, Sterling Silver

Labradorite Bird Pendant with Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

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Labradorite Bird Pendant with Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

By Olivia Cummings

Located in Kew, Victoria

Labradorite Bird Pendant - Sterling Silver Carved labradorite set in sterling silver in our Italian studios, adorned with black diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Labradorite, Sterling Silver

Bird of Prey ( Sterling Silver Pendant) by Ken Fury

Unavailable

Bird of Prey ( Sterling Silver Pendant) by Ken Fury

By Ken Fury

Located in Queens, NY

Pendant size: 14mm x 22mm Hand-signed A 20-inch sterling silver chain is included.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bird of Prey (Sterling Silver Ring) by Ken Fury

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Bird of Prey (Sterling Silver Ring) by Ken Fury

By Ken Fury

Located in Queens, NY

Hand-carved and cast in sterling silver, the hybrid design of the bird's face features piercing hawk eyes and a sharp eagle beak, symbolizing the strength, agility, and keen senses o...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen #53, “Bird with Berries” Sterling Silver Brooch

Unavailable

Dm 2.29 in

Early Georg Jensen #53, “Bird with Berries” Sterling Silver Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

This very early large classic brooch has its original patina, is designed as a bird with berry with open background in sterling silver, 58 mm, marked: 925, Sterling, Denmark, 53, GJ ...

Category

20th Century Danish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver With Crystal Bird Money Clip

Unavailable

H 2 in

Vintage Sterling Silver With Crystal Bird Money Clip

Located in New York, NY

This vintage sterling silver money clip has a 3-dimensional perched bird with black and red crystals.

Category

Late 20th Century More Jewelry

Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Garnet Bird Brooch in Sterling Silver & Goldplate

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in

Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Garnet Bird Brooch in Sterling Silver & Goldplate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

a Beautiful Vintage Colorful Gemstone Sterling Silver and Vermeil Bird Brooch! the embellished Sterling and Vermeil Accent Bird Sitting on a Tree Branch with Bird's Garnet Stone Eye...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Native American Navajo/Zuni turquoise & coral bird pendant in sterling silver

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 2.37 in L 18.12 in

Native American Navajo/Zuni turquoise & coral bird pendant in sterling silver

Located in Malpas, GB

Its a lovely piece, very detailed and the opposing birds are fabulous. I have teamed this with a modern sterling silver ball chain length 16".

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Zuni Handcrafted Sterling Silver & Inlay Bird w/ Brown Leather Bolo Tie

Unavailable

W 1.25 in L 1.82 in

Vintage Zuni Handcrafted Sterling Silver & Inlay Bird w/ Brown Leather Bolo Tie

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Bird Inlay Bolo with Brown Leather tie accented in Sterling Natural Inlay stones set in Bird figure Length & Width of Bolo = 46 mm X 31.5 mm Total Mass w/leather = 25.4...

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Rope Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

117.31 Ct Mother of Pearl Birds Pendant in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold

Unavailable

W 2 in L 3 in

117.31 Ct Mother of Pearl Birds Pendant in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold

Located in New York, NY

117.31 ct Mother of Pearl, 4.38 ct Champagne Diamond and 0.10 ct Ruby Birds Pendant set in Oxidized Sterling Silver with pure 14KT Gold back of bail and safety.

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Matina Amanita Specimen # 5, Bird 'Silver'

Unavailable

Matina Amanita Specimen # 5, Bird 'Silver'

By Matina Amanita

Located in Pakkret, TH

Specimen # 5: Bird is a part of Matina Amanita “Time Capsule” collection. Each of the seven Specimen in “Time Capsule” is decorated with an engraved message to remind us what life is...

Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Danish Silver Bird Brooch with Aquamarine Paste

Unavailable

W 0.99 in L 2.76 in

Danish Silver Bird Brooch with Aquamarine Paste

Located in Hove, GB

Vintage Aquamarine paste and Solid Silver Bird Brooch Pin. Item Specifics Height: 7cm (approx 2.50") Width: 2.5cm (approx 1.00") Weight: 6 grams ref:7070

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Towle Sterling Ornament "4 Calling Birds" with Box, 1974

Unavailable

H 3 in W 2.5 in D 0.13 in

Towle Sterling Ornament "4 Calling Birds" with Box, 1974

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this gorgeous sterling Towle ornament from 1974. The front depicts the four calling birds, with scroll work and floral detail. The back has 3 Christmas stars and diamond sha...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Other Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham ca 1880 Sterling Hammered Grape Shears Applied Elements Bird, Bugs etc

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 6.65 in D 3 in

Gorham ca 1880 Sterling Hammered Grape Shears Applied Elements Bird, Bugs etc

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of sterling silver grape shears by Gorham of Providence, RI, circa 1880 in the aesthetic Japonesque taste, with all-over hammering and with applied gilded birds, fish, bu...

Category

20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pearl Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Bird Shaped Dangle Earrings

Unavailable

L 3.11 in

Pearl Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Bird Shaped Dangle Earrings

Located in Berlin, DE

Supporting two pearl drops. Mounted in sterling silver and 18 carat yellow gold. Marked with 926.

Category

20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Sylvie Corbelin Limited Edition of Silver Love Birds Ring

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Sylvie Corbelin Limited Edition of Silver Love Birds Ring

By Sylvie Corbelin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Limited edition patinated silver ring by Sylvie Corbelin with two Love Birds on the top of the mount. The mount representes a tree branch where champagne diamonds are set. Diamonds w...

Category

2010s French Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Swallow Dated 1913 Bangle

Unavailable

W 0.99 in D 0.12 in

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Swallow Dated 1913 Bangle

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This striking Sterling Silver Edwardian bird bangle has been intricately engraved across the face with a pattern of natural forms surrounding a single swallow in flight.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Bird Brooch

Unavailable

W 2.25 in

Victorian Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A lovely silver and diamond encrusted bird with a ruby eye and a gold chain around its neck, from which dangles a small rectangular silver and diamond ornament - perhaps a love note....

Category

English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin

Unavailable

L 3.5 in

Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin

By Coro

Located in Chesterland, OH

Simply Fabulous! Dynamic Art Deco Sterling Silver Dove Bird Pin, measuring an impressive 3.5” (90mm) long.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver, Copper

Tom Castor King Condor Bird Pendant Enhancer Diamond Sapphire Silver Vulture

Unavailable

W 1.5 in D 1 in L 3 in

Tom Castor King Condor Bird Pendant Enhancer Diamond Sapphire Silver Vulture

By Tom Castor

Located in Lambertville , NJ

The Tom Castor, Jeweled King Condor / Vulture Enhancer Pendant or Figurine of intricate detail in Solid Sterling Silver of 60 grams, 22K Gold Vermeil Beak, and finished with Precio...

Category

2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow ...

Matina Amanita Specimen # 5, Bird 'Gold'

Unavailable

Matina Amanita Specimen # 5, Bird 'Gold'

By Matina Amanita

Located in Pakkret, TH

Specimen # 5: Bird is a part of Matina Amanita “Time Capsule” collection. Each of the seven Specimen in “Time Capsule” is decorated with an engraved message to remind us what life is...

Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Bird Pin

Unavailable

Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Bird Pin

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine antique bird pin, the wings, body and head pavé-set with demantoid garnets and diamonds, with a ruby eye, mounted in sterling silver on gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Coreen Cordova Que Milargo 925 Carved Phoenix Bird Necklace Pendant Statement

Unavailable

W 1.75 in L 2.25 in

Coreen Cordova Que Milargo 925 Carved Phoenix Bird Necklace Pendant Statement

Located in Sausalito, CA

This stunning carved gemstone pendant by Coreen Cordova beautifully blends cultural influences, crafted in 925 sterling silver. The intricately detailed pendant features a stylized b...

Category

Early 2000s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charming & Exotic Vicky Peru Applied Silver & Copper, Pair of Vases 1975

Unavailable

H 6.5 in Dm 2.25 in

Charming & Exotic Vicky Peru Applied Silver & Copper, Pair of Vases 1975

By Vicky

Located in New York, NY

Being offered are a charming pair of circa 1975 copper and sterling silver vases by Vicky of Peru. Handmade and hammered pair with applied sterling silver exotic birds on opposite en...

Category

Vintage 1970s Peruvian Vases

Materials

Copper

Flamingo Bird Sculpture Sterling Silver Nautilus Shell Home Silverware

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 13.98 in

Flamingo Bird Sculpture Sterling Silver Nautilus Shell Home Silverware

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

Antique final-20th Century Portuguese solid silver figure modelled as a standing Flamingo. The statue is stunningly well-refined and realistically modelled in every small detail, it...

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bird in the Style of Buccellati

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H 3.08 in Dm 3.35 in

Sterling Silver Bird in the Style of Buccellati

By Buccellati

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sterling silver bird in the style of Buccellati.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

2 Sterling Silver Birds

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H 6.38 in Dm 7.09 in

2 Sterling Silver Birds

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Two birds in sterling silver and light gilt. Silver hallmark: a star Small bird Length: 15.6 cm - 6.4 inches Height: 10 cm - 3.9 inches Large bird Length: 18 cm - 7 inc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Earrings

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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Earrings

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Earrings No. 66 by Kristian Mohl-Hansen.

Category

20th Century Danish More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Birds Brooch

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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Birds Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Birds Brooch, post 1945. Fully hallmarked Georg Jensen oval dotted punch, 925 Sterling Denmark and design number 250.

Category

20th Century Brooches

1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Bird' Pepperette

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H 2.33 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in

1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Bird' Pepperette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver pepperette realistically modelled in the form of a bird; an addition to our range of silver novelty...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Birds Brooch 1933-1944

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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Birds Brooch 1933-1944

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Birds Brooch, 1933-44. Fully hallmarked Georg Jensen GJ in box , 925 Sterling Denmark and design number 250.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird of Paradise Brooch #238

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L 1.75 in

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird of Paradise Brooch #238

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird of Paradise Brooch #238, designed by Arno Malinowski for Georg Jensen.

Category

20th Century Danish Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Bird with Berry" Brooch, Design #53

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W 2.25 in

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Bird with Berry" Brooch, Design #53

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Bird with Berry" Brooch, Design #53 Charming classic design, seldom seen, with lovely patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bird and Berries Midcentury Brooch, Norsland by Coro

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H 0.25 in Dm 2.25 in

Sterling Silver Bird and Berries Midcentury Brooch, Norsland by Coro

By Coro Costume Jewelry

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Round sterling silver bird and berries brooch, Norsland by Coro, stamped on the back with Viking ship and marked Registered U.S.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bird Brooch/Pin #22606

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H 0.15 in W 1.81 in L 2.62 in

Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bird Brooch/Pin #22606

By Los Castillo

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bird brooch/pin - This vintage Los Castillo sterling silver brooch/pin features a beautifully sculpted bird in flight.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Novelty Engraved Sterling Silver Bird Chick Salt Pepperette Pot 1900

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H 1.97 in W 0.99 in D 2.17 in

Antique Novelty Engraved Sterling Silver Bird Chick Salt Pepperette Pot 1900

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Continental Sterling silver novelty salt or pepperette, modeled as a chick, circa 1900. This charming & whimsical salt shaker/pepperette is modeled as a chick, with a ...

Category

Antique 1880s German Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Bird Ring Size 5 #17301

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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Bird Ring Size 5 #17301

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Bird Ring Size 5 This elegant bird ring by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. is crafted in beautifully detailed sterling silver.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patrick Mavros an Impressive Pair of Sterling Silver Bird Figurines

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H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 1.5 in

Patrick Mavros an Impressive Pair of Sterling Silver Bird Figurines

By Patrick Mavros

Located in Braintree, GB

A rare pair of Zimbabwean sterling silver bird figurines. Made by acclaimed artist Patrick Mavros, this impressive set depicts a pair of birds nesting while waiting for love to bloss...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zimbabwean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

1800s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Pepperette

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H 3.3 in W 1.6 in D 3.6 in

1800s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Pepperette

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver pepperette modeled in the form of a bird / chick; an addition to our animal related silverware co...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bird's Nest Ring

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Sterling Silver Bird's Nest Ring

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sterling silver nest of twigs ring with hand carved bone hatched egg within, circa 1970's. Ring is large in scale and measures 2" in length by 1 1/4" wide. It is a finger size 7.5...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

James Avery Sterling Silver Bird Pin

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James Avery Sterling Silver Bird Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: James Avery Material: sterling silver Dimensions: pin measures 39.60mm x 27.85mm Weight: 12.2 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bird Nest Silver Plate Metal Bottle Stopper Topper Barware, Austria, 1950s

$85

H 2.63 in W 1.63 in D 1.5 in

Bird Nest Silver Plate Metal Bottle Stopper Topper Barware, Austria, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful metal and cork bottle stopper. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and cork, silver plated. A beautiful nice barware item or just a display i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Buccelatti Sterling Silver Chick

$4,500

H 3 in W 3.75 in D 6 in

Buccelatti Sterling Silver Chick

By Buccellati

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handmade in Italy. Hallmarked and stamped "Buccelatti."

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neresheimer's style Pheasant Dutch Silver sterling Shaker

$6,963

H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in

Neresheimer's style Pheasant Dutch Silver sterling Shaker

By Hanau

Located in Paris, FR

Dutch Pheasant Sterling Silver Shaker made in a very realistic way. Fine chiseled details are reproducing the plumage and the bird anatomical features. It as a very naturalistic atti...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Hanau Silver Figural Pheasant with Articulated Wings, circa 1900

$2,450

H 8.25 in W 15 in D 3.75 in

German Hanau Silver Figural Pheasant with Articulated Wings, circa 1900

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A particularly fine German Hanau silver model of a pheasant, circa 1890–1910, naturalistically modeled with exceptionally detailed hand-chased plumage, articulated wings and a remova...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage 20th Century Italian Silver Plated Novelty "Bird" Ice Bucket c.1960

$2,998

H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in

Vintage 20th Century Italian Silver Plated Novelty "Bird" Ice Bucket c.1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century Italian silver plated ice bucket in the form of a bird, made in Italy for export to England. The body is finely modelled with a long beak, articulated eye and be...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

$1,600

H 4.34 in Dm 4.34 in

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902

By Arts and Crafts Company, Martin Brothers, Robert Wallace Martin

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann, Munich, a Jugendstil silvered pewter novelty desk inkwell in the form of a grotesque bi...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's

$350

H 7.25 in W 7 in D 8.5 in

Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage metal Brutalist sculpture Bird by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1950s

$2,262

H 13 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Vintage metal Brutalist sculpture Bird by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1950s

By Salvino Marsura

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing mid-century modern metal Brutalist sculpture "Bird" by Salvino Marsura, made in Italy in the 1950s. Salvino Marsura is an Italian artist born in Treviso in 1938. His career ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Murano Glass Bird Sculpture by Oball, Silver Leaf, Italy, 1970s

$295

H 3.5 in W 6 in D 3.25 in

Murano Glass Bird Sculpture by Oball, Silver Leaf, Italy, 1970s

By Atelier Oball

Located in Warrenton, OR

Murano Glass Bird Sculpture by Oball, Silver Leaf, Italy, 1970s, with Original Label This is a lovely mid-century modern Murano glass bird in very nice vintage condition. This bird...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Small Murano Bird

$279Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.94 in W 5.32 in D 2.17 in

Small Murano Bird

Located in Asaa, DK

Small Murano bird Italian vintage glass bird figurine from Murano with intricate patterns. Very good condition, no chips or cracks.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Dish or Vide Poche

$395

H 0.75 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Dish or Vide Poche

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver dish or vide poche. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Pattern no. 25054. In the form of a heart-shaped leaf with a figural stem handle and a single ball ...

Category

20th Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird Sculpture by Oball, Italy

$400

H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird Sculpture by Oball, Italy

By Atelier Oball

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird Sculpture by Oball, Italy ***NOTE: Our Shop is Closing end May; items will not be available thereafter.*** Very nice vintage condition. This bir...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Superb Signed Japanese Bronze Bird Okimono

$650

H 1.58 in W 3.55 in D 6.5 in

Superb Signed Japanese Bronze Bird Okimono

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A finely crafted Japanese bronze bird okimono, notable for its elegant form and expressive modeling. The sculpture displays careful attention to detail, from the delicate rendering o...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Pheasants Edward Barnard & Sons London 1971

$2,083 / set

H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 5.52 in

Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Pheasants Edward Barnard & Sons London 1971

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning vintage pair of sterling silver pheasants with exceptional detailing to the modelling of the birds, bearing hallmarks for Edward Barnard & Sons, London 1971 &...

Category

Vintage 1970s Tableware

Materials

Silver

Attributed to Buccellati, 20th Century Sterling Silver Capercaillie

$12,950

H 11 in W 10 in D 7 in

Attributed to Buccellati, 20th Century Sterling Silver Capercaillie

By Buccellati

Located in North Miami, FL

Presenting a remarkable 20th-century silver capercaillie sculpture, exquisitely attributed to the distinguished Buccellati workshop. This piece captures the essence of the capercaill...

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Spanish Pair of Silver Plate Pheasant Table Ornament Sculptures, 1950s

$1,844

H 3.82 in W 5.52 in D 8.98 in

Spanish Pair of Silver Plate Pheasant Table Ornament Sculptures, 1950s

Located in London, GB

A pair of beautifully modelled silver plate pheasant table ornaments, made in Spain in the mid 20th century. Both the hen and cock pheasant sculptures are realistically modelled wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

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$115,509

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

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$2,042

H 27.4 in W 20.2 in D 1.9 in

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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$4,794

H 13.19 in W 45.28 in D 37.41 in

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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W 96 in L 120 in

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Located in Jaipur, IN

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$129,770

H 20.28 in Dm 19.3 in

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

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$275,000

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$79,335

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$28,800 / set

H 38 in W 50.75 in D 22.75 in

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$2,950 / set

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$9,500 / set

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$895

H 12 in W 8 in D 1 in

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Located in View Park, CA

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Sterling Silver Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of sterling silver birds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of silver, sterling silver and gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 277 vintage editions and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. contemporary and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to sterling silver birds. Georg Jensen, Coro and Blackbird and the Snow each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 25 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of sterling silver birds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Sterling Silver Birds?

Prices for sterling silver birds start at $24 and top out at $1,850,980 with these brooches, on average, selling for $782.

Questions About Sterling Silver Birds

Why is sterling silver called sterling?
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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.
Is Thai silver sterling silver?
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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.
What is bad for sterling silver?
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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.
What is antique sterling silver?
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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.
What is a sterling silver Vesta?
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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.
How do I identify sterling silver?
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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.
Why is sterling silver so cheap?
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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.
What is sterling silver made of?
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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.
Are sterling-silver spoons solid silver?
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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.
Is sterling silver real silver or fake?
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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.
What's the difference between silver and sterling silver?
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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.
Is all sterling silver marked 925?
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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.
What sterling silver is best for earrings?
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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.
Does sterling silver turn green?
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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.
How do I identify Gorham sterling silver?
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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.
How can you tell if Oneida is sterling silver?
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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.
How can you tell if something is sterling silver?
1 Answer
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.
How do I clean weighted sterling silver?
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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.
Can you shower with 925 sterling silver?
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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.
How can I tell if sterling silver is antique?
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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.