Most common silver purities
Silver jewellery is often marked 925, also called sterling silver. Other common purities include 800, 835 and 999 silver.
Silver jewellery
Rings, chains, bracelets, earrings and pendants are valued by purity and weight. Damaged jewellery can still be sold.
Silver coins and numismatics
Coins may be valued by silver content or by collector demand. Rare coins can be worth more than their metal value.
Cutlery and decorative objects
Silver cutlery, trays, figurines and candlesticks are assessed by purity, weight and whether they are solid silver or only silver-plated.
