Sell Sterling Silverware in San Diego
Sell sterling silver flatware, tea sets and hollowware. Our specialists explain what is silver, how it is weighed and how we reach your offer.
Have sterling spoons, forks, knives, serving pieces or hollowware to sell? Contact San Diego Jewelry Buyers about your individual pieces or matching set.
Keep matching pieces together and note any maker, pattern or markings you can find. For coins and other silver items, visit our silver buyers page.
Start a Silverware Inquiry
Start a silverware inquiryBefore your visit, tell us whether you have individual pieces or a set and whether any pieces are marked sterling, 925, weighted or silver plate. If you are unsure, ask the team before making the trip.
When discussing an offer, ask which parts are silver and whether the piece is being considered for resale or metal value.
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Ask About Your Silverware
Start a silverware inquiryMarkings and gross weight are starting points, not a final valuation. Silver content, construction, maker, pattern and condition can all matter. Keep a matching set together and ask how the offer accounts for both metal and possible resale value.
| Mark | Silver content | Where it appears | Evaluation note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling / 925 | 92.5% | American and British flatware and hollowware | Account for any non-silver components |
| Coin / 900 | 90% | Older American pieces, pre-1868 and some later | Confirm fineness and construction |
| Britannia / 958 | 95.8% | Higher-standard British silver | Read the full set of marks |
| EPNS, silver plate, A1, triple plate | A layer of silver over base metal | Plated flatware and serving pieces | Not solid silver; ask about your item before visiting |
Why does a heavy flatware set contain less silver than it weighs?
Some knives have a hollow sterling handle, a non-silver filling and a steel blade. Weighted candlesticks and other hollowware can also contain non-silver material. Their total weight therefore is not their silver weight. Ask which components are included in a metal-weight estimate rather than treating the scale reading as solid sterling.
Leave weighted objects and knife handles intact; you do not need to dismantle them for an initial evaluation.
Is a monogram or a discontinued pattern a problem?
A monogram does not make a sterling piece silver plate, but engraving, condition and pattern can affect resale interest. Keep matching pieces together and mention any personalization. Ask whether the offer considers the set as a whole or primarily its silver content; neither approach guarantees a particular value.
Do I need to polish it first?
You do not need to polish it to start an inquiry. If you have photos, you can share clear views of the item and any visible marks; photos are optional to start an inquiry. Polishing and chemical tarnish removal can remove some underlying silver; repeated or aggressive treatment can damage plated surfaces and fine detail. Ask before cleaning, repairing or separating a matching set.
What should I tell you about my silverware before visiting?
Describe the complete lot, any maker or pattern names, visible marks, known weight and any missing or repaired pieces. Keep matching sets, cases and paperwork together. Photos of the lot and underside or handle marks can help, but are optional to start an inquiry.
Ask the team to confirm whether your items meet our current buying requirements before making the trip; the total weight of a weighted or mixed-material object does not establish its silver content.
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Honest. Genuine. Professional. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, I was very impressed with Kevin’s candor and Janelle’s kindness. There are no pressure tactics, the items are of top-tier quality, and the service is exceptional. I recommend this business to anyone looking for luxury/ designer items and for jewelry buyers/ seller.
View Google profile ↗Such a welcoming environment. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly staff and service . I will continue to use and recommend San Diego Jewelry Buyers for all jewelry needs. You should too! You won’t be disappointed.
View Google profile ↗I had a wonderful experience, Kevin seemed very upfront and knowledgeable about what I was inquiring. The store was easy to access downtown and they even had parking spots for free for customers, which was great and convenient. The store itself was nice looking and professional. The experience itself was no pressure and no hassle. I have no complaints. I would recommend anybody that needed to sell jewelry or gold that they were trying to offload To check them out. Five stars would use again!
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