Sell sterling silver
in Reno.
Sell sterling silver flatware, jewelry, tea sets, trays and estate silver at Sierra Coin & Gold in Reno. We help you understand what you have before you decide to sell.
Sterling silver flatware and serving pieces
We review complete and partial flatware sets, individual forks and spoons, serving utensils, tea and coffee sets, bowls, pitchers and other sterling pieces. Mixed patterns and incomplete sets can still be worth evaluating.
If you inherited a chest of flatware, keep any maker or pattern information with it. Do not assume every piece in a set has the same construction: knife blades, handles and serving pieces can contain different materials.
Sterling, plated or weighted?
Sterling silver contains 92.5% silver and is often marked Sterling, 925 or .925. Marks are a starting point, not a substitute for identification. Silver-plated items have a surface layer of silver over another material and differ substantially from solid sterling.
Weighted candlesticks, reinforced handles and similar pieces can include filler or non-silver components. Their total scale weight is not their silver weight. Bring the item intact so its construction can be considered.
How a silver purchase offer is determined
Purity, recoverable silver weight and the current silver market are important factors. Maker, pattern, condition and resale demand may also matter for certain items. A complete set is not automatically valued the same way as an assortment of damaged pieces.
We explain whether an item is being considered for its metal or for resale. A purchase offer is not the same as an insurance replacement appraisal or a retail asking price found online.
Getting your collection ready
Gather the pieces you want reviewed along with any boxes, pattern cards or documentation. There is no need to polish a collection before discussing it with us. Keep pieces together and avoid disassembling weighted items yourself.
Call before bringing a large estate collection. If you are unsure whether a piece is sterling or plated, photos of the item and its marks can help start the conversation, with identification confirmed during evaluation.
Before you visit.
Do you buy incomplete sterling flatware sets?
We review partial sets, mixed patterns and individual sterling utensils. Completeness is one factor, but the metal and the specific items also matter.
Is all silver-colored flatware sterling?
No. Silver plate, stainless steel and other materials can have a similar appearance. Marks and construction help identify what a piece is made of.
Does a weighted sterling item count at its full weight?
No. Filler and non-silver components must be accounted for. The gross weight of the object is not the weight of its silver content.
Can I bring silver jewelry with my flatware?
Yes. We can review sterling jewelry alongside flatware and serving pieces. For a large mixed collection, contact us to arrange the visit.