Judging by my recent mail, it seems coins are a hot topic these days. The huge run-up in gold (about $2,600 per ounce as I write this) and silver ($31.10 per ounce) has prompted lots of you (and me ...
Once again, silver is having a moment. Elsa Peretti’s sculptural, minimalist jewelry feels newly modern; at home, antique flatware is making a return to the table. And over on TikTok, ...
We've all heard the old saying that a dollar doesn't buy what it used to, and that's never been more true than today. Grocery shopping has become a shocking experience from week to week as prices ...
Holiday time means making your antique objects look their best, particularly your silver serving pieces, flatware and collectibles. You figure cleaning silver is pretty straightforward - silver polish ...
The real deal is sterling silver, which is made from 92.5% silver. Sterling silver will likely be marked with a “925” or “sterling” stamp or a lion or thistle to identify it. Use household items to ...
Those who know their Irish silver will be familiar with the name of Jimmy Weldon. Long regarded as a leading expert in the field, his expertise has made his family's shop on Clarendon Street – ...
How to clean sterling silver, according to an expert (Getty Images). The price of gold has seen record highs this year, but that’s not the only reason to opt for silver jewelry. “Aside from its ...
Save this article to read it later. Maybe it’s that set of flatware you inherited from your grandmother, or an old Tiffany necklace from your bat mitzvah or sweet sixteen — if you have silver, it ...