{"title":"Vintage Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop vintage sterling silver jewelry and antique sterling: 925 sterling rings, sterling brooches, Southwestern inlay sterling and antique sterling silver spoons. Each listing notes the marks we found.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling is 92.5% pure silver, and it ages beautifully, so a little patina just means it has stories. Every piece here is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to spot the real thing in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-identify-sterling-silver-in-the-wild-925-marks-and-simple-tests\"\u003eHow to Identify Sterling Silver\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/silver-plate-vs-sterling-collectors-guide\"\u003eSilver Plate vs. Sterling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated searches:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-boho-jewelry\"\u003eVintage boho jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/victorian-antiques-victorian-style-decor\"\u003eVictorian antiques\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/signed-designer-vintage-jewelry\"\u003eSigned designer jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rings\"\u003eVintage rings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elegant-floral-cluster-statement-ring","title":"Sterling Silver 925 Floral Purple CZ Ring | Size 7 Vintage-Style Statement Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegal enough for royalty, sized for an ordinary Tuesday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSterling Silver 925 Floral Purple CZ Ring – Size 7 Vintage-Style Statement Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegal, romantic, and beautifully detailed — this \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver 925\u003c\/strong\u003e ring features an intricate floral design set with a rich \u003cstrong\u003epurple cubic zirconia\u003c\/strong\u003e center stone that rivals amethyst in its depth of color. The floral metalwork frame adds a vintage, almost art nouveau quality that makes this ring feel far more elevated than its price suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver 925, cubic zirconia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver 925 (hallmarked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple cubic zirconia (CZ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral setting, vintage-inspired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Statement ring, amethyst-style ring, vintage silver ring, purple cocktail ring, floral CZ ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent – beautifully preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning gift for sterling silver ring lovers, purple stone enthusiasts, and anyone searching for a vintage-inspired floral statement ring, cocktail ring, or affordable amethyst-style ring. Shop Oddly Darling Vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProps shown in styled photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oddly Darling Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47165003301063,"sku":"J-0029","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/oddly-darling-vintage-violet-floral-cluster-ring.jpg?v=1791133914"},{"product_id":"ornate-vintage-statement-ring","title":"Sterling Silver Ring with Large Citrine-Style Stone | Size 6.5 Vintage Statement Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA big golden stone for anyone who believes a ring should be seen from across the room.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSterling Silver Ring with Large Citrine-Style Stone – Size 6.5 Vintage Statement Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold color, beautiful metal — this \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e ring makes a powerful statement with its oversized \u003cstrong\u003ewarm golden-orange citrine-style stone\u003c\/strong\u003e center that glows with the warm luminosity of natural citrine in the light. The substantial setting gives it a vintage, almost archaeological feel — the kind of ring that looks like it belongs in a Southwestern art gallery or a boho jewelry boutique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver 925, citrine-style stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver (925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large citrine-style stone (warm golden-orange)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Statement ring, citrine-look ring, boho silver ring, vintage cocktail ring, orange gemstone ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage – beautifully preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning gift for sterling silver lovers, citrine stone enthusiasts, boho jewelry collectors, and anyone searching for a bold vintage cocktail ring or a unique citrine-style statement ring. Shop Oddly Darling Vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProps shown in styled photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oddly Darling Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172803625159,"sku":"J-0035","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/oddly-darling-vintage-citrine-silver-ring.jpg?v=1791133792"},{"product_id":"vintage-sterling-silver-dragonfly-brooch-cowrie-shell-signed-vb","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver Dragonfly Brooch | Cowrie Shell Wings \u0026 Turquoise Blue Enamel | Signed VB | Southwestern Inlay Style | 1 3\/8\" | Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dragonfly who traded ordinary wings for seashells, and wisely so. This vintage handmade \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver dragonfly brooch\u003c\/strong\u003e has four wings that appear to be spotted \u003cstrong\u003ecowrie shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, each one a creamy tan with soft brown markings. The tail is a dark shell, likely pen shell, that flashes purple when it catches the light. The head is a warm brown with two tiny turquoise-blue dot eyes, and a pair of notched silver antennae curl out on either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turquoise-blue body and eyes appear to be \u003cstrong\u003eenamel\u003c\/strong\u003e, not turquoise stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is hand-cut silver stamped with a conjoined \u003cstrong\u003eVB\u003c\/strong\u003e maker's mark. We researched the mark and did not find a documented match, so the maker is unidentified. The style is Southwestern shell inlay work, and it likely dates to about the 1960s or 1970s. The silver is not marked for content; it has been acid tested as sterling. It closes with a safety catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition, with no chips or defects. The pin and safety catch work as they should. The silver has been left with its original patina and has not been cleaned or polished, since many collectors prefer it that way. A gentle cleaning will brighten it if you like a shinier look. Please look closely at all photos, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver (acid tested, not marked), shell and enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: tan and brown shell, dark purple-brown and turquoise blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: about 1 3\/8\" across the wings x 1 1\/8\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: about 4.2 grams total, including the shell and enamel settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: pin with safety catch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: conjoined VB maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: about 1960s to 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good; no chips or defects, original patina, not cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStyling props shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oddly Darling Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67882872275143,"sku":"J-0098","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/oddly-darling-vintage-dragonfly-inlay-brooch.jpg?v=1791741578"},{"product_id":"ornate-vintage-sterling-silver-serving-spoon","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Teaspoon | Winged Caryatid Figure \u0026 Cartouche Handle | Neoclassical | Marked STERLING | 6\" | 21.8 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eStirring your tea with this spoon is technically a classical ceremony. The little winged guardian on the handle insists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eantique sterling silver teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e with a richly decorated handle. Its centerpiece is a \u003cstrong\u003ewinged caryatid\u003c\/strong\u003e, the classical name for a figure that stands in for a column, holding up a \u003cstrong\u003eblank oval cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e (unengraved, ready for a monogram). Tiny flowers, palmettes, lotus buds and beaded garlands fill a finely textured ground around her. A square \u003cstrong\u003ecollar with a flower\u003c\/strong\u003e sits midway down the stem, and the tip ends in a pointed crest. The back of the handle has a simpler engraved scroll design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only mark is \u003cstrong\u003eSTERLING\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back of the stem. There is no maker's mark, and we haven't been able to confirm the pattern name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e sterling silver, marked STERLING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e unmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e neoclassical, winged caryatid figure and cartouche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 1800s to early 1900s, estimated from the style and marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.8 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver with darker tarnish in the recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLovely as an everyday tea or sugar spoon, a stand-in for a missing place setting, or a gift for a sterling flatware collector. Learn how to spot real sterling in our guide, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-identify-sterling-silver-in-the-wild-925-marks-and-simple-tests\"\u003eHow to Identify Sterling Silver in the Wild\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with honest use. The bowl has surface scratches and uneven tarnish, and there is darker patina in the handle's detail, which shows off the pattern. It has not been polished. Hand wash and dry right away. Please look closely at all photos, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyling props shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unmarked","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67958327148743,"sku":"H-0183","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/oddly-darling-vintage-ornate-sterling-silver-spoon_a236104d-ac28-4857-9cec-113b0f3a0afd.jpg?v=1792444900"},{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-thimble-gold-band-aw-monogram","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Thimble with Gold Band | Repoussé Scrolls \u0026 Forget-Me-Not Flowers | Engraved \"AW\" Monogram | Marked Sterling | c. 1900s-1920s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomebody named A.W. stitched a lot of love with this one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antique sterling silver thimble has a gold band wrapped around its lower half, decorated with raised scrolls and little forget-me-not style flowers on a stippled background, set between beaded borders. A blank cartouche on the front is engraved in script with the initials \"AW.\" The upper half has the classic honeycomb dimpling, rising to a dome of tight concentric rings. It's marked STERLING inside the top along with a maker's mark. Gold band sterling thimbles like this were popular American gifts from about 1900 through the 1920s, often engraved for a bride, a graduate or a favorite seamstress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sterling silver with a gold-colored band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised scroll and flower band with beaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScript \"AW\" monogram in a cartouche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoneycomb dimpled body with a ringed dome top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked STERLING inside, with a maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1900s to 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAbout 7\/8\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition. The silver has a soft gray patina and the gold band shows wear and a few dark spots near the rim, which you can see in the photos. No dents or splits that we can see. It's still ready to sew with or to set on a shelf with a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyling props in photos are not included. Only one available. When it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oddly Darling Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68279447814343,"sku":"H-0283","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/vintage-metal-sewing-thimble-floral-engraved.jpg?v=1794078259"},{"product_id":"vintage-taxco-sterling-silver-abalone-panel-bracelet-ogm","title":"Vintage Taxco Sterling Silver Abalone Panel Bracelet | Hecho en Taxco, Signed OGM | Openwork Scroll Panels | Spring Hinges | 1940s-50s | 28.5 g | 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Taxco silver with a little ocean shimmer in every curve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Mexican bracelet is sterling silver inlaid with abalone shell. Four big hinged panels are cut into flowing openwork scrolls, with long ribbons of rainbow abalone running through each one in pink, green, blue and violet. It closes with a sterling box clasp, stamped STERLING HECHO EN TAXCO around the maker's initials OGM. There's no Mexican eagle registration stamp, which was introduced around 1948, so it likely dates to the 1940s or early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sterling silver with abalone shell inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked STERLING, HECHO EN TAXCO, with maker's initials OGM in the center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour openwork panels with hand-cut scroll design and engraved line detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoiled spring hinges between panels that help the bracelet curve and hug the wrist; it curls up a bit when unclasped, which is normal for this style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox clasp that closes very securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs 28.5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1940s to 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\" long (not counting the clasp tongue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanels about 2\" long and 1 1\/4\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition, sold just as found, unpolished, with its original patina, which is darker on the back. All the abalone is in place. The abalone was set in fitted pieces, so you'll see natural lines between sections, plus a few small hairline cracks in the shell in places, visible in the close-up photos. The hinges and clasp are tight and work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly one available. When it's gone, it's gone. 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Each earring stacks three crisply faceted glass cones into a tiered drop that catches the light from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Binder Brothers Sterling Screw Back Earrings with Tiered Glass Crystal Drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBinder Brothers was a New York jewelry company that began in the 1920s, known for well-made sterling silver and gold-filled pieces. Their mark is two overlapping circles, each with a capital B, and you'll find it here on both screw backs next to the word STERLING. Fun Florida footnote: by 1948, Lawrence Binder was citrus farming in Pinellas County and running a wholesale jewelry business in Clearwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver screw-back findings, faceted clear glass crystal drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Binder Brothers, signed with the overlapping BB mark and STERLING on both screw backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three stacked faceted cones per earring, a tiered Christmas tree shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw back, for non-pierced ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1 1\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear and silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-century, likely 1940s to 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition. Screw backs turn smoothly. The drill channels through the crystals are frosted and show some old residue inside, and the facet edges show light age wear consistent with their years. Please see photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear enough to go with everything, sparkly enough for holiday parties, and a lovely signed piece for anyone who collects vintage sterling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStyling props shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Binder Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68303029338311,"sku":"J-0140","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/vintage-tiered-crystal-drop-screw-back-earrings.jpg?v=1794178663"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.oddlydarlingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-sterling-silver-jewelry.oembed","provider":"Oddly Darling Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}