Antique silver is in great demand amongst people who have an interest towards collecting unique items. Antique silver can include silver ring, earrings, watch, coin, silver flatware, tableware and many more things.

The most common source of Antique Silver has to be the royal and noble families of yesteryears. Silverware was a staple in these families and today, exquisite silver articles such as plates, bowls, cutlery etc can be found for sale. Most of these showcase wonderful craftsmanship and are generally stamped with the family crest. Even though with the advent of electroplating technology silverware has become accessible to the common man today, such examples of old silver are still valued for their exclusivity.

Antique silver items are relatively commonplace in the antique market. However, it is important to possess some idea of the style and patterns of the available ones. There are hundreds of distinct style and patterns present in the market. To make a selection amongst them is really difficult. Moreover, authentication of a genuine silver piece is very important. You should make sure to look for the ‘hallmark’ that can provide you the information regarding the designer and the origin.

With the inclusion of electroplating, silver crockery has turn out to be an affordable extravagance in average households. If you are looking for antique silver, it will be more likely that you are searching for the sterling silver flatware or sterling silver tableware. Sterling silver wares are rarer and they usually include the name of the maker and initials along with detailed location where these items were manufactured.

Are you wondering about how to distinguish antique silver from the usual ones? Well you can opt for an acid test by your jeweler that will cost you a small amount. In addition, there are certain tips to test silver. First of all do not use a touchstone, test the silver piece yourself. Scuff or lightly scratch a minute spot underneath and then you should apply Nitric Acid on that spot. If the color changes to cloudy grey then it is a sterling silver and if it turns to black then it is Coin silver. If it turns to green it indicates that the item is plated.

Antique silver is a very collectible area with an added bonus of being a valuable investment. During periods of inflation or recession a fluctuation in prices can offer good returns.

Apart from antique silver ware, antique silver jewelry is highly popular amongst the fairer sex. Fashioned to embellish different parts of the body, an antique jewelry piece creates a charm of its own. In the western societies, antique silver bracelet is a popular choice amongst fashionable women. These ’silver charm bracelets’ come in a range of sizes, designs, shapes and color combinations.

Antique Silver coins hold a special place among silver collectibles. Almost all nations at some point or the other have issued silver coins. Be it coins from the Roman Era, Chinese old coins or even commemorative and old American coins, silver coins are found everywhere, including some truly rare pieces. For a collector, the ideal way to get his hands on Antique Silver coins is through auctions that take place from time to time.

Just acquiring an antique silver piece for your collection is not sufficient. You need to take adequate care of them. Preserve them in a different place as they are vulnerable to corrosion, scratches and dents. It is necessary that you clean antique silver with a soft cloth to ensure prolonged use.

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Colored Glaze Jewelry

Chinese Liuli, or “colored glaze,” is a perfect integration of ancient culture and modern art. With more than two thousand years of history, Liuli is currently made using dewaxed casting and artificial crystals. The entire process may take up to 20 days for each figurine. Each one must be exquisite, bright and limpid.

In the Bai Gong Handicraft Museum near the Beijing Guang Xi Hotel, I found a shop named “Bai Yi De Kun.” There are many gorgeous colored glaze items displayed in the shop. Also, they offer many necklaces, pendants, and bracelets.

After talking with the shop owner, I learned that Liuli is as hard as jade, even though it looks like glass. She showed me the most popular item in her shop, a beautiful pendant named “Yuan Meng,” which means “realizing one’s dream.” The blue was so translucent and shiny, and hung beautifully from a 14K white gold necklace. It was so mysterious and gorgeous, no wonder it was so popular.

You can also find some crafts fit for presents or gifts, such as a screen decorated with traditional Chinese images, all of them are high quality items.

Fantastic Silverware!

Situated on the Dong Si South Street close to the Beijing Fraternal Cooperation Hotel, Qian LongTang (Pure Silver Life) is the place for finding sterling silver flatware, silver accessories, and amber ware. They have rare antiques and contemporary designs.

At the first glance, you may feel the products in the shop are similar to those at other shops. But if you look closer, you will find the unique material and exquisite craftsmanship come from Nepal, India, and Tibet.

The most popular item is a classical silver ring featuring a 4mm square gem in the middle, with 2.5mm stones on the sides that alternate blue and clear. This polished sterling silver ring is priced at RMB 388.

Prices for the products there range generally from RMB 10 to RMB 1,000. The shop owner himself is from Nepal and speaks a little English. He knows nearly everything about the products and will help you to find the right fit.

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