Purchase Silver Mix (800/950) - Price per kilo

We purchase solid silver in the form of cutlery, decorative items, tableware and various silver articles, identifiable by official hallmarks certifying their silver content.

Solid silver is a light grey metal, relatively malleable, which oxidizes when exposed to air. The most common hallmarks indicating a legal silver grade are 800, 900, 925 or the designation « Sterling Silver ». In France, the Minerva head hallmark certifies a legal silver grade of 925 thousandths (1st standard) or 800 thousandths (2nd standard), depending on the associated numeral.

Cutlery and objects made of solid silver are generally lighter than their silver-plated or silver-filled counterparts, as they do not contain an internal composite core.

The displayed price applies to unsorted solid silver with a silver grade typically ranging between 800 and 950 thousandths. If a lot mainly consists of items hallmarked at 800 thousandths or lower, the purchase price is adjusted accordingly.

What is solid silver?

Solid silver refers to an alloy containing a high proportion of pure silver, with the remaining portion usually consisting of copper to improve the metal’s mechanical strength. Unlike silver-plated or silver-filled items, its value is directly based on the actual amount of silver it contains.

How can solid silver be identified?

Solid silver is primarily identified by the presence of regulatory hallmarks, its relatively low weight compared to plated items, and its oxidation behavior. In case of doubt, a professional analysis allows the silver grade to be determined accurately.

If you have cutlery, objects or lots made of solid silver, please provide the available information to receive a tailored evaluation.