Silver in the News

I Use Silver-Plated Flatware Every Day – Here's What I've Learned
Had you ever thought to use your good silverware every day? Neither had I. That is until my grandma offered for me to use her silverware when I was getting ready to move into my first apartment. As a ... continued..
Restoring silver’s beauty after it’s washed away
Q: I put my sterling-silver flatware through the dishwasher, and now it looks “too clean.” All the darkness in the grooves and details is gone. What can I do? A: Although you do want flatware to ... continued..
5 Pieces of Old Silverware That Could Be Worth a Fortune
That drawer full of tarnished forks and spoons might not look like much-but don't be fooled. Some old silverware isn't just heirloom-worthy; it's downright valuable. Between rare patterns, high silver ... continued..
Best sterling-silver flatware set
Which sterling-silver flatware set is best? When shopping for flatware, there is a lot to think about, including material, weight, style and ease of cleaning, to name a few. Most households will have ... continued..
Century-old sterling silver flatware set is a family heirloom. What is it worth?
This month’s submissions all were handed down in families, including a fine set of Reed & Barton sterling flatware, a carnival glass bowl, and a print that hung in a lawyer’s office. Two pieces of ... continued..
Miss Manners: Auction ‘junkie’ wonders about complete sets of sterling silver flatware
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have become something of an auction junkie, and I am surprised at how often I see incomplete sets of sterling flatware for sale. Often, the “set” is just dinner forks and several ... continued..
Ask Amy: I think a dinner guest lifted a piece of my sterling silver flatware and I’m forking mad!
DEAR AMY: About a month ago my husband and I invited two other couples, who are friends of ours, over for dinner. I had the table laid out nicely with our best china and sterling silver flatware. continued..

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