You first need to calculate weight of silver in the object. If it's Sterling it is 92.5% or better to be designated as such. . The calculator below will help and then you just check today's price since it does fluctuate per oz. (also below)
Sterling Silver Set Value: $225
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper and no nickel.
No. Sterling Silver is 925 Silver (they are one in the same)Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a composition of 925 parts pure silver with 75 parts of copper
Because sterling silver is an alloy, most of the value in the object. There are calculators for the melt value of sterling silver. In August 2016, the value was $15.52 per troy oz.
how much sterling silver is in one place setting
First of all, theres no such thing as "silver plated sterling". Sterling is 92.5% silver, anything plated is just plated. If the item is solid sterling silver, its metal value depends on the current price of silver - but it may be worth more as a collectible. If it's plated base metal it has very little value.
most likely its sterling silver which isn't pure silver and it depends on the rarity/collector value of the spoon. Probably not much more then $5 or $10 for a basic sterling spoon
Yes, sterling silver is worth lots of money. "Sterling" refers to a high degree of purity. The value of sterling silver is quite literally the market price for silver, which as the time of this writing is about USD $31.67 per troy ounce.
It depends on the purity and weight of the silver as to the value. If it is an unusual rosary, perhaps that will add value.
No, it can be relatively expensive if bought new, but it has no long-term intrinsic value like sterling silver does, because the silver content is almost nil.
If you have the Sterling Silver version (says Sterling on the edge) figure roughly the melt value of 1 oz. of silver - $10-$15. ::further contribution:: Actually, the sterling silver Roberts Zodiac coins have no sterling content marking whatsoever. In terms of value, it depends on whether or not you have the mini coin or the large size. The large coin is 7/8 oz silver.
First.. are you sure it is Sterling? Onieda made a lot of "silver plated" items, which currently have zero value. The word "STERLING" needs to be stamped on the tray in order for it to be sterling and worth money.