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Do you have unwanted silver jewelry all tangled up in your jewelry box or a drawer? Whether you have tangled or broken silver chains, single silver earrings, or silver serving pieces that seem outdated, selling silver jewelry, flatware, and other silver items can be a way to make some extra money. But, you have to know where to sell silver jewelry for the best price.

Do you have any unwanted silver items? Take an inventory because things like sterling silver flatware, serving pieces, and teapots might have some value, which means money for you.

If you have silver jewelry, flatware, or other silver pieces, Cash for Silver USA has a convenient, hassle-free, and risk-free process to trade your silver for cash and all from the comfort of your home. Simply request your a free Appraisal Kit to start the process now.

Where to Sell Silver for the Best Price

You can sell silver to a number of silver buyers. However, not all silver buyers are the same, and each one has different requirements. Here are some of your options:

- Jewelry stores
- Coin shops
- Pawn shops
- Consignment shops
- Facebook Marketplace
- Etsy
- Online silver buyers, like Cash for Silver USA

If you do a search for “silver buyer near me” and see local buyers like pawn shops and jewelry stores, keep in mind that they are usually resellers. What they can offer is often limited by the resale value of your items. Pawn shops have to turn around and resell the piece or send the piece to a refiner. This has to be factored into what they offer to you.

Cash for Silver USA is a reputable online buyer of silver, gold, platinum, and palladium in the United States. Since 2005, we have paid millions to thousands of customers like you for their unwanted or broken precious metal jewelry.

We handle everything remotely, and our simple selling process means everything can be done from the convenience of your home. We offer a quick and straightforward selling process, ensuring customers receive prompt and competitive offers for their items. Request a free Appraisal Kit.

Did you know about our Price “Beat” Guarantee? We will beat any competitor’s written offer or return your items to you free of charge.

Tips for Selling Silver

Before selling silver, it’s essential to be well-informed to ensure you make the best possible transaction. So, whether you want to sell a silver bracelet, a silver necklace, or other silver jewelry, here are some tips to help improve the offer you receive:

1. Know the Type of Silver You are Selling

Determine what kind of silver you have. Silver can be in the form of bullion, coins, collectibles, sterling silver, silverware, or junk silver. Each type has different value determinants and market demands​​.

2. Research the Current Silver Market Price

Understand the current market price of silver, also known as the spot price. Per Kitco, the price of silver is $32.50 per ounce as of April 16, 2025. This price fluctuates due to various factors like inflation, supply and demand, and economic expectations. Keeping an eye on the silver market helps in timing your sale effectively​​.

3. Determine Your Silver’s Purity

The purity of silver directly affects its intrinsic value. The higher the purity, the more valuable the silver. For example, silver bullion, which is almost pure silver, tends to have a higher value than silver alloys​. Cash for Silver USA uses high-tech equipment to analyze your items, but you can also test your silver at home:

Visual inspection: Look for silver symbols or markings on your pieces. Look at the clasp of a necklace or the underside of a fork. Sometimes the markings are small, and you might need a magnifying glass to read them.

Acid test: An at-home nitric acid test kit can approximate the purity of silver in just a few seconds. The estimates are broad, and they rely on your perception of color, but this test can tell you if an item is genuine.

Feel free to skip the at-home testing process and send your silver to a reputable online silver buyer like Cash for Silver USA. Our expert team will provide you with an offer and a hassle-free experience. Request your free Appraisal Kit now.

What Kind of Silver Can You Sell?

At Cash for Silver USA, we accept a variety of silver items for purchase, giving you multiple options to sell your unwanted silver. Whether it's silver jewelry, pure silver bullion coins, or sterling silver flatware, our experts will evaluate each piece based on its silver content and weight.

Sterling Silver

Unlike soft pure silver, sterling silver is relatively durable and can be used to make all sorts of items. You might sell silver jewelry you never wear, or trade-in your worn sterling silver utensils to help fund a nice replacement set.

Besides jewelry, here are a few common items that contain sterling silver:

Silverware

Plates

Platters

Coffee & Tea sets

To help identify sterling silver, look for common markings that indicate the manufacturer or purity level. For example, sterling silver is often marked with 925, 900, or 800.

Here’s a list of common sterling silver flatware manufacturers:

Alvin Silver

Labeled as “Alvin,” typically over a dragon emblem

Dansk Silver

Labeled simply as “Dansk”

Durgin Silver

Fine Arts Silver

“Fine Arts Silver” in a circular stamp

Gorham Silver

Company emblem includes an anchor and bear and the letter “G”

International Silver

Noted as “International Silver” or “I. S. Co. Sterling”

Kirk and Smith

The words “Kirk & Smith

Lunt Silver

Oneida Silver

Either “Oneida Sterling” or “Heirloom Sterling”

Reed & Barton

Rosenthal Silver

Saart Brothers

Either labeled as “Saart Sterling” or “SB Sterling”

Tiffany & Company

“Tiffany & Company Makers”

Towle Silver

Emblem is the letter T with a griffin inside. May also be listed “Towle”

R. Wallace Silver

Very common brand with tons of different emblems such as “R.W. & S.” and “Wallace Sterling”

Wheelock Silversmiths

Will say “HandMade Sterling Wheelock Newport, R.I.”

“Junk Silver,” a.k.a. Coin Silver

Do you keep a piggy bank or loose change jar in your home? If so, you might have non-collectible “junk silver” coins made with 90% silver that can be sold for a profit above and beyond their face value.

Scrap Silver

Even if it’s old, broken or in wretched condition, you can still get cash for silver by selling it as scrap. Things like snapped necklace chains, bent silverware, and even an unsightly pair of earrings you inherited from a well-meaning relative can fetch a nice return.

Flea markets, yard and estate sales, manufacturing facilities, and other public places often have scrap silver that is valuable.

How to Sell Silver for Cash

Like trying to find a local buyer of silver coins, you can look for online buyers of silver coins by searching “sell coins online for cash” or “sell silver coins online.”

When you find a reputable, trustworthy online silver coin buyer, you will likely follow these three steps to sell silver coins online:

01

Find a Reputable Buyer

Look at their Better Business Bureau rating and customer reviews. We have an A+ BBB rating and many five-star reviews from our customers.

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Consider Selling Silver Coins Online

When you sell silver coins, it is a good idea to get multiple offers. While the common view is if you need money fast, you should sell locally, Cash for Silver USA pays out quickly, within 24 hours of receiving your gold and silver coins.

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Research the Value of Your Coins

While the value is primarily based on the gold or silver content and weight, coins with numismatic or historical value might be worth more than the metal content.

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How to Sell Silver Online: Our Process

Wondering how and where to sell silver or other precious metal items for cash? Here’s how the Cash for Silver USA process works:

Fill out our short online form to request a free Appraisal Kit.


Once you receive your FedEx label, just package up your silver, gold, platinum, and/or palladium items and use the provided label to ship it to us for free.


Within 24 hours of receipt, our experts will evaluate the silver pieces and we will mail you a check for their determined value.

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