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Sterling Silver Calculator
Calculate the exact value of sterling silver jewelry, flatware and hollowware at today’s spot price.
92.5% pure
Grams · Troy oz · Pennyweight
Melt & scrap value
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Pure Melt Value
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100% of metal value
Scrap Buyer Pays
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Typical 65-80% of melt
Pawn Shop Offer
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Typical 40-60% of melt
What Different Buyers Will Pay
Online Gold/Silver Buyer
75-85% of melt value
$0.00
Best option for most sellers
Local Jeweller / Scrap Buyer
65-75% of melt value
$0.00
Instant cash, lower rate
Pawn Shop
40-55% of melt value
$0.00
Convenient but lowest rate
Refinery (direct)
85-95% of melt value
$0.00
Best rate, minimum quantities apply
Unit guide: 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams = 20 pennyweight (dwt). Gold and silver are traded in troy ounces. Most kitchen scales measure in grams. Pennyweight is used by many jewellers and pawn shops.
Silver — Key Facts
PuritySterling silver is 92.5% pure silver (925 parts per thousand). The standard for silver jewelry worldwide.
Hallmark StampsMarked as 925, Sterling, Ster, or .925. British pieces use a lion passant hallmark.
Common UsesJewelry, flatware (forks, knives, spoons), tea sets, trays, picture frames, candlesticks.
Identifying Tips925 stamp on jewelry. Sterling or 925 on flatware backs. British pieces use hallmarks not stamps.
Selling TipsSterling jewelry scrap buyers pay 65-80% of melt. Intact flatware sets sell for more at auction or to collectors.
Weight GuideSterling teaspoon 20-25g. Dinner fork 35-50g. Full place setting (5 pieces): 100-180g.