Selling Silver - Everything you need to know
Whether it's inherited silver cutlery, old coins, or unused silver jewelry, selling your silver can pay off. The price of silver has historically been strong, and we at MittGuld buy silver in all its forms – jewelry, cutlery, trays, candlesticks, coins, and bars.
Types of silver and their purity
Silver is, just like gold, often alloyed to become harder and more useful. Here are the most common purities we buy:
• Sterling Silver (925): The most common silver purity for jewelry and modern cutlery. Consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper, giving it the strength needed for everyday use.
• Working Silver (830): An older Scandinavian standard, common in older utility items, coffee pots, and art glass. Contains 83% silver. Old Norwegian and Danish silver items often bear this stamp.
• 800 Silver: An older continental European standard (80% silver), common in German and Austrian silverware from the 19th and early 20th century.
• Fine Silver (999): Almost 100% pure silver, often found in the form of investment bars and special silver coins such as the Silver Maple Leaf and American Silver Eagle.
Stamps and hallmarks – how to identify your silver
Silver items are usually stamped with the purity number (e.g., '925', '830', or '800') directly on the metal surface. Swedish silver items also frequently have government control stamps – the famous 'cat's paw' (a clover-shaped stamp) and the letter 'S' – which certify that the silver content has been verified by an approved assay office. Older Danish and Norwegian items may have lion marks or crowns as control stamps.
If your silver lacks stamps, it is no problem. We always test everything carefully with our calibrated XRF equipment to determine the exact silver content, regardless of origin or marking – and we pay you for the actual content.
How do I sell my silver?
Selling silver to MittGuld is simple and hassle-free. Order one of our free insured return envelopes. Place your silver inside – no need to polish or clean it beforehand. Send it by post. Within 1–2 business days of receiving it, the silver content is analyzed with XRF technology, everything is weighed on calibrated lab scales, and you receive a detailed price offer by SMS and email. If you accept the price, the money is transferred directly to your bank account, often the same day. The entire process is insured and covered by our price guarantee.
We buy your silver
Earn money on silver that is just gathering dust. Order an insured silver envelope today and sell easily from home with a price guarantee.