Silver Buyer in Phoenix & Chandler
Sell Silver & Sterling Silver in Phoenix & Chandler, AZ
Bring sterling silver jewelry, flatware, tea and coffee service pieces, serving items, scrap silver and other silver pieces to Valley Goldmine for a private, in-person evaluation.
What Silver We Evaluate
Sterling silver jewelry, flatware, hollowware and scrap.
Silver can turn up in jewelry boxes, inherited dining sets and household collections. Bring pieces even if they are tarnished, incomplete or difficult to identify.
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other sterling or higher-silver-content jewelry.
Sterling Flatware
Forks, spoons, serving pieces and other flatware marked Sterling, 925 or with another silver-quality mark.
Tea & Coffee Service
Sterling tea pots, coffee pots, creamers, sugar bowls and related service pieces.
Estate & Inherited Silver
Inherited collections where you are unsure which pieces are sterling, plated or another metal.
Broken & Scrap Silver
Damaged, mismatched or incomplete sterling pieces can still retain precious-metal value.
Unidentified Silver-Colored Items
Not sure whether an item is sterling or plated? Bring it in rather than relying only on color or age.
Silver Value
What determines what your silver may be worth?
Silver value depends on the actual silver content of an item, how much it weighs, current market prices and, in some cases, whether the piece has value beyond its metal content.
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver. Other silver alloys may carry different purity marks and should be evaluated according to their actual content.
Once purity is understood, the amount of silver in the item is an important part of its underlying precious-metal value.
Silver prices change, so current market conditions matter more than what the item may have been worth years ago.
Some estate, decorative or recognizable pieces may deserve consideration beyond melt value, depending on the item and current market.
Sterling vs. Silver Plate
What do 925, Sterling and other silver marks mean?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver, which is why many sterling items are marked 925 or Sterling. Other marks such as 900 or 800 can indicate lower-purity silver alloys on some pieces.
Silver-plated items are different: they typically have a thin layer of silver over another base metal. That means a plated object generally does not contain the same amount of precious metal as a comparable sterling piece.
Do not rely on appearance alone
Tarnish, age and color are not enough to determine silver content. Manufacturer marks can also appear on both sterling and plated pieces, so bring uncertain items rather than assuming they have—or do not have—silver value.
Have other precious metals mixed in?
You can bring a mixed collection. For other items, see our information about selling gold, selling platinum and selling gold and estate jewelry.
Sterling Silverware
Selling sterling silver flatware or an inherited silver set?
Flatware and serving pieces are a common reason people contact a silver buyer. A set does not need to be complete, polished or neatly organized before it can be evaluated.
Have silver you’re considering selling?
Bring the collection as-is and get a clearer understanding of what is sterling, plated or another metal before you decide.
What to Expect
A straightforward silver evaluation.
You do not need to research every hallmark before arriving. Bring the silver jewelry, flatware or other items you want evaluated and ask questions throughout the process.
Schedule
Choose a Phoenix or Chandler appointment.
Bring Your Silver
Bring items as-is along with a government-issued photo ID.
Review the Evaluation
Purity, weight, item type and other relevant value factors are considered.
Consider the Offer
Ask questions and decide whether selling makes sense for you. There is no obligation.
Local Silver Buyer
Private appointments in Phoenix & Chandler
Choose the Arizona office that is most convenient for you. Both locations use the same private appointment process.
Silver Buyer FAQ
Questions about selling silver
What does 925 mean on silver?
Do you buy sterling silver flatware and silverware?
How can I tell sterling silver from silver plate?
Do you buy broken silver jewelry?
Should I polish silver before bringing it in?
Do I have to sell after the evaluation?
Ready to find out what your silver may be worth?
Schedule a private silver evaluation at Valley Goldmine in Phoenix or Chandler.