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Is it worth the expense to buy a sterling silver flatware set? Or perhaps silver plate? Or something else?

I have been looking on ebay at some of the old patterns as well as flatware sets. They seem quite expensive – However, I remember the parties my family (more accurately my grandmother) had, and it was always nice to have the gleam of silver at special occasions like X’mas. There is of course the fear of theft and the ‘chore’ of polishing which I actually like. So is it worthwhile going through the expense of buying the silver and the accessories like polishing cloths and storage bags when other alternatives exist like silverplate, brass or just plain stainless steel ? Also, will I recoup my cost in the future should I decide to sell my,as of now unbought, silver flatware?

I love my sterling silver flatware. I use it for holidays and special occassions and my table always looks wonderful. I store it in a silverchest that is made with special cloth which reduces the need for polish as long as I wash the silver imediately after use and dry it well. Hold the silver with the cloth to put it away to avoid leaving oils from your hands on it. Acid is the enemy of silver – keep it away from sitting in any acidic environment like tomato sauce.

I also have my grandmother’s silverplate flatware which I adore. It was a very high quality set and I use it just like I use my sterling. However, if you buy silverplate you risk eventually polishing the silver off the base metal, especially if it is pre-used (eBay) and you don’t know how it was cared for. Polish actually removes a fine layer of the silver which has oxidized (that is the black stuff). As you can imagine silver plate is at risk for losing the silver.

Buy sterling with confidence. Buy silverplate with caution if you have not seen it in person.

The Most Popular Sterling Silver Flatware Pattern – Chantilly By Gorham

International 53-Piece Simplicity Flatware Set $34.97 This 18/0 stainless steel has graceful styling, perfect for any occasion. Set includes 8 each: dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife, dinner spoon, teaspoon and steak knives, plus a 5 piece Hostess Set, which includes 1 each of: sugar spoon, butter knife, tablespoon, pierced tablespoon, and cold meat fork. Dishwasher safe….

Oneida Moda 65-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 12 $179.00 Fine 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware. Classic Service For 12 With Hi-Luster Finish. (12Ea) Place Knifeives, Place Forks. Place Spoons, Salad Forks, Teaspoons. 1Ea-Serving Spoon, Pierced Serving Spoon. Serving Fork, Butter Knife, Sugar Spoon. Dishwasher Safe. Limited Lifetime Warranty….

Zwilling J.A. Henckels Vintage 1876 23-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4 $59.88 This distinctive pattern offers traditional styling, crafted in 18/10 mirror finish stainless steel. The unique forged knife blade shape and pattern design make an impressive statement in any dining setting. Inspired by a pattern from the ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS archives, circa 1877 in Germany. The Vintage 1877 Flatware Set includes: 4 Dinner Knives 4 Dinner Forks 4 Dinner Spoons 4 Salad Forks 4 Te…

Georg Jensen: A Tradition of Splendid Silver $55.97 A sterling new study of the exquisite designs of Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866-1935) and company. Nearly one thousand photographs illustrate much of the stunning jewelry, hollowware, and flatware designed and produced from 1904 to the present. One of the most talented, original, and influential silversmiths of the twentieth century, Jensen’s life and the company he founded are thoroughly r…

Warman’s Sterling Silver Flatware: Value & Identification Guide $7.38 Beautiful to behold and exciting to collect, sterling silver flatware not only is prized for its pristine designs and characterized as a popular familial heirloom, with today’s robust metals market it holds the potential for profit.With all these interests at work, it not only pays to have access to up-to-date pricing for 15,000 varying pieces and 1,400 photos and illustrations found in Warman’s S…

Silverplated Flatware $18.95 In this revised fourth edition, each pattern has current values for the fork, knife, and spoon with each illustration. Over 1,600 patterns are fully illustrated and include the date introduced, manufacturer’s marks, and variations of pattern names. All values have been revised to reflect today’s market. 2008 values….