Sell Antique Silver Jewelry in Houston
Victorian lockets, Taxco bracelets, Navajo turquoise, Georg Jensen brooches, and whole estate boxes, valued for maker and age, not just weight. Paid the same visit.
You can sell antique silver jewelry in Houston at Houston Cash For Gold, 1801 Durham Drive Suite 9 in the Heights, near downtown, Montrose, and the Galleria. As an antique silver jewelry buyer, we purchase Victorian and Georgian pieces, Art Nouveau, Taxco and Mexican silver, Native American silver and turquoise, Scandinavian designer silver, and full estate lots in any condition. We read the hallmarks, identify the maker and period, and test and weigh every piece in front of you. Your offer covers the silver content plus any collector value, and you are paid the same day. Call (832) 295-9155.
Antique and Vintage Silver Jewelry We Buy
Signed or unsigned, tarnished or broken. Old silver is often worth more than it looks.
Victorian & Georgian
Lockets, mourning jewelry, bangles, and brooches with British hallmarks.
Art Nouveau & Arts and Crafts
Flowing, hand wrought pieces from around 1890 to 1920, signed or unsigned.
Taxco & Mexican Silver
Eagle marked and TS or TA coded pieces, from Spratling to Los Castillo.
Native American Silver
Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi silver with turquoise, coral, and stamped work.
Scandinavian Designer Silver
Georg Jensen and other Danish and Norwegian pieces marked 925, 830, or 830S.
Lockets, Charms & Brooches
Charm bracelets, cameo brooches, photo lockets, and sweetheart jewelry.
Marcasite & Stone Set Silver
Art Deco marcasite, garnet, amethyst, and paste set in sterling.
Estate Lots & Broken Pieces
Inherited jewelry boxes, single earrings, and damaged antiques, all sorted for you.
Antique Silver Jewelry Buyer in Houston: Collector Value First
Searching for an antique jewelry buyer near me usually starts with one worry: will they just weigh it and melt it? Not here. Melt value is only the floor. We look for everything that can push an old piece above its silver before we ever quote.
- Hallmarks and maker. We read the stamps and identify the silversmith, workshop, or retailer.
- Period and style. Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and mid century pieces each have their own market.
- Stones and craftsmanship. Natural turquoise, garnets, marcasite, and hand work all count.
- Silver content. Tested and weighed on a certified scale, so the floor is never in doubt.
Antique Silver Hallmarks and What They Tell You
Old silver marks say more than purity. They can point to a country, a decade, and sometimes a maker. Check clasps, the backs of brooches, bangle interiors, and locket bails. For modern US pieces, the FTC Guides for the Jewelry Industry require at least 92.5% silver for anything sold as sterling.
| Mark | Silver | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Lion passant | 92.5% | British sterling, used since 1544, often with a town mark and date letter |
| Sovereign's head | 92.5% | British duty mark, struck between 1784 and 1890 |
| 800 with crescent and crown | 80.0% | German silver standard mark, used from 1888 |
| 830 or 830S | 83.0% | Scandinavian silver, common on older Danish and Norwegian pieces |
| Eagle with a number | 92.5% or more | Mexican assay mark used from 1948 to 1980, the number identifies the workshop |
| TS or TA code | 92.5% | Mexican registration codes used after 1980 |
| Coin, Pure Coin, Standard | About 90% | Early American coin silver, mostly before the 1860s |
| German silver, Alpaca, Nickel silver | None | Copper, nickel, and zinc alloys that contain no silver |
Floor vs ceiling: a 50 gram sterling bracelet holds 50 × 0.925 = 46.25 grams of pure silver, about 1.49 troy ounces. Multiply by the day's silver price and that is its melt floor. If the same bracelet is a signed piece from a known Taxco workshop, collectors may pay well above that number, which is why we identify before we weigh.
Vintage Silver Jewelry Buyer in Houston: Makers Worth More
Some names change the math completely. Mexican silver from William Spratling, Los Castillo, Hector Aguilar, and other early Taxco workshops draws steady collector demand. So does Danish silver from Georg Jensen, American pieces from Tiffany & Co. and Unger Brothers, and signed Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi work with natural turquoise or coral.
Unsigned does not mean worthless. Well made Victorian lockets, Art Deco marcasite, and hand wrought Arts and Crafts pieces still sell above melt. Have modern sterling too? We can price it in the same visit (see our sell silver jewelry in Houston page).
How Selling Antique Silver Works Here
One visit, start to finish. Every step happens where you can see it.
Walk In
Bring the pieces, any paperwork, and a photo ID. No appointment needed.
Identify
We read hallmarks and look for the maker, period, and style.
Test and Weigh
Metal tested and weighed on a certified scale in front of you.
One Clear Offer
Silver value plus collector value, explained piece by piece.
Get Paid
Accept and you are paid the same day. Or walk away free.
Sell Estate Silver Jewelry in Houston Without Polishing It
The dark patina in the recesses of old silver is part of what collectors want. Heavy polishing flattens that contrast, rounds off crisp detail, and wears away the hallmarks that prove age and origin. Dips and ultrasonic cleaners can also damage turquoise, pearls, and old glued settings.
Condition still matters, but less than most sellers expect. Missing stones, broken pins, and dents lower collector value on some pieces, yet the silver is always there. If you are clearing out a relative's jewelry box, bring the whole thing unsorted, the loose parts included, and we will go through it with you.
Real Reviews From Houston Sellers
Tips Before You Sell Antiques
- Do not polish, dip, or ultrasonic clean anything old.
- Keep sets, pairs, and original boxes together.
- Write down what you know: who owned it, where it came from, roughly when.
- Bring loose stones, clasps, and broken parts too.
- Snap a photo of any hallmark you can find before you come in.
What to Bring
- A valid government issued photo ID (required by Texas law for every sale).
- Your antique and vintage silver, in any condition.
- Original boxes, pouches, or presentation cases, if you have them.
- Past appraisals, receipts, or family notes (optional).
Not Sure What Your Old Silver Is?
Bring it to the Heights and we will read the marks and test it for free. If it is plated or German silver, we will tell you straight.
Sell Antique Silver Jewelry in Houston: Questions, Answered
You can sell antique silver jewelry at Houston Cash For Gold, 1801 Durham Drive Suite 9 in the Heights, close to downtown, Montrose, and the Galleria. Walk in with no appointment. We read the hallmarks, identify the maker and period, test and weigh each piece in front of you, and make one offer that covers both the silver and any collector value. Accept it and you are paid the same day. Call (832) 295-9155.
Every antique silver piece has a floor and a ceiling. The floor is melt value: weight in grams, times purity, divided by 31.1, times the day's silver price. The ceiling is what collectors pay for the maker, period, design, and condition. A plain worn bangle may sell near melt, while a signed Taxco bracelet, a Georg Jensen brooch, or old Navajo turquoise work can be worth several times its silver.
Look for a mark: Sterling, 925, a British lion passant, 800 with a crescent and crown, 830S, or a Mexican eagle mark. Be careful with German silver, nickel silver, and Alpaca, which are copper, nickel, and zinc alloys with no silver at all, and with EP or plated marks. Many older and handmade pieces carry no mark, so we test the metal at the counter before making any offer.
Often, yes. Signed pieces from recognized makers, Victorian and Georgian jewelry with readable hallmarks, Art Nouveau designs, early Taxco silver, and older Native American work with natural turquoise all sell to collectors above melt. We check for those first, and we will tell you when a piece is only worth its silver.
No. The dark patina in the recesses of antique silver is part of its look, and collectors often pay more for pieces that have never been over polished. Polishing also wears down hallmarks and can scratch stones or loosen old settings. Bring it as is and we will evaluate it in its current condition.
Yes. Snapped chains, bent bangles, lone earrings, and brooches missing a pin still hold their silver, and a damaged piece by a good maker can still carry collector value. Bring the loose parts and stones too, and we will price everything together.
Yes. We buy Mexican silver from Taxco and other workshops, including eagle marked pieces from 1948 to 1980 and later TS or TA coded silver, and Native American silver from Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi makers. Signed pieces, early designs, and natural turquoise are priced as collectibles, not scrap.
Bring a valid government issued photo ID, which Texas law requires for every sale, plus the jewelry in any condition and any appraisals, boxes, or family history you have. Keep sets and pairs together. If you are sorting a whole estate, read What to Do if You Inherit a Large Amount of Jewelry first.
Get an Antique Silver Quote Before You Drive Over
Send a few photos and we will reply with a starting range. The final number is set at the counter once each piece is identified, tested, and weighed.
- A clear photo of each piece, front and back.
- A close up of every hallmark or signature.
- Any stones, clasps, or damage you want us to see.
- Anything you know about the piece's history.
Prefer to talk? Call (832) 295-9155 or visit 1801 Durham Drive Suite 9, Houston, TX 77007.
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Bring your old lockets, bracelets, brooches, and estate pieces to the Heights. We identify, test, and weigh everything in front of you, with no pressure to sell.