What are Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Worth?

The Following is a guide to the values of antique sterling silver napkin rings:

Using napkin rings at formal dinners has been a tradition that has been around for around 200 years. Napkin rings add a touch of grace, splendor and opulence to any table setting.

During the late 19th century and early 20th century there was a huge demand for antique sterling napkin rings. They were status symbols for the well to do and the very wealthy. The more ornate, decorative and heavy in gauge the more expensive these napkin rings would cost. This pretty much holds true in today's market as well.

Here is a list of price categories to help you ascertain the value of your sterling silver napkin rings:

Plain Napkin Rings: Worth about 1.5x - 2x times Scrap Silver

Plainer napkin rings with a simple band or line going around the border are usually going to worth around one and one half times or even double scrap silver at retail. They can be worth 20-30% less if engraved with an initial or monogram, or even close to scrap silver value if they have a large personalized inscription or family name.

Semi Ornate Napkin Rings:   Worth Double to Triple Scrap Silver

Semi ornate napkin rings with around 50% of the ring being decorated with some interesting design are going to worth around double to triple of their scrap silver at retail. Monograms will still downgrade the value, but not quite as dramatically on these more ornate pieces.

Very Ornate Napkin Rings:   Worth Triple to Quadruple Scrap Silver

Very ornate napkin rings with almost 100% of the ring being decorated with some interesting design are going to worth around triple to quadruple their scrap silver at retail. Monograms will still downgrade the value, but not by very much unlesss is detracting from the design aesthetic.

Art Nouveau or Figural Napkin Rings:   Worth $100 to $200 per troy ounce

Art Nouveau or figural napkin rings are worth $100 to $200 per troy ounce. These include napkin rings that show faces of women or men or full human depictions of fairies or romantic mythological figures.

Sterling Silver and Mixed Metal Napkin Rings:   Worth $100 to $600 per troy ounce

Sterling silver and mixed metal napkin rings are worth $100 to $600 per troy ounce. These include napkin rings that show have applied embellishments of gold, copper, niello, bronze or other metals.

Premium Makers:   Add 30-50% more for value

Sterling silver napkin rings made by Tiffany, George W. Shiebler, Georg Jensen, Buccellati and Unger Brothers are typically worth 30-50% more than just more common makers like Blackington, Whiting, Gorham, Wood & Hughes and others.

Russian Enameled Napkin Rings:   Worth $300 to $600 per troy ounce

Russian enamled napkin rings are typcially worth $300 to $600 per troy ounce. The more opulent and decorative the better the value will be. Make sure the enamel is in tact, otherwise, these could be devalued greatly.

Conclusion: Don't just sell your napkin rings for scrap silver prices. They are likely going to be worth a premium over their intrinsic silver price.

We Buy Antique Silver Napkin Rings!

We want to purchase all your antique sterling silver napkin rings especially any pieces that have elaborate decorative work or that have any unusual themes. We love buying entire collections. Always fair and competive quotes given.

If you have items that you'd like to sell,

or even just want to get an idea on valuation

please click the email us button for a quote.

Email Us:

Please send us photos, measurements and item descriptions.

Thanks,

Greg Arbutine

Silver Museum Owner

The Silver Museum buys all sterling flatware and hollowware regardless if it is rare or not. We want it all!

Please sell your Sterling Silver Pieces to The Silver Museum!

Please get our offer no matter what else you eventually do. We are always looking for great pieces for our Museum.