Silver jewellery
Chains, bracelets, bangles, rings and earrings in sterling silver, hallmarked or marked 925. Broken clasps and odd earrings are worth bringing.
Nash & Co · Caversham, Berkshire
Sell silver
in Reading.
Sterling silver jewellery you no longer wear. Odd pieces that have lost their partner. Silver that has been in a drawer for years. Bring it to Nash & Co on Bridge Street in Caversham and talk to a jeweller about selling it.
A useful first step
Bring the whole piece.
- Silver jewellery, with or without hallmarks
- Any matching pieces, boxes or paperwork
- A note of anything you know about where it came from
Even a broken strand gives us something to start with.
Selling silver
Silver is worth looking at properly.
We buy silver alongside gold and platinum, and we look at the piece as well as the metal.
Silver is a lower-value metal than gold by weight, which is why some buyers only want it in quantity. A jeweller looks differently. A hallmarked sterling silver bracelet, a well-made older piece or a maker’s design may be worth more as jewellery than as scrap, and we consider that when we discuss an offer.
Bring your pieces into the shop. We look at hallmarks and marks such as 925, the condition and the workmanship, and explain how an offer would be assessed. Unmarked pieces can still be looked at, so do not leave something behind because you are unsure what it is.
If you have silverware, cutlery, coins or a larger quantity of silver, call before you travel and describe what you have. We will tell you whether it is something we can help with or suggest where to go next.
Older & designer pieces
Victorian and twentieth-century silver, maker-marked jewellery and unusual designs are looked at for what they are, not just what they weigh.
Silverware & coins
Describe what you have before making a journey. Some items are better suited to a specialist dealer, and we will say so.
Before your visit
Make the first conversation count.
If you are coming from elsewhere in Reading, Berkshire or South Oxfordshire, contact us first to discuss your piece and confirm the best next step.
- The pieces themselves, with matching items kept together.
- Any boxes, receipts or paperwork you already have.
- Questions about assessment, identification and payment. Call ahead to confirm what applies to your visit.
Your questions
Before you decide.
Do you buy silver jewellery?
Yes. We buy silver alongside gold, platinum and fine jewellery. Bring the pieces to the shop so they can be assessed in person.
How much is sterling silver worth?
Scrap silver is priced by weight against the day’s silver price, and the figure per gram is much lower than gold. A piece of silver jewellery can be worth more than that if it is well made, old or by a known maker. We look at both before discussing an offer.
Does my silver need a hallmark?
No. Hallmarks and 925 marks help, but unmarked pieces can still be looked at. Bring everything you have and we will tell you what we can see.
Do you buy silver coins, cutlery or silverware?
Call the shop and describe the items before you travel. Some silverware and coins are better placed with a specialist dealer, and we will tell you honestly if that applies.
Can I sell gold and silver in the same visit?
Yes. Bring everything together and keep any paperwork with the relevant piece. See our separate page on selling gold and jewellery for what to expect.
Caversham, Reading · Berkshire
Making a special journey?
Tell us about your piece before you set off. Whether you are nearby or travelling from further afield, a call helps you check what to bring and plan time at the shop.