Silver is a soft, white lustrous
transition metal, having the highest electrical and thermal
conductivity. It has popularly been used in coins, jewelry, tableware,
and photography. Antique silver has been widely used to manufacture
jewelry, collectibles and various other show pieces. Each antique silver
product is different in terms of the quality of metal, finish, carvings,
depending on the period it belongs to. Antique silver product as old as
300 years old are traded through authorised private and public dealers.
Internet is another important medium through which trade in these
antique products takes place.
Types
- German Silver
- Sterling Silver
- Antique Silver
Market for Antique Silver Products
A range of antique silver products including silver jewelry, table and
kitchenware, collectibles are highly sought after by the international
buyers. Local manufacturers and leading designers are manufacturing
antique-finish products to cater to the increasing domestic and
international demand. Antique-finish silver products are the current
rage, the world over; and India, China are one of the leading suppliers
of beautifully handcrafted antique-finish jewelry and collectibles to
US, UK and Canada.
