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Use this step-by-step checklist to evaluate, complete, and care for sterling silver flatware sets before you buy, sell, or appraise them.

Unsure whether your sterling silver flatware is missing pieces? Learn the quickest ways to confirm a set’s completeness and value.

Gorham sterling flatware can sell for its silver weight, or thousands more. Learn how pattern, weight, and condition translate into real market value.

Sterling silver flatware sets can range from a simple four-piece place setting to 100-plus-piece collections. Learn what counts as a “piece” and how to spot a complete set.

Discover what collectors mean by a “full sterling silver set,” the pieces it includes, how to identify genuine sterling, and why complete services often sell at a premium.

Learn how to identify, evaluate, and price Mexican sterling silver, from Taxco jewelry to flatware and decorative pieces, in this complete value guide.