Antique Silver

[2008-12-23 17:24:57]

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.



Source: Antique Crafts
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