Kansas City Metro · Lenexa, KS
Sell Sterling Silver in Kansas City
Sterling silver — marked .925 or STERLING — is 92.5% pure silver. KC Gold and Silver buys sterling in every form at our Lenexa shop, from a single spoon to full estate lots, evaluated against the current market.
How to identify sterling silver
Look for a stamp of .925, 925, STERLING, or STER on the piece. Older sterling from Britain may be marked with a lion passant hallmark. Silverplate (marked IS, EPNS, A1, or the word 'silverplate') is NOT sterling — it has only a thin plated layer and generally isn't refined. When in doubt, bring it in for a free test.
What sterling we buy
- Sterling jewelry — chains, rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches
- Sterling flatware — forks, spoons, knives (hollow-handle knives are valued on actual silver weight)
- Sterling holloware — tea sets, coffee sets, trays, bowls, pitchers, candlesticks
- Sterling picture frames, letter openers, dresser sets
- Designer sterling — Tiffany, Georg Jensen, Cartier
- Scrap sterling and cut pieces
How we price sterling
We weigh and evaluate every piece in front of you. Hollow-handle knives get separated so only the actual silver weight is valued, not the cement fill. Recognized designer marks (Tiffany, Jensen) may carry collector value beyond the metal — bring what you have.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between sterling and silverplate?
Sterling is 92.5% solid silver throughout. Silverplate is a base metal (usually copper or nickel) with a microscopic layer of silver electroplated on top. Sterling has real metal value; silverplate typically does not.
Do you buy tarnished silver?
Yes — tarnish is just surface oxidation and doesn't affect the silver content. Don't clean or polish before bringing it in.
How is sterling silver valued?
Value depends on the actual silver content and the current market — we weigh and evaluate in front of you and walk through the offer.
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