Sell Fine Sterling Silver in Manalapan, NJ

High-End Sterling Deserves a Serious Buyer

Manalapan homes tend to have nice things. When we say nice, we mean the good silver. Not the everyday stainless steel that came from Bed Bath and Beyond. We are talking about the Tiffany Faneuil pattern someone received as a wedding gift 30 years ago. The Georg Jensen serving set from a trip to Copenhagen. The Wallace Grand Baroque collection that has been hand-polished twice a year since 1985.

These pieces are stunning. They are also heavy. And at $80-plus per troy ounce in 2026, that weight translates to serious cash. A Tiffany sterling dinner fork weighs about 2.5 troy ounces. A large serving spoon might be 4 ounces. A full 12-place setting with all the extras can top 100 troy ounces of pure sterling silver. We have paid out over $5,500 for single flatware sets at our Manalapan store.

Our location at 356 Route 9 North is convenient for the whole western Monmouth County area. We see customers from Freehold, Marlboro, Old Bridge, Englishtown, and Colts Neck. Route 9, Route 33, and Route 522 all connect to us. Plenty of parking right in front.

We treat every customer and every piece with respect. When you walk in with a velvet-lined chest of fine sterling, we do not rush through it. We examine each piece, test it with our XRF analyzer, and weigh the items on a certified scale. The XRF device identifies the exact silver content without touching the surface. No acid drops, no scratch tests, no damage whatsoever. For high-quality sterling in excellent condition, this matters. You may want to sell just the silver content. You may also want to know if the pattern has collectible value. We can advise either way.

Most sterling flatware sells for its melt value, which is calculated by weight times the spot price of silver. But some patterns from top-tier makers do carry a premium on the secondary market. If your set falls into that category, we will tell you. We would rather give you accurate information than buy something at melt that could fetch more elsewhere. That honesty is why people come back to us and send their friends.

Beyond flatware, we buy sterling silver jewelry from designers like David Yurman, John Hardy, and Tiffany. We buy silver coins. We buy bullion. Tea services, candelabras, picture frames. If the XRF reads .925, we are buying.

Silver plate is something we encounter regularly, even in upscale homes. Brands like Oneida, International Silver, and Rogers Brothers made beautiful silverplated pieces that look almost identical to solid sterling. The difference is in the markings and the metal content. We will identify which is which during your visit, free of charge.

For a detailed look at what silver is worth right now, read our 2026 silver pricing guide. Visit our silver buying page for more on our process. Check out our Manalapan store page for directions, or browse all six locations. Call (732) 792-3300 or request a free appraisal online.

Tiffany & Co.: Faneuil, Chrysanthemum, English King, Audubon, Flemish. Tiffany pieces tend to be heavier than average and are always solid sterling.

Gorham: Chantilly, Buttercup, Strasbourg, La Scala. Gorham is one of the most common high-quality American silver makers. All sterling patterns carry real weight value.

Reed & Barton: Francis I, Georgian Rose, Burgundy. Known for ornate patterns with heavy pieces.

Wallace: Grand Baroque, Rose Point, Sir Christopher. Wallace patterns are popular and often come in large complete sets.

Georg Jensen: Acorn, Cactus, Pyramid. Danish sterling that is both beautiful and heavy. These sets sometimes carry collector premiums.

Kirk Stieff: Repousse, Old Maryland Engraved. Baltimore-made sterling with distinctive hand-chased designs.