How do you refine scrap sterling silver to pure silver?


Scrap is just melted into a bigger lump of sterling silver for reuse.

Separating the other alloys from the silver is a much more complicated job.



Sterling Silver Scrap


Antique Sterling Silver Ladle Mexico R Lopez 43g scrap or save
Other
$0.99
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:47:55 PST

1983 GORHAM STERLING SILVER CHRISTMAS ANNUAL SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT NOT SCRAP 18 GRM
Metal
$0.99
Bids: 0
End time: 08-Feb-12 18:45:57 PST

70 GRAMS STERLING SILVER JEWELRY ETC, SCRAP, REPAIR, WEAR, ALL MARKED,BUY IT NOW
Other
$38.00Buy It Now: $48.00
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:45:49 PST

UNIQUE STERLING SILVER BANGLE CUFF BRACELET not scrap turquoise maybe
Bracelets
$10.00
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:43:08 PST

ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE LOT USE OR SCRAP 7.7 oz
Other
$0.01
Bids: 1
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:42:05 PST

6 BIRKS SOLID STERLING SILVER LOUIS SALAD FORKS 235 GRAMS NOT SCRAP
Birks
LOW COST SHIPPING WORLDWIDE over 10 ounces of sterling!
$9.00
Bids: 1
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:36:49 PST

OLD STERLING SILVER SOUVENIR Pineapple SPOON Aloha Hawaii *scrap*
Other
$4.95
Bids: 0
End time: 10-Feb-12 18:36:39 PST

UNIQUE STERLING SILVER BANGLE CUFF BRACELET signed hallmarked TC-304 not scrap
Precious Metal without Stones
$10.00
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:34:46 PST

OLD STERLING SILVER SOUVENIR SPOON Alaska 49th State *scrap*
Other
$4.95
Bids: 0
End time: 10-Feb-12 18:32:14 PST

Sterling Silver 925 72 Grams Wearable Or Scrap Lot NR
Mixed Lots
$0.99
Bids: 1
End time: 06-Feb-12 18:31:32 PST

VINTAGE STERLING SILVER Barbell BABY RATTLE by TIFFANY & COMPANY~~Scrap?
Tiffany
$275.00Buy It Now: $325.00
Bids: 0
End time: 10-Feb-12 18:30:27 PST

2 STERLING SILVER BANGLE BRACELETS signed hallmarked not scrap
Precious Metal without Stones
$10.00
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:29:07 PST

scrap 925/sterling silver 206g
Mixed Lots
$174.99Buy It Now: $194.99
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:27:55 PST

Gold plated Sterling Silver Heart Pendand with Neclace and CZs - Not Scrap - NR
Sterling Silver (w/o Stone)
$12.99
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:27:32 PST

Lot of Sterling Silver 925 Scrap or Wear Lot 82.6 Grams, One Day Only
Mixed Lots
$49.25Buy It Now: $64.25
Bids: 0
End time: 06-Feb-12 18:27:02 PST

Wallace Owl Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shaker Marked 4 sets 39.4 g Scrap or Use
Salt & Pepper Shakers
$19.99
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:23:50 PST

STERLING SILVER TUMBLER GOBLET BEAKER CUP 110.5g or 3.9 oz Scrap or Keep - NR
Cups & Goblets
$0.99
Bids: 1
End time: 08-Feb-12 18:22:28 PST

STERLING SILVER MIXED LOT, ALL BASE WEIGHTED ITEMS, 744 GRAMS .925 SCRAP OR NOT
Mixed Lots
Compote/Candy Dish, Creamer & Sugar, Salt & Pepper, Urn
$69.99
Bids: 0
End time: 12-Feb-12 18:21:52 PST

Sterling Silver Scrap/Not ~1 grams Turquoise Western Style Pendant
Mixed Lots
$8.99
End time: 06-Mar-12 18:25:04 PST

Sterling Silver Scrap/Not ~13 grams Green Onyx Stone Cocktail Ring - Size 9
Mixed Lots
$16.99
End time: 06-Mar-12 18:25:01 PST

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hi, i have some sterling silver scrap, and i do not where to sell it?



Does anyone know where to sell scrap sterling silver in LA ?


Go down to the jewelery centers downtown & they will tell U. It's a few blocks from the Greyhound Station.


where can i sell 100 lbs of scrap sterling silver?


You can try ebay. There are people on ebay that will buy anything. It is one of the biggest marketplaces for selling of goods that have been used before. You could also look for people who sell sterling silver or use it to make things to sell. They are always in need of more materials.


anyone know the price for scrap gold? what about sterling silver?

I have lots of scrap 10K and 14K gold as well as some pieces of gold jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets) and some sterling silver jewelry. Does anyone know what it's selling for these days? Or would I get more for the pieces if I sell them as pieces, not scrap? I need to make money quick, your answers are appreciated!

The price you will receive will depend on where you have your scrap reclaimed, the amount of scrap you have and the market rate for gold. Remember that you will not receive the spot price for gold in return for your scrap--there are assaying, refining/reclaiming costs that will need to be deducted.

Instead of taking your scrap to a jeweler who would act as a middleman between you and the refiner (and therefore give you a little less than the refiner would give them), go directly through a refiner with a reclamation program. Anyone like a jeweler or the outfits that advertise on TV are actually just offering to act as middlement between you and the refiner for a piece of the pie.

I've used the refiner David H. Fell & Co. in Los Angeles for my scrap recovery and been very pleased with the system they have set up. Click on the link below for contact information; they will send you a kit you can use for submitting your scrap.

Good luck.


How can I recycle my alloys, sterling silver, (and such) scraps produced from jewelry making?

I'm keeping my bits and pieces separated and labeled.
Can I melt them back down on my stove at home for re-casting?
What can I do to guarantee to future customers that my re-cast metals are genuine?
Are there any recycling facilities I can send my bits to?
Any charities that make use of precious metal scraps?
Any other suggestions to do with my collected bits?

You can certainly remelt them - but please, not on your domestic stove ! You'll need a mini coal-fired furnace, meant for such 'smelting' of metal scrap.
But, upon recasting them, there is no way you can quantify, or guarantee their 'purity' to your customers - as this would require expensive computerised gadgetry which only large jewellery shops can afford.
However, as you would not be [hopefuly !] asking for any fancy 'designer prices' for your artifacts, your customers might give you the benefit of their doubt - and accept your word for it !
Hope this helps !


Where can I buy sheet sterling silver for making jewelry ?

Either online or in the Philadelphia area. I also need bezel wire and round & square wire. Also do you know where I can sell my scrap silver?

You can occasionaly find that stuff on eBay, but you will pay top dollar plus postage for it.

Here's a link to an online store that's a good source.

http://www.silversupplies.com/

You might try melting down you scrap silver and reusing it.


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