Silver Spoons

I'm still on my downsizing kick. I decided to tackle our sterling silverware with the same resolve as our other possessions. We don't use it, we haven't looked at it for years, and it has some market value. I ran into a snag, though. I checked briefly and don't think it's worth quite as much as I thought. I still need to take it in to a jeweler for another appraisal to get more information. In my internet searches, though, I discovered that silverware jewelry is popular. People make "spoon rings" out of vintage silver spoons. I would love to have some jewelry made out of the sets that I have. Bracelets are also popular, as are necklaces made out of forks, with gemstones added. I'm getting excited about having a few pieces of jewelry made from the silverware.


I have a small set of King Edward, which belonged to my grandmother Bertha Womack--well, my grandfather, too, but I'm sure Bertha was the driving force behind the silver. Here is a ring in that pattern.


Here is a bracelet made out of the silverplate pattern my family used for everyday as I was growing up. I like the bracelet!


Here is another more arty fork bracelet.


My great aunt Dadie had the Chantilly pattern and I have a smaller set of it. It is my favorite pattern. I think I will have to have a ring made of this for sure.


I also like the bracelet made from the pattern.



Repurposing silverware has the same charm for me as repurposing garments, such as kimono and jeans. Although I don't wear much jewelry, I think I would wear some made out of our silverware.