Silver is listed by material, such as coin, plate, or sterling; by some major manufacturers, such as Tiffany; by the type of item, such as candlesticks, jewelry, and napkin rings; or by country of origin. Countries throughout the world have their own unique silver styles, traditions, and marks. Silver from Colombia is listed here. Precious metals have been mined in Colombia for thousands of years. More examples may be listed under Silver-South American. For more information, explore our silver identification guides.