If you purchased a luxury silver cutlery set from our Luxury Products store, we must congratulate you. This exclusive cutlery set is a long-term investment, and we guarantee its high quality. However, if you're unsure whether your current silver cutlery is made of pure silver, check for markings. They are usually stamped near the handle of the silver knife or silver spoon.
The History of Silver
Silver products have been appreciated by women for centuries, not only in the form of silver jewelry, but also as silverware. The oldest silver items discovered by archaeologists date back approximately 4000 years before our era. The earliest silver coins are mentioned in connection with ancient times.
It is also believed that the main trend of silver product creation began in Turkey. Silver has always been regarded as a noble metal, primarily due to its malleability and ductility. Its health properties are also often discussed, especially in the context of fighting pathogenic bacteria.
There is a common opinion that silver jewelry is for blue-eyed women. However, if you look at French women, even on the streets of Paris, it’s immediately clear that silver suits every lady, with any style. Moreover, not only as a personal ornament but also in the form of a silver teaspoon for coffee or a silver cake fork.
Silver Cutlery Markings on Handles
Original, exclusive silver cutlery features markings on the handles. This is the stamped silver assay, indicating the alloy from which the cutlery set was made.
The most common is 925 silver. This means it contains 92.5% pure silver. Other silver assays include 875 (87.5% pure silver), 500 (50% pure silver), and 333 (33.3% pure silver). The last assay is the softest and not suitable for manufacturing complete sets of silverware such as teaspoons, forks, or knives.
It is worth remembering that silverware sets have different assay markings than silver jewelry. The most popular silver teaspoons and knives are marked with the number 12 (such a teaspoon contains 70 parts per thousand of pure silver) and 800 (indicating, for example, that a silver knife was made from an alloy containing 800 parts per thousand of silver). Russian silverware is marked with the nomenclature 84, which contains 875 parts per thousand of pure silver.
Why Is Silver Becoming Cheaper?
Are you wondering why the price of silver cutlery isn’t rising? Do you think silver is becoming cheaper? It’s just an illusion. According to economists, the price of silver will increase this year. This noble metal, like gold, is a good investment worth making to avoid losing savings. You can invest in silver bars, silver jewelry, or luxurious silverware. The latter option seems to be the most secure and interesting investment. It is especially recommended to buy antique silverware, as they hold the highest value, and the price of the silver they are made from increases year by year.
The current silver price per gram is about 2 PLN. However, it’s important to note that this is the price for 925 silver. Softer alloys are cheaper. Purchasing a kilogram bar of silver from a mint costs over 3700 PLN.
Old Silverware – Is There a Demand for It?
The price of old silverware is steadily rising. This is because antique silver cutlery has its own history. Some of them, available as collectible sets, date back to the times of the most distinguished Polish nobility. Luxurious cutlery was kept in special pouches, as they were personal items that were not lent to anyone.
Today, there is increasing demand for old, elegant silver cutlery in cases, especially those with vintage designs. Silverware with Eastern patterns is also highly sought after. These can be single silver teaspoons or luxurious cutlery sets.
Luxury Cutlery as a GiftLuxury silver cutlery in a case makes an ideal gift for any occasion. Such 6-piece cutlery sets can be given for name days or birthdays, while silver sets for 12 people are perfect for various jubilees.
Luxurious silver cutlery for children is the most common gift for an infant from godparents. Sometimes, silver cutlery is also presented to new parents during a baby shower. A universal set of silver cutlery, consisting of a silver teaspoon, silver spoon, silver fork, and silver knife, can be given as a gift for both boys and girls. It is also a safe, luxurious present when the baby's gender is not yet known.
Why should you have silver cutlery sets in your kitchen?
Luxurious silver cutlery is a source of pride for every hostess. Displayed on the table during a festive meal, it elevates the prestige of the occasion and emphasizes the importance of the celebration. Additionally, silver cutlery has antibacterial properties, positively affecting our health. Our grandmothers believed that silver spoons used for stirring soup contributed to its durability and prevented spoilage. Moreover, exclusive silver cutlery sets do not rust, so they can serve families for many generations.
Sets available at Luxury Products
Our Luxury Products store offers exclusive silver cutlery sets. A 12-piece cutlery set or a 6-piece set can be purchased in a luxurious case, enhancing the prestige of these products. We offer silver cutlery from Polish manufacturers as well as pieces from a French factory dating back to the times of Louis XV. Popular among our customers are also silver cutlery from Gerlach and Hefra.
Our range also includes high-quality silver cutlery for children, making it an ideal gift for christenings or the child's first birthday. Choosing cutlery with an engraving makes such a gift personalized and truly special.
Cleaning
Information on how to clean silver cutlery should be included with their sets and provided upon delivery to the customer. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Cleaning silver cutlery must be done using special silver cleaning products and a soft cloth. Toothpaste, baking soda, and a toothbrush can damage delicate, luxury silver cutlery. You can also consider purchasing a special silver cleaning tablet, which, when placed in water, gently removes dirt and discoloration.
Can it be washed in a dishwasher?
Luxury silver cutlery should not be washed in a dishwasher. Detergents designed for dishwashers and the strong flow of hot water can damage silver. Additionally, dishwasher detergents cause oxidation, turning silver dark or even black, which is difficult to remove. Silver cutlery should be cleaned manually using special silver cleaning liquids. After a meal, silver cutlery for 6 or 12 people should be washed in lukewarm water with a small amount of dissolved salt.
