Picture frame 925 Sterling Silver Monaco — 10×10 cm, square, engravable

A square photo calls for a square frame — and there are surprisingly few made of genuine silver. The Monaco is one: 10 × 10 cm, solid 925 sterling silver, surrounded by a delicate beaded border. It accommodates precisely those pictures that would otherwise end up cropped in a drawer: the passport photo from the first day of school, the snapshot from a child's birthday party, the square print from a photo printer.

The square shape — and why it's so rare

Frames are almost always conceived in portrait format: 10 × 15, 13 × 18, 20 × 25. The square is often overlooked, even though most photos today are created precisely that way — taken on a phone, cropped to a square, shared as a square. The Monaco fills this gap without appearing trendy: its shape is geometrically clear, its setting classic.

The beaded border runs doubly — once on the outer edge, once internally around the picture opening. Between the two rows remains a smoothly polished surface that calmly reflects light. This three-part division gives the small format depth: the frame appears substantial, not flat.

Material and workmanship

The Monaco is made of 925 sterling silver and bears the hallmark as proof of its silver content. The surface is highly polished, the beaded decor meticulously continuous into the corners — this is where a frame reveals whether it has been carefully crafted, as the row of beads must align perfectly.

The frame is manufactured by Zaramella Argenti in Italy, a family business that has been producing silver goods since 1948. The design language is consistent: clean lines, no unnecessary embellishments, craftsmanship over effect.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

The smooth surface between the two rows of beads offers space for an engraving — a name, a date, two initials. We carry out engravings upon request; please contact us before ordering to discuss placement and font size together.

Upon request, we include a personalized SilberVerse card in photo format — individually designed, suitable for the occasion and currently free of charge, also available without engraving.

What occasions is the Monaco suitable for?

For school enrollment, it is a gift with lasting impact: The photo from the first day of school usually sits as a print on the refrigerator and disappears after two years. Framed in silver, it gets a place — and stays there long after the child is in high school.

Equally suitable for birth and christening, when godparents or grandparents are looking for something that doesn't look like a child's room and grows with the child. And for the move into the first own apartment, because a silver frame shows character on any shelf. For those who want to combine several formats, the Kiel in 10 × 15 format is available in the same design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What photo size fits in it?

A square photo measuring 10 × 10 cm. Pictures from a phone can be cropped to this format in almost any photo app.

Can the frame be engraved?

Yes, upon request. The polished surface between the bead rows is well suited for initials or a date. Please contact us before ordering.

Does it stand upright or horizontally?

For a square, this doesn't matter — the orientation is the same in both directions.

Does the silver tarnish?

Sterling silver reacts with the air and darkens over time. A soft silver polishing cloth removes the tarnish; carefully work over the beaded decor to keep the spaces clean. How best to care for children's silver is explained in our care guide.

Is the frame also available in a larger size?

Yes, the same design is available in 18 × 18 cm format. Further sizes and shapes can be found in the frame collection.