Silver cutlery set 4-piece 925 silver Astra Black

No gold, no distraction – just 925 sterling silver and black niello hand-engraving. The Astra Black silver cutlery set shows the Astra collection in its purest form: four pieces for one person, whose only embellishment is the fine contrast between bright silver and deep black niello ornament.

At a Glance

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver
• Collection: Astra Black
• Scope: 4 pieces – dinner knife, dinner spoon, dinner fork, teaspoon
• Dinner knife: L 235 mm × W 16 mm, 40 g
• Dinner spoon: L 198 mm × W 45 mm, 60 g
• Dinner fork: L 188 mm × W 23 mm, 45 g
• Teaspoon: L 138 mm × W 32 mm, 25 g
• Decoration: Niello, Hand-engraving
• Hallmark: present

Material and Workmanship

The Astra Black collection deliberately foregoes gilding and instead lets the dark niello embellishment on the 925 sterling silver speak for itself. Each line of the floral ornament is first engraved, then filled with a niello melt of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur and fired – a chemical-physical bond with the silver, not a lacquer that could peel off. The result is a calm, clear contrast that even deepens over time: when polishing the surrounding silver surfaces, the niello black becomes even more prominent.

Usage and Occasions

The set is suitable as tableware for one's own home as well as a gift for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions. Those who prefer a restrained, purist design language over gilded tableware will find the perfect alternative in Astra Black – clear in line, calm in effect, but with the same high standards of craftsmanship as the other Astra variants. As a single place setting, it can later be supplemented with additional pieces from the same collection, for example, if a second person joins the table.

Care

• Hand wash with warm water and mild detergent, then dry immediately
• No dishwasher – heat and aggressive cleaners attack the niello inlays
• For polishing, only treat the silver surfaces, never the niello areas directly
• Store dry and protected to maintain the contrast between silver and niello

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes Astra Black from the other Astra variants?

Astra Black completely dispenses with gilding. Other variants of the Astra collection combine niello with partial or complete gilding. Astra Black remains deliberately pure: silver and black, without gold.

How do I recognize real silver cutlery?

Real 925 sterling silver bears a hallmark confirming its silver content. With this set, the hallmark is present on each piece.

How do I care for niello silver cutlery without gilding?

Hand wash with mild detergent, then dry immediately. Do not use a dishwasher or aggressive silver cleaners directly on the niello surfaces – this will preserve the contrast between silver and black for years.

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