4-piece silver cutlery set Sunflower Black | 925 silver - Niello

A 925 sterling silver cutlery set, whose handle ends feature a stylized sunflower pattern in niello hand engraving — radial lines that converge into a blossom. The Sunflower Black collection deliberately foregoes gilding and allows the niello design to speak for itself. A 4-piece set for one place setting, suitable as a wedding gift, a dowry, or an addition to your own collection.

At a glance

• Dinner knife: approx. 48 g, L 244 x W 23 mm
• Dinner spoon: approx. 64 g, L 203 x W 44 mm
• Dinner fork: approx. 47 g, L 198 x W 27 mm
• Teaspoon: approx. 26 g, L 148 x W 29 mm
• Total weight: approx. 185 g (slight deviations possible)
• Material: 925 sterling silver with niello hand engraving
• Collection: Sunflower Black
• Packaging: Gift case

The sunflower motif is located at the end of each handle and consists of fine, radially arranged niello lines radiating from a small floral center. Niello is a dark silver alloy that is melted into engraved depressions — not a print, but a permanent component of the silver that gains contrast with every polish instead of fading. Without additional gilding, the focus remains entirely on the interplay of polished silver and matte niello black.

Material and workmanship

All four pieces are made of 925 sterling silver. The sunflower pattern is hand-engraved before the niello compound is melted and then polished. This hand engraving makes each piece unique in detail: the lines follow the master's hand, small deviations between the pieces are an expression of genuine hand engraving, not machine mass production.

Use and occasions

This set is suitable for elegant dinner parties, festive occasions, and as a special wedding gift, for an engagement, or as a dowry. It is also suitable as a deliberate addition to an existing silver cutlery collection or as a first set of personal silverware for elevated everyday use — for anyone who values detail and hand engraving without gilding dominating the overall impression.

Engraving and SilberVerse Card

Personal engraving is possible upon request — contact us for individual advice on placement and execution. We include the SilberVerse card, measuring 15 x 10 cm, free of charge: digitally designed in photo format, with your personal text, for a special presentation.

Care

Clean the cutlery exclusively by hand with warm water and mild dish soap. The dishwasher is not suitable — aggressive chemicals and high temperatures can damage the surface and niello decoration. Dry the set immediately after washing with a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid water spots, and store it in the provided gift case. For slight tarnishing, a silver polishing cloth or gentle silver polish will help restore its original shine.

Frequently asked questions

What is niello and why is it special?
Niello is a historic technique in which a black alloy is melted into the engravings of silver. This gives the cutlery a unique look and emphasizes the fine hand engravings of the sunflower pattern.

Can the cutlery be engraved?
Yes, personal engraving is possible upon request. Contact us for individual advice; the SilberVerse card measuring 15 x 10 cm is included free of charge.

Is the cutlery suitable for daily use?
Yes, thanks to its robust 925 quality, the set is suitable for everyday use. Please follow the recommended hand washing to maintain its shine and niello contrast long-term.

You might also be interested in

You can find other niello sets with different motifs in the Tableware and Silver Cutlery Overview. For suitable gift occasions, also check out our Gift Ideas in 925 Sterling Silver.