Jewellery box "The Swan" 925 silver — Niello, gemstones

A swan made of 925 sterling silver — and its body is a jewelry box. The wings are slightly open, forming the lid, the long curved neck wears a gilded crown on its head, and blue gemstones glow as eyes and on the body. The entire swan is covered with niello hand engraving: floral medallions and tendrils in black on polished silver, with gilded accents giving warmth to the plumage. On the edges of the wings: openwork — delicate silver like lace. 96 millimeters long, 65 wide, 90 high, 156 grams. A piece that sits on the dressing table and that everyone who sees it wants to touch.

The Swan as a Form — Neck, Wings, Plumage made of Silver

The form is what makes this piece unmistakable. Not a box, not an egg, not a geometric container — but a swan. The neck swings forward in an elegant arch from the body, the head wears a gilded crown with a blue stone. The wings are slightly open — not spread out for flight, but raised as if to show. They form the lid of the casket: when you lift the wings, the body opens and reveals the interior.

On the edges of the wings, a technique is shown that is otherwise only found in the most elaborate pieces: openwork. The silver is perforated — a delicate pattern of tendrils and blossoms through which you can see. This silver lace gives the wings a lightness that lends the swan its grace. Heavy enough to be valuable, light enough to look elegant.

Niello and Gemstones — the Plumage in Black, Silver, and Gold

The body of the swan is completely decorated with niello hand engraving. Large floral medallions on the sides, dense tendril ornaments on the belly, gilded contours that give depth to the blossoms. This is not smooth, polished silver — this is a swan whose plumage consists of ornaments, every line hand-engraved, every surface telling a story.

The blue gemstones are placed at strategic points: as eyes, on the body, at the base of the wings. They give the black-silver-gold spectrum a fourth color — a deep blue reminiscent of water, of the lake on which the swan swims. The stones are cut round (cabochon) and set in gilded settings.

What to store in it — and where the swan stands

The casket is large enough for rings, earrings, a pendant, small keepsakes. When the wings are open, the interior is exposed — gilded and protected. The swan stands securely on its flat base with a golden rim and does not need a stand.

On the dressing table: The place where it is used every morning. Open wings, take out rings, close wings. A daily ritual with a work of art.

In the display cabinet: Closed, the swan is a sculpture — a piece that provokes questions and tells stories.

On the wedding table: As a bridal gift, as storage for the wedding rings before the ceremony, as the piece the bride finds on her bedside table when she comes home.

For what occasions the swan is suitable

Wedding: The swan symbolizes lifelong fidelity — swans stay together for life. A swan casket as a wedding gift is a declaration of love in silver. More: Silver wedding gifts.

Round Birthday: 50th, 60th, 70th — for women who appreciate craftsmanship and gemstones. A gift that doesn't disappear into a drawer but is used every day.

Mother's Day and Valentine's Day: More beautiful than any flower, more durable than any perfume. A swan that stays. More: Luxury gifts for women.

Collector: Five caskets, five stories: the Apple casket (€3,219) as an introduction, this swan (€7,768), the Diana Set (€10,212) that transforms into a brooch, bracelet and mirror, the Tsar's Feast Carriage (€16,894) and the fairytale "Like in a Fairytale" (€33,664) as the crowning piece.

Frequently Asked Questions about the "The Swan" Jewelry Box

How do you open the casket?
The swan's wings form the lid. When you lift them, the body opens and reveals the interior. The wings close securely again.

Which gemstones are used?
Blue cabochon stones at the eyes, body, and base of the wings. They give the piece its characteristic color in addition to black, silver, and gold.

Does a ring fit inside?
Yes — the interior offers space for several rings, earrings, or a pendant. Ideal as jewelry storage for the most important pieces.

Is engraving possible?
On request — on the underside or at the bottom. With engraving, a free SilberVerse card is included.

What does the swan symbolize?
Swans stand for fidelity (lifelong partnership), grace, purity, and transformation. In Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, the swan embodies grace and inner beauty. As a wedding gift, a symbol of the shared journey.