Cocktail Glass 925 Silver Niello — Martini Bowl Hand Engraved 180 ml

The martini glass – that flat, wide-mouthed shape you instantly recognize – is available here in 925 sterling silver. A narrow niello floral band encircles the upper rim of the glass, topped by a delicate sawtooth pattern as a finishing touch. The rest is polished silver: cool, smooth, without distraction. The glass opens wide (95 mm diameter), stands on a slender stem with a flat foot, and weighs 175 grams. 180 ml capacity – enough for a classic cocktail, a champagne, or a dessert wine. Pure silver without gilding, niello as the only contrast. A cocktail glass that doesn't look like a party, but like style.

The Martini Shape in Silver – Less is More

What's special about this cocktail glass is its understated elegance. While the wine goblets in the assortment feature dense niello ornamentation across the entire bowl, this piece is limited to a single narrow band at the upper rim. Flowers and leaves in niello black, neatly framed by two thin lines, with a sawtooth frieze above. The rest of the bowl: polished silver, empty and gleaming.

This reduction is intentional. The martini shape thrives on its geometry – the wide opening, the sharp line to the stem, the small foot. Dense ornamentation would disrupt this geometry. The narrow band accentuates the rim without overwhelming the shape. For purists, this is the most elegant solution: enough craftsmanship to show off the silversmith, enough surface to show off the silver.

What drinks this glass is made for

Cocktails: Espresso Martini, Cosmopolitan, Gimlet, Aviation – any cocktail served in a martini glass works in this silver glass. The difference: silver cools the cocktail better, and the niello texture on the rim gives the glass a haptic accent when drinking.

Champagne Cocktails: Bellini, Kir Royale, or a French 75 – the wide bowl lets the bubbles dance, the silver maintains the temperature.

Dessert: A scoop of sorbet, a panna cotta, or a mousse – the silver martini glass is also a dessert bowl that sparks conversation at a dinner party.

Occasions and Gift Ideas

Bar Enthusiasts: For the friend who takes their home bar seriously and for whom no shaker is too expensive – a 925 silver cocktail glass is the crowning glory of any bar setup.

Wedding: Two silver cocktail glasses as a pair – the toast in the evening, not in the afternoon. When the champagne flutes are raised at midday, the cocktail glasses come out for dinner.

Milestone Birthday: Along with a bottle of gin or champagne – the contents are consumed, the glass remains. Also linked in our guide: Gift for 60th Birthday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the glass food safe?
Yes – 925 sterling silver is food safe according to EU standards. No intrinsic taste, no reaction with alcohol or acid. Clean with warm water.

Why is the glass not gilded?
Pure silver – that's the design decision for this piece. The silver/niello contrast appears cooler and more graphic than with gold. For the gilded version: our wine goblet line with gilding.

Is engraving possible?
Upon request – on the polished surface of the bowl or on the foot.