{"product_id":"teeservice-925-silber-mit-niello-fuer-zwei","title":"Tea service 925 silver with niello for two","description":"\u003ch2\u003e7-piece Tea Set in 925 Silver — Chrysoprase, Niello, and Filigree Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a green you don't forget. Apple green. Cool, vibrant, almost luminous — and it sits right in the silver. On each spoon handle, on the side of the sugar bowl: a round chrysoprase stone, set in polished 925 silver, framed by deep black niello ornamentation. You look at it and immediately understand that this tea set is not just a set. It's a statement. An attitude. The decision to drink two cups of tea in an environment that transforms every routine into a ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7-piece set — two cups, two saucers, two teaspoons, and a sugar bowl on a slender goblet base — represents Russian silversmithing at its highest level. Four techniques, each taking a lifetime to master, work together here: hand engraving, niello inlay, filigree work, and chrysoprase setting. The result is not merely a utilitarian object. It is an object that raises questions. \"Where did you get that?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; background: #f2f2f2; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eProduct details at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Material: 925 Sterling Silver, Chrysoprase inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Technique: Niello inlay, hand engraving, filigree work, satin finish\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Scope: 7 pieces — 2 cups, 2 saucers, 2 teaspoons, 1 sugar bowl\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Cup: L98 × W68 × H70 mm | 125 ml | approx. 102 g per piece\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Saucer: D111 × H15 mm | approx. 89 g per piece\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Teaspoon: L135 × W29 mm | approx. 24.5 g per piece\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Sugar bowl: D151 × W205 × H92 mm | 550 ml | approx. 358.5 g\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Total weight: approx. 0.9 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Hallmark: 925 silver stamp present\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Engraving: available upon request\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Delivery: in gift packaging\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✦ Origin: Russia — traditional silversmithing\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChrysoprase and Silver — when a stone carries the soul of the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChrysoprase is not a stone chosen by chance. It is apple-green to emerald in color, its hue created by nickel oxide inclusions in chalcedony quartz — and it glows. Not metaphorically: when light falls on a faceted chrysoprase, embedded in a polished silver setting, it creates a radiance that energizes its entire surroundings. The stone appears to radiate from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Russian silversmithing tradition of the 19th and early 20th centuries, colored semi-precious stones were known in the silverwork of large manufacturers — but chrysoprase remained an exception. Its color intensity is extraordinary, its contrast to the blackened niello is dramatic. The green against the black against the silver: this is not a color concept designed on a drawing board. This is the experience of generations who understand how materials speak to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this set, the chrysoprase is not an embellishment on the edge. It is the center. On each spoon handle, the round stone sits at the heart of the ornamental handle end — exactly where the eye first goes. On the sugar bowl, chrysoprase stones frame the body like points of light. The set carries a color that silver alone cannot possess. And that is precisely what makes it distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNiello: The ornamentation that does not fade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the black pattern on the cups. The large floral rosettes, the delicate curved tendrils, the precise lines that wind around the body like an ornamental band from another century. This is not painted. This is not engraved and blackened. This is niello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNiello is one of the oldest metal techniques in the world — over 3,000 years of craftsmanship in a single black alloy. It consists of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, melted at approximately 800 degrees Celsius and poured into previously hand-engraved depressions. What emerges is not a surface on the silver. It is a chemical-physical bond with it. The black IS the silver. It cannot chip, fade, or be wiped away. With every polish, the contrasts become sharper, not weaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach motif of this set was first hand-engraved into the silver — each line a conscious decision, each curve the result of years of practice. Only then does the niello mass come into play. Only then does the engraving become ornamentation. What you see is the result of at least 15 steps per piece. Not for a quick result. For a lasting one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Europe, genuine niello work of this quality has become so rare that many silversmiths no longer master the technique. The Russian manufacturers who keep this tradition alive are few. Their knowledge cannot be learned from books. It is passed down, from hand to hand, from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Filigree Handles — Sculpture you want to touch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles of the cups are not just handles. They are openwork sculptures made of silver wire. Filigree work — a technique where fine wires are connected to form a lattice pattern that is stable despite its openness. Not solid metal. Instead: lines, spaces, light passing through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you pick up the cup, you feel the texture. Every twist of the wire is palpable. The cup feels different in the hand than a normal silver cup — lighter, and at the same time more complex. You notice that someone bent, connected, soldered something there. That this handle consists of many individual parts that together form something no machine could have produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFiligree work is elaborate. It requires patience and a steady hand. A single wrong press and the wire breaks, the proportions are no longer correct. The silversmith works under a magnifying glass, with tweezers and a blowtorch, millimeter by millimeter. The result is a handle that would stand as an independent work of art even without a cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tea Set as a Ritual for Two\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeven pieces. Exactly for two people. This is not a random number — it is a decision. This set is not intended for a grand dinner party, not for a reception room with thirty guests. It is for a moment for two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the morning, when the house is still and two people sit opposite each other. In the evening, when the day ends and there is nothing left to do. Pour the tea, dip the spoon into the sugar bowl, briefly see the chrysoprase stones in the light. This sequence becomes a ritual when the object accompanying it possesses its own dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe goblet bowl — the sugar bowl — dominates the scene. It stands on a slender base, has a wide bowl, holds 550 ml. It is the center of the set, the centerpiece, the object that first catches the eye. When you set the table, the ritual begins by placing the goblet bowl. Then the cups on their saucers. Then the spoons, placed across, chrysoprase facing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can drink tea from any mug. But not every mug turns drinking into an experience. These cups do. You smell the tea and at the same time see the ornamental band on the body. You hold the filigree handle and feel the craftsmanship. This is no longer a functional object. This is lived beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor what occasions and for whom this set is the right gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are people to whom you cannot give an ordinary gift. Not because they are difficult — but because they have everything. Because they have learned in their lives what is truly beautiful, and because an object that does not fulfill that is better not given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea set is intended for these people. The gift for a golden wedding anniversary, when two people have lived together for fifty years and you want to give them something that honors their story. The birthday gift for a 60th or 70th birthday of a person who has collected beauty in their life and knows when something truly significant crosses their path. The anniversary gift for someone who loves Russian culture, history, or silver art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOr: the object for the collector. Someone who knows Russian silverwork, who immediately recognizes the difference between stamped mass-produced silver and genuine manufactory work, and who, upon seeing this set, understands what they are dealing with. For such a person, the set is not a purchase decision. It is an encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Wedding (50 years) — the shared ritual, forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilestone Birthday — 60th, 70th, 80th — for someone who lacks nothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary — professional or personal, when normal presents would be too small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding Gift — for a couple with high standards and an appreciation for beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt Collector's Gift — for someone who values Russian silver manufactory art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEngraving and Personal Dedication — the object becomes history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn object of this quality already carries a history — the history of its creation, its technique, its materials. An engraving adds a second story: yours. The story of the giver and the recipient, captured in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpon request, an engraving can be added to the set — an initial, a date, a short dedication. Simply contact us if you would like a personal inscription. We will be happy to advise you on the best location on the set and the font style that matches the ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, upon request, we will include a personalized \u003cstrong\u003eSilberVerse card\u003c\/strong\u003e in photo format (10 × 15 cm) — individually designed, suitable for the occasion and the recipient, currently free of charge. Just let us know when ordering who you are gifting to and for what occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of the Niello-Chrysoprase Set — how it remains beautiful for a lifetime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNiello silver does not weaken over time — it deepens. Each polish deepens the contrasts: the black becomes richer, the silver brighter. The set ages with dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0.5em 0 1em 1.5em; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft, lint-free cloth is sufficient for daily care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo ultrasonic cleaner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can loosen the niello inlay and chrysoprase settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo silver dip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attacks the niello alloy and can damage the deep black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrysoprase and light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid prolonged direct sunlight for hours — the color may slowly fade. Not an issue with normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e In a soft cloth or case, separate from other silver items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The set is made for real tea. It should be used — it becomes more beautiful with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about this Tea Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is chrysoprase, and why is it so rare in silverwork?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChrysoprase is an apple-green to emerald-green variety of chalcedony quartz. Its color comes from microscopic inclusions of nickel oxide — it is not uniform like synthetic stones, but alive, varying minimally from stone to stone, with a natural depth. In classical Russian silversmithing, chrysoprase was known, but never standard. It places special demands on the setting: the silver must hold the stone without squeezing it, must highlight its color, and at the same time match the ornamentation of the rest of the set. All of this is masterful craftsmanship — which is why it is so rarely found in silverwork today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiello versus enamel — what is the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnamel is vitreous — a glass-like substance applied to metal and fired. It is colorful, shiny, sometimes transparent. Niello is a metal alloy of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, which is melted into silver at about 800 degrees. The result is deep black, matte, metallic — and not a layer on the silver, but a chemical bond with it. Enamel can crack or chip over time. Niello does not. It is more durable, and it becomes more beautiful with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I actually use the tea set, or is it purely decorative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can use it — and you should use it. 925 sterling silver is food-safe, niello is chemically inert and safe after firing, the chrysoprase stones are set in silver and not in direct contact with the tea. The set is made for actual use. An object of this kind does not gather dust in a cupboard. It lives through use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor what occasions is this tea set suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set is suitable for occasions where an exceptional gift is required: golden wedding anniversaries, milestone birthdays from age 60, special anniversaries — both private and professional. It is the right gift for people who already have everything, but not yet what is truly significant. It is also a memorable choice as a wedding gift for a couple with an appreciation for beauty and Russian culture. More \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hochzeitsgeschenke-silber\"\u003ewedding gifts made of 925 silver\u003c\/a\u003e can be found in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are niello and chrysoprase cleaned?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor daily care, a soft, lint-free cloth is sufficient. Occasionally, you can apply a mild silver polish to the silver surfaces — but sparingly, without pressing into the niello depressions. No ultrasonic cleaner, no silver dip. Clean the chrysoprase simply with a damp cloth, without abrasive cleaners. More niello silver sets can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee-teeservices-silber\"\u003ecoffee and tea service collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 32px; text-align: center; margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.5em; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe tea set for two people who appreciate beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin-bottom: 1.5em; font-size: 0.97em;\"\u003eRussian silversmithing with niello, hand engraving, filigree work, and chrysoprase inlays. 7-piece, 925 sterling silver, in gift packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee-teeservices-silber\" style=\"background: #090302; color: #fff; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.05em; display: inline-block;\"\u003eDiscover all silver tea sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther gift ideas: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee-teeservices-silber\"\u003eSilver tea sets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hochzeitsgeschenke-silber\"\u003eWedding gifts made of 925 silver\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffee-teeservices-silber\"\u003eCoffee and tea sets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SevChern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48422486311244,"sku":"SW10354","price":14855.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/exklusives-kaffeetassen-teetassen-set-silberschale-925er-silber-niellojpg.jpg?v=1733651684","url":"https:\/\/premiumgeschenk.de\/en\/products\/teeservice-925-silber-mit-niello-fuer-zwei","provider":"Premium Geschenkideen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}