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Nickel silver cutlery
Sterling silver cutlery is a popular and affordable alternative to genuine silver cutlery.
Sterling silver cutlery is an excellent choice for those who want beautiful, high-quality cutlery without having to pay for real silver throughout the product. With a layer of real silver on the surface, they give the same elegant impression as real silver cutlery. They are very durable and are just as suitable for everyday use as for festive occasions.
selection & assortment
With us you will find a wide range of sterling silver cutlery in the popular Chippendale and Old models.
We are proud to collaborate with OÜ Juveel, a long-established manufacturer founded in 1923, which supplies silverware to several of the major brands in the Nordic region.
The manufacturer Juveel, which supplies silverware in genuine silver and nickel silver, is known for using premium quality silver in its products, which means that our nickel silver cutlery can be used and appreciated for many years by several generations.
When choosing sterling silver cutlery, it is important to recognize the different designations used to mark it. Often, the cutlery will say "ALP", "NS", "Prima ALP", "NS ALP" or "silver plated". There are no silver hallmarks on sterling silver.
Facts about nickel silver
WHAT IS STAINLESS STEEL?
Nickel silver is a brass alloy consisting of copper, nickel and zinc. It usually contains 60-80% copper, 15-30% zinc and 5-20% nickel. These proportions can vary depending on the manufacturer's preferences and applications. This alloy is a brass alloy and is often called Alpaca.
Sterling silver cutlery has a surface that is coated (plated) with a layer of real silver on the surface. It is this process that gives sterling silver its silvery surface. Silver cutlery is also silver-plated with a layer of real silver on the surface even if it is made of a silver alloy. In other words, you cannot tell the difference between sterling silver and real silver with the naked eye other than looking at the stamps.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRASS SILVER AND GENUINE SILVER
Silver cutlery is made from silver plate with 830 thousandths of silver which is finally plated with genuine 999 silver on the surface for a mirror-like surface and brighter shade. Nickel silver cutlery is made from a brass alloy of copper, nickel and zinc which is finally plated with genuine 999 silver on the surface for a mirror-like surface and brighter shade.
Nickel silver is usually stamped with "ALP", "NS", "Prima ALP", "NS ALP" or "silver plated".
Nickel silver is significantly cheaper than sterling silver and therefore more accessible to more people. Its similarity to sterling silver makes it difficult to tell the difference. Nickel silver cutlery is an affordable solution for those who want to enjoy the silvery aesthetic without paying the higher price of sterling silver.
SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STAINLESS SILVER
HOW DO YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SILVER AND NICKEL SILVER?
1. Stamps or Markings: Genuine silver items are usually marked with stamps indicating silver content, such as "830" indicating that they contain at least 83% silver, which is most common for silver cutlery. Sterling silver is usually stamped with "ALP", "NS", "Prima ALP", "NS ALP" or "silver plated". They may also be marked with "Nysilver" or "Alpaca".
2. Appearance: Silver cutlery has a characteristic whitish color and a high shine. Sterling silver has the same color and shine on the surface as real silver, as it is plated with real silver on the surface.
3. Price: Real silver is more expensive than sterling silver due to its higher silver content and value.
HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS SILVER?
Sterling silver and sterling silver cutlery are cleaned in the same way. Use a silver polish such as "Bistro" which is water-based or a silver polishing cloth to polish and restore the shine to the surface.
IS STAINLESS STEEL ALLERGY-FRIENDLY?
Nickel silver usually contains nickel, which can cause allergic reactions in some people. If you have a nickel allergy, it may be best to avoid using nickel silver products and instead choose nickel-free or hypoallergenic materials.
HOW IS STAINLESS STEEL DIFFERENT FROM STAINLESS STEEL?
Nickel silver, like real silver, has a very bright silver luster, while stainless steel has a light gray color and industrial appearance.