Blog: Guides

A guide to Christofle flatware patterns: silver plate, sterling or stainless steel, the classic Perles, Cluny, Malmaison and Marly, the modern America, Albi, Jardin d'Eden, Aria and MOOD, and everyday Osiris and L'Âme de Christofle.

A practical guide to Herend figurines: how the hand-painted fishnet colors work, six animal families to start with, sizes from miniature to showpiece, and tips for building a collection.

A guide to Lalique crystal: the satin-and-polished contrast, iconic designs like Bacchantes and Merles et Raisins, nature pieces such as Plumes and Panther, modern vases in several sizes, and ornaments as a first piece.

How to care for sterling silver and silver-plated flatware: use it often, wash soon after the meal, dry immediately, store it in anti-tarnish cases like Christofle's Imperial Green storage boxes, and polish gently.