Group several silver items together to establish a collection of wonderful items, staggering the sizes and shapes. In the retail market, there has been a resurgence of silver decorative items and picture frames. These are not fine silver, but just as effective decoratively. The use of silver in any form will add sparkle and elegance to your decorating. How about a candle light dinner with silver cutlery and crockery? Need not be exclusive for the kings and queens...

A silver basket can hold fresh Fruits. Small bowls offer the perfect spot for potpourri, bath salts, soap balls, jewellery, candy, letters, etc. 

Silver trays are beautiful for holding perfume bottles, cup and saucers, bud vase, books, etc. 

Candlestick holders can be used anywhere in your home for an elegant display. 

Silver picture frames can be used on tabletops and bookshelves. 

Silver lamps of different sizes can adorn the living hall and the puja room where idols are kept.

Taking care of your silver

Silver metal needs a lot of taking care to remain elegant on display. Hence we have to pay special attention to the objects in and around the house, be it in the showcase or puja room.

Not all silver polish is recommended for silver-plate. Check before using the silver polish.

After cleaning, always rinse with warm soapy water. Then rinse again with fresh water and dry thoroughly with a cloth. 

Use only silver polish. Do not use metal polish as a substitute. 

You can have your silver sealed with an acrylic lacquer by a reputable silversmith. This prevents tarnishing for an extended period of time. 

Polishing cloth is helpful to have for quick touch-up cleaning.