When the tin appeared, the silversmith profession was already rare. Our country is lucky because there are some who still using the old silversmith techniques - what is getting unnecessary. The machines are taking over the art and turning them into cheap stuff. Unfortunately there is no place in Europe where you can learn silversmith profession.

But there is a small, tiny hope left... there are some who eager to keep the traditions and the knowledge of the silversmith porfession.

We have many archeological artifacts from the ancient times prove that the silversmith and goldsmith profession was advanced in that time. There are misterious techniques still to discover. Those who knows this art, can't make a use of it, because the lack of orders. There are some who have orders from individuals, companies and churches.

But they are small jeweller-shops, with small capacity. Nowadays customers are usually looking jewelries for the everyday usage or for occassions, and it is very rare to have an order for a special ornament, picture-frame, baptism-cup, etc...

To get a picture of the silversmith profession, we have to know something: this art is completely separated and independent of the goldsmith's craft. The making of the jewelry or item is mostly made from wires and plates, using hammer to shape rings, ornaments, chalices, etc... We use hammer to create patterns, embosses or shapes.

These products are more complex, hard to create and needs lot's of planning and design than the goldismith products are (jewelries). Because the softness of the silver, it is also very easy to damage them. Products, made by Splendor Goldsmith Shop are handmade, unique items. Sometimes we are mixing the style of the goldismith craft and the silversmith profession to create the perfect product to our clients.

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