Rachel Atkinson
Rachel is AC Silver's Digital Assistant helping the website and marketing team with many digital tasks including blog post creation and social media assignments.
Do I Need Engagement Ring Insurance?
While jewellery insurance isn’t compulsory, it is recommended. Jewellery insurance is just like any other insurance you might have. It’s something to give you peace of mind – if your ring ever gets lost or incurs accidental damage, then your jewellery insurance should cover it. Many people think that fine jewellery and engagement rings are […] ...Read More...
Silver Cutlery Storage
Unless you have adopted the technique of scooping or perhaps picking at food with your fingers than you will certainly have some form of cutlery. Now if you know anything about AC Silver, you will be aware all of our ‘cutlery’ attention is focused on silver cutlery. In fact, you might get to the stage […] ...Read More...
AC Silver’s Cutlery Etiquette Guide
When faced with an array of cutlery at a dinner party, it is easy to be a little overwhelmed. The questions start piling up: which one do I use first? How do I hold them? After a few tentative glances around the table, you might be able to seamlessly blend in with those around you. […] ...Read More...
What is a Quaich?
A quaich is a traditional Scottish drinking cup, common in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is a distinctive kind of shallow, two-handled drinking bowl or cup. The quaich is said to have originated from the Scottish Highlands, where clan chiefs prized them as a token of hospitality. For centuries, they have been used around […] ...Read More...
What is a Compote Dish?
Fruit stewed or cooked in a syrup, usually served as a dessert. A dish with a base, stem and often a lid, crafted in glass, china, or silver. Its purpose is to serve fruit, nuts, sweets, etc. Often a compote dish might be described as a tazza or as a comport dish. Therefore, in order […] ...Read More...
Types of Forks
There are many different varieties/ types of fork. Possibly the most important and widely used ones are the dinner, fish, salad, dessert, and the seafood fork. The shapes of these particular forks accommodate specific foods. Forks which have long tapered tines are made to spear pieces of food, such as steak. Those with a wide […] ...Read More...
What is a Kiddush Cup?
Kiddush is a Hebrew word that literally means “sanctification”. It is a blessing recited over grape juice or wine to sanctify the Jewish and Shabbat holidays. Many families have a special goblet or glass for the blessing, this vessel is called the Kiddush cup. By shalom gurewicz (Flickr: #640 JUDAICA KIDDUSH CUP) [CC BY 2.0], […] ...Read More...
Objects of Vertu
We all have objects that we cherish. These could be items that stir up memories, an expensive piece, or simply something we’ve collected that isn’t necessarily worth much. But certain collectable objects that have a specific title attached to them- ‘objects de vertu’. The question is… what does this mean, and what are these objects […] ...Read More...
Napkin Etiquette
Now, it might seem like napkin etiquette is not something you need to know about on a day-to-day basis. However, using your napkin properly is actually just basic table manners – you can no longer blame ignorance for this rudeness! All of these mini rules are actually pretty easy to follow. They are probably little […] ...Read More...
What is Hollowware?
Hollowware or holloware, is a term that is used to describe an item of metal tableware that isn’t flatware. This type of item could include candlesticks, candelabra, compote dishes, teapots, cream jugs, coffee pots, serving dishes, napkin rings, presentation cups, tureens, platters, and other kinds of items that are characterized as tableware. At AC Silver […] ...Read More...
