Know More About What You Are Buying

Tableware TODAY magazine has an online site that gives you all the knowledge you will ever need to know about flatware in its Metals Glossary at http://www.tablewaretoday.com/TTMetal_Glossary1.htm. You learn about castings, finishes and other things that you will be able to factor into your decision-making process when buying flatware. Hope you enjoy it!

Bridal Shopping?

One of the most conveninent places to shop online for beautiful flatware, like this Tuscany Mirror set (shown), for the bridge and groom is our website: http://www.cambridgesilversmiths.com. You can get started right at our home page by clicking on the word “Bridal”. We’ve already selected an array of popular elegant flatware that will brighten up the new couple’s tables for the many happy years to come.

Nice words from a satisfied customer.

Once again, we received a very nice comment about our customer service department.  He wrote: “Thanks…..It great to work with a person and company that makes this process easy and obviously has great customer service and quality employees, thanks again!”

It’s one thing to have quality products and a large number of patterns to choose from, it’s another to be able to provide customer service that is regularly being recognized.  Thank you, Steve!

Secrets for throwing a successful dinner party

If you haven’t been there yet, you may want to visit “The Nest” at http://ideas.thenest.com/dinner-recipes/entertaining.aspx.  You can learn a series of steps that will practically guarantee a sucessful dinner party and a great evening for your guests.  Of course, it all starts with a knockout place setting featuring Cambridge award-winning flatware!

Learn More About Flatware From ehow.com

Flatware is the term that describes the utensils used at mealtimes.  There are  several styles of flatware, although function remains the same. A consideration  for many buyers is the weight of the flatware. Each weight has its own level of  durability. Medium weight flatware is used in homes and restaurants where items  may be lost; this isn’t the weight you want for lifetime pieces. Heavy duty  flatware also is common in homes and restaurants and is of higher quality

Read more:  About Flatware | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8259806_flatware.html#ixzz2PQDZdaJA

Customer Comments

A recent purchaser of our Fiesta Collection pieces wrote the following:
“Thanks so much for your prompt response to my issue. You and your company have given me the best service imaginable! Thanks again!”

We thank all of you who take time out to write about your pleasant experience with us.

Check out the Wedding Registry at Amazon.com

It’s easy and it’s fun. You can pick the room you want to shop for which in our case, of course, would be the kitchen. We have lots of flatware on the site in addition to the Farberware collections. Just go to the site below. Happy Wedding!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/wedding/homepage//ref=pe_224060_28268130_pe_stripe//

Visit our home page for flatware deals

Cambridgesilversmiths.com is the place to go to from time to time to see our new deals. We have offerings for as low as $14.99 on occasion that might be of great interest to you…maybe for yourself or as a gift?

What does flatware that is labeled18/10 mean?

We get a lot of questions among comsumers asking what 18/10 means.  Simply put, 18/10 means 18% chromium and 10% nickel.   The 18% chromium is what makes stainless steel – stainless.  Without chromium, the steel can oxidize and rust.   A common misperception is that these numbers refer to the weight of stainless flatware.  These numbers have nothing to do with weight.  These numbers are common in the industry and refer only to the percentage of chromium and nickel that is used in the manufacture of the stainless steel alloy used to make the flatware.  The first number is the percent of chromium in the alloy.  Chromium content is what give stainless it’s strength.  The second number is the percent of nickel.  Nickel is what gives stainless it’s shine and rust-resistance.

As stated on eBay, “18/10 and 18/8 are the optimal amounts of chromium and nickel for stainless steel flatware and are regarded as the highest level of quality.   Some people think that 18/10 is better than 18/8 but in reality there is no difference and both are the highest level of quality.   On the other hand, 18/0 is different and most of the cheaper stainless steel is 18/0.  If numbers are not offered, many times it is because it is 18/0 or the lower level of quality.  Most of the time if stainless is 18/8 or 18/10 the seller will let you know that since it is a selling point if flatware is 18/8 or 18/10.

We hope this input is helpful when making your next flatware purchase.

 

Entertaining at Home During the Holidays?

If you are hosting a holiday party, you may want to read these top ten tips from a real pro, Clinton Kelly at http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/menus/10-holiday-entertaining-tips-from-clinton-kelly.htm .  And, when he mentions buying some quality cookware, please don’t forget Cambridge Silversmiths!  We can help make your holidays a bit more shiny and bright.