“October is the treasure of the year.” – Paul Laurence Dunbar, 1872 – 1906
Gold and silver have inspired the thoughts and desires of mankind for over 7,000 years. Cuneiform texts prove that silver ingots or hacked silver were used as a medium of exchange in Mesopotamia before the emergence of silver coins.
Silver finds from the Hittite Empire, vases and knife sheaths made of silver in the legendary treasure of Priam and the oldest peace treaty in history between Ramses II and his opponent in 1259 BC on a silver tablet show that silver has always been in demand.The oldest peace treaty in history between Ramses II and his opponent in 1259 BC on a silver plate show that silver was always in demand.
The origin and meaning of the word are also interesting: the German name Silber comes from the old Germanic “silabur” or “silubra”, probably derived from an early Semitic language, “ṣarāpu” means to refine or alloy. The Indo-European prefix “areg”, bright and shiny, is the common root for argentum, argent, argyros etc.
Means of payment and store of value, currency used worldwide and still a valued and guaranteed form of investment today. Silver set a record at the beginning of September this year. Global crises are leading to rising demand and record prices, and investing in silver is becoming increasingly attractive. Further increases are expected by experts, “upside potential” or “change of favorites” to gold is predicted.
Our MÖHRLE SILVER GERMANY collection offers you handmade unique pieces in 925 Sterling silver: decorative, functional and stable in value. An investment in living quality and the future.
Welcome to autumn: now is the time to make your home cozy with our real silver candlesticks. Pure elegance paired with the highest quality, nothing creates a more cozy atmosphere than candlelight reflected in shiny silver.
