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The others for us. Vagabond Magazine- January 2025

The others for us. Vagabond Magazine- January 2025

 

ZOGRAFOV & SON: ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE, EXCEPTIONAL GIFTS

TALK OF THE TOWN

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 00:22

Lyubomir Zografov introduces us to the universe of handmade luxury items of noble metals and wood

 

 

                                                                                                                                     photography by Lyubomir Zografov

 

 

A valuable art piece, a symbol of high social status and prestige, a way to take care of our health, or a strategic investment? The emblematic items crafted by Zografov & Son are all of these. Established in 1991, the company is well-known among connoisseurs of precious items with its glasses, cups, jugs, and souvenirs  made of high-grade gold and silver. The owner, Lyubomir Zografov, shares more.

 

What makes Zografov a true legend among connoisseurs of items made of noble metals?

 

We, at Zografov, work with true passion and enthusiasm, and this pays off. Our striving towards perfection and outstanding quality, our perseverance and will to constantly evolve are the foundation of our success.

 

The perfection in design and the tactile pleasure are trademarks of Zografov items. How do you manage to achieve these?

 

We put a part of ourselves in each object we craft. The design, manufacture, and the materials are key. We, at Zografov, constantly develop and improve our designs, technologies and methods of work.

 

 

 

 

The results are products that inevitably charm. Many clients have told us that they feel special energy in our items. I do not know how we do it, but evidently we somehow pass the energy, joy, and inspiration we feel when we craft our objects to everyone who touches them.

 

How do silver and gold vessels change the taste of liquids in them?

 

The health properties of silver and gold have been known since antiquity and have been explained by modern science. However, noble metals also change the taste of liquids. After an hour in a silver or gold vessel, water becomes softer and tastier, as if from a mountain spring. Everyone in the company drinks from silver glasses and knows this from personal experience.

 

Can we see noble metals cups and jugs as an investment, too?

 

Investing in gold and silver vessels is a strategic approach to save your money from inflation and economic instability. Noble metals not only preserve their value in time, but also have collector's and aesthetic value. Silver dishes are not just practical, but also a symbol of luxury and prestige. This is why vessels of noble metals are a long-term investment with many advantages.

 

 

 

How do you source the materials that you use?

 

We buy only from proven and licensed suppliers with certificates for quality. Each item of noble metals is checked and stamped at the National Revenue Agency.

 

We work mainly with 950 silver (95% silver, 5% copper), without any impurities. Vessels of silver of such grade are very rare.

 

The wood is also always with certificates for origin, moisture, and marking, to guarantee its quality and authenticity.

 

How long does it take to make a Zografov item?

 

Crafting an item from our catalogue takes between 7 and 10 workdays. We are a small family company and almost everything is handmade. This is why when we have lots of orders we additionally discuss the production time with the client. If we do not have the particular product in stock, we offer a similar alternative or an item that has already been in the making and can be finished faster.

 

Rush orders are discussed separately and are usually more expensive.

 

When the client wants a bespoke item, the deadline depends on the level of complexity. We discuss each detail with the client – design, materials, budget. Sometimes we have to prepare several prototypes before reaching the desired result. When the design has been approved, we develop the manufacturing technology and start crafting the item. In this case, we might need more time.

 

 

 

What options for personalisation do you have?

 

We, at Zografov, have many and different ways to personalise items, and we continue to expand them.

 

For items that are not of noble metals we offer different coatings – silver, gold, pink gold and others. Items of metal and wood can be made of walnut, wenge, mahogany, oak, cherry and others. We are now working on the option to offer engraving of 3D images on wood. The material can also be processed in different ways.

 

In vessels of noble metals we offer signing with letters, texts, corporate logos and others, or luxury metal plates with messages, good wishes or names.

 

We can also prepare a range of sets, for example a jug with two or more glasses. Many clients love the option for a gift set of a whiskey or wine glass and a bottle of top class alcohol as it makes for an impressive gift.

 

All of our items come in luxury package and with certificate for quality – ready to be given as presents.

 

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