Behold, the wonders if this alluring alloy: It offers the look of silver for a fraction of the price, and best of all, it's perma-polished.

To clean: Most items are dishwasher-safe, but some require hand-washing with mild soap. Check with the manufacturer.
To polish: Remove water spots with a cloth and white vinegar; dry completely. Erase fingerprints with a cloth and glass cleaner.
To store: Wrap large items in cloth or acid-free tissue paper.

A diamond pattern ripples over all four of Sambonet’s “Malia” nesting bowls (rosenthalusa-shop.com).

Mary Jurek Design’s “Nordica” water pitcher is as classic as they come, with one modern update: an oversize handle for easy pouring (michaelcfina.com).

Who’s the fairest of them all? Why, Broggi’s mirror-finish serving tray (tableartonline.com).

Like little gems, WMF “Jette” flatware’s faceted handles sparkle on the table (amazon.com).

An oxidized-bronze branch unites Michael Aram’s “Pomegranate” double nut bowls (bloomingdales.com).

Blomus’s “Signo” house numbers will set your home apart from the rest on the block (allmodern.com).

Alessi’s sugar bowl and creamer, a miniature apple and pear, respectively, make desserts even sweeter (alessi.com).

Georg Jensen’s stainless-steel “Flora” vase looks just as sublime when it’s empty (bloomingdales.com).

Modern and sleek, CB2’s stainless-steel water pitcher looks like a high-end designer collectible but is really inexpensive (cb2.com).

Nestled together, filled with snacks, or simply arranged on a table, Georg Jensen bowls are beautiful works of art (fjorn.com).

The hand-gilded 24K gold bamboo handle on L’Objet’s “Bambou” ice bucket is simultaneously opulent and organic (unicahome.com).