{"id":4593,"date":"2026-04-21T11:27:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edinburghsilver.co\/blog\/?p=4593"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:33:35","slug":"sterling-silver-wide-border-photo-frame-7-x-5-a-beautifully-made-hallmarked-frame-of-fine-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edinburghsilver.co\/blog\/sterling-silver-wide-border-photo-frame-7-x-5-a-beautifully-made-hallmarked-frame-of-fine-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Sterling Silver Wide Border Photo Frame 7 x 5 \u2013 A Beautifully Made Hallmarked Frame of Fine Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For some photographs, a standard frame can feel too slight, too ordinary, or simply not special enough. This is where a wide border sterling silver photo frame<\/strong> comes into its own. Our Silver Hallmarked Photograph Frame with Wide Border \u2013 Edinburgh Hallmarks, 7 x 5 Inches<\/strong> has been designed to give a treasured photograph greater presence, elegance, and importance, while also reflecting the fine quality<\/strong> of the frame itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made in genuine sterling silver<\/strong> and fully hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office<\/strong>, this is a frame that immediately stands out through its proportions and finish. The first thing you notice is the border. At a generous 3 cm wide<\/strong>, it gives the frame a much richer and more impressive appearance than a narrower silver frame. That extra width makes all the difference. It gives the piece real visual strength, draws the eye towards the photograph, and creates a more luxurious and substantial look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of the design lies in its restraint. The border is plain, smooth, and elegant<\/strong>, allowing the quality of the silver and the generous width to speak for themselves. There is no need for heavy decoration when the shape, proportion, and craftsmanship are this good. The result is a frame that feels refined, timeless, and quietly luxurious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also a frame of very fine quality<\/strong>. The sterling silver is beautifully finished, the proportions are well judged, and the polished wood back<\/strong> adds strength, warmth, and a traditional touch that complements the silver perfectly. It is the kind of frame that feels reassuringly well made in the hand and looks equally impressive on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed to hold a 7 x 5 inch photograph (18 x 13 cm)<\/strong>, the frame measures 8.5 x 6.7 inches overall (22 x 16.7 cm)<\/strong>. Because it can be displayed portrait or landscape<\/strong>, it is suitable for a wide variety of photographs, from wedding pictures and anniversary portraits to Christening images, graduation photographs, and treasured family memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wide silver border<\/strong> also makes this frame particularly suitable for engraving. A name, date, or short message can be engraved directly onto the silver, creating a personalised gift with real elegance. For those who prefer to keep the front plain, we can instead attach a discreet engraved plaque to the back<\/strong>. Our 24-hour engraving service<\/strong> makes this a practical choice for thoughtful last-minute gifts that still feel beautifully personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplied in a smart gift box<\/strong>, this frame is an ideal gift for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n