# Ritzy Golden Spoon Sets Forget Silver With the Merdinger Handcrafted Arabesque Cutlery Set By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merdinger-handcrafted-arabesque-cutlery-set References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/merdinger-hand-crafted-cutlery-set-for-the-world-s-most-privileged-connoisseur/) & [merdinger-online](http://www.merdinger-online.com/Cutlery-set) The Merdinger handcrafted Arabesque Cutlery set will put all those past ritzy dinner sets to shame. The phrase "born with a silver spoon in your mouth," will only be used for the moderately rich forevermore. Fabulously rich folks shouldn't hesitate to pick up the Merdinger handcrafted Arabesque Cutlery set! Get yourself ready for this set because I hear that the 18 karat gold will actually make your food taste better too. **Implications** - The pretty [set of cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo) was set in metal alloys and is plated in titanium as well as the gold. The set is made for six people and comes in a [lavish black cabinet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1) that features gorgeous golden designs on the inside and out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Cutlery Sets:** The rise in demand for extravagant cutlery sets opens up opportunities for innovative designs and materials. - **Gold-plated Tableware:** The trend of gold-plated tableware presents opportunities for businesses to cater to the luxury market with high-end dining products. - **Incorporating Precious Metals in Kitchenware:** The use of precious metals like gold in kitchenware showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the kitchenware industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Home Decor:** The luxury home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of luxury cutlery sets by offering a range of high-end dining products. - **Fine Dining and Hospitality:** Fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels can explore incorporating gold-plated tableware to enhance the luxury dining experience for their customers. - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** The kitchenware manufacturing industry can seize the opportunity of incorporating precious metals like gold in their designs to create unique and luxurious kitchen products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Sculptural Flatware Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware.md) - [Gold-Plated Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush.md) - [Gold Bartender Essentials Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bartender-essentials-set.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Ultra-Durable Reusable Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiultra-k-sporkit.md) - [Elevated Aperitivo Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aperitivo-set.md) - [Haute Fashion House Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-constellation-and-splendor.md)