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Silver Oak is Nairobi's premium silver house, crafting 925 sterling silver jewellery since the family's atelier traditions began. We design custom locally made pieces alongside curated Italian collections, and serve clients from four locations: Imaara Mall, Capital Centre, Diamond Plaza, The Nord, and online across Kenya.
Introduction to Silver Oak: Nairobi's premium silver house
Key takeaways
- Silver Oak is Nairobi's premium silver house specialising in 925 sterling silver jewellery.
- Every piece is 92.5 percent pure silver, stamped 925, with weight noted on your invoice.
- Custom design service blends local Kenyan craftsmanship with Italian silver styling.
- Visit us at Imaara Mall, Capital Centre, Diamond Plaza, The Nord, or shop online.
- Our in-house atelier handles bespoke commissions, repairs, resizing, and replating.
- Prices are quoted in KSh with transparent gram weight on every receipt.
Silver Oak has built its reputation in Nairobi on a simple promise: every piece you wear from us should feel personal, last beyond a season, and stand up to daily life. We work in 925 sterling silver and combine custom locally made designs with curated Italian collections, so you can find a quiet everyday ring, a statement necklace for a wedding, or a bespoke commission that carries real meaning. Our customers range from young professionals buying their first investment piece to families marking milestones across generations, and our role is to make that decision feel considered rather than rushed.
From elegant necklaces and bracelets to refined earrings and rings, our range is built around how Kenyan women and men actually live and dress. Pieces are designed to layer, to travel, and to move from office to evening without fuss. Every Silver Oak item is stamped 925, the gram weight is recorded on your invoice, and you walk out with full clarity on what you have bought.
What makes 925 sterling silver different
925 sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent other metals, typically copper. Pure silver on its own is too soft to hold a clasp, a setting, or a fine engraving without bending out of shape. The 7.5 percent addition gives the metal the structural strength to be worn daily, set with stones, and reworked over time, while keeping the bright reflective lustre that draws people to silver in the first place.
That composition is also why 925 sterling silver feels different on the skin compared with cheaper plated pieces. There is real weight to it. It warms to the body. It holds polish well, and when it eventually picks up a patina or light tarnish, it can be cleaned back to its original finish rather than discarded. For pieces you intend to keep for years, that matters.
Custom locally made designs from our in-house atelier
One of the strongest reasons clients come to Silver Oak is our custom design service. Our in-house atelier brings together Kenyan silversmiths, setters, and finishers who work directly with you to take an idea from sketch to finished piece.
The process is straightforward. You share a reference, a memory, or a rough drawing. We sit with you, refine the brief, and produce a design rendering with measurements, stone options where relevant, and a clear KSh quote. Once you approve, the atelier moves into production, and you return for a final fitting. Most pieces, from pendants with custom initials to one-off ring designs, are ready within two to four weeks. Heirloom remodelling, where we rework an older piece into something current, follows the same path.
Local craftsmanship paired with Italian styling
Alongside the bespoke work, Silver Oak curates a dedicated Italian silver collection. Italian silver carries a particular design language: clean lines, precise weight balance, contemporary forms, and a finishing standard that has been honed over generations of workshop tradition. Our buyers source these pieces directly, which means our Nairobi showrooms regularly carry styles that are otherwise hard to find locally.
The pairing matters. A client might choose an Italian chain for its drape and finish, then commission a custom pendant from our atelier to hang on it. That blend of imported refinement and local craftsmanship is what gives the Silver Oak collection its breadth. You can dress entirely in one style, or layer the two, and the result still looks intentional.
The Silver Oak shopping experience across Nairobi
We currently operate four physical locations across Nairobi: Imaara Mall on Mombasa Road, Capital Centre on Mombasa Road, Diamond Plaza in Parklands, and The Nord in Runda. Each store carries the full 925 sterling silver collection, with trained staff who can talk you through gram weight, alloy composition, sizing, and care, alongside style advice tailored to your wardrobe and the occasion you are buying for.
If you cannot make it in person, our full range is available online with nationwide delivery across Kenya, KSh pricing, and the same gram-weight transparency you would receive in store. For repairs, resizing, replating, and ongoing care, you are welcome at any of our four locations whether or not you originally bought the piece from us. That is what we mean by being Nairobi's premium silver house: the relationship continues long after the first purchase.
Caring for your 925 sterling silver
Sterling silver is a living metal. It responds to the environment around it, which is part of what makes it feel personal over time. To keep your Silver Oak pieces at their best, store each one in a soft cotton pouch when not worn, keep them out of humid bathrooms, and apply perfume, lotion, and hairspray before putting jewellery on. Salt water and chlorine accelerate tarnish, so rings and bracelets are best removed before swimming. A quick wipe with a soft cotton cloth after wear is enough for daily upkeep.
When pieces eventually dull, bring them into any Silver Oak store. We offer professional polishing, ultrasonic cleaning, replating, and repair through the same in-house atelier that produces our custom work. This means a ring you bought five years ago can be restored to its original finish rather than retired, which is exactly how silver should be treated.
Why Silver Oak is the right place to start
Choosing where to buy silver in Nairobi comes down to trust. You want clear information about what you are paying for, staff who can answer questions about alloy, weight, and care without rushing you, and a workshop behind the showroom that can support the piece for years to come. Silver Oak was built around all three. Every receipt carries the gram weight and the 925 mark sits on every piece, so there is no guesswork about what you are wearing.
Whether you are shopping for a first sterling silver piece, building a curated jewellery wardrobe, sourcing a meaningful gift, or commissioning something only you will own, we would like to help. Visit any of our four Nairobi stores, browse the full collection online, or reach out about a custom commission. The Silver Oak team is ready to guide you from first idea to the moment the piece sits on your skin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 925 sterling silver mean?
925 sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5 percent pure silver mixed with 7.5 percent other metals, usually copper. Pure silver alone is too soft for everyday wear, so the alloy adds strength and resilience while keeping the metal's bright lustre. Every Silver Oak piece carries the 925 stamp on a discreet surface, and the exact gram weight is recorded on your invoice for full transparency.
Where can I buy Silver Oak jewellery in Nairobi?
Silver Oak operates four physical stores across Nairobi. You can visit us at Imaara Mall along Mombasa Road, Capital Centre on Mombasa Road, Diamond Plaza in Parklands, and our newest counter at The Nord in Runda. Each store carries the full 925 sterling silver collection, and trained staff are on hand to help with sizing, styling, custom orders, and repairs. You can also shop online for nationwide delivery.
Can Silver Oak make custom jewellery designs?
Yes. Custom commissions are a core part of what we do at Silver Oak. Bring us a sketch, a saved image, a family heirloom, or simply a feeling you want captured in silver, and our in-house atelier will turn it into a wearable piece. The process covers initial consultation, design rendering, your approval, atelier production, and final fitting. Most custom pieces are ready within two to four weeks depending on complexity.
How do I care for 925 sterling silver jewellery?
Sterling silver naturally tarnishes when exposed to air, lotions, perfume, and sweat. To keep your Silver Oak pieces bright, store each piece in a soft pouch away from humidity, remove jewellery before swimming or showering, and gently polish with a soft cotton cloth after wear. For deeper cleaning, bring your piece into any Silver Oak store. We offer professional polishing and replating services to restore the original finish.
Does Silver Oak sell Italian silver jewellery in Kenya?
Yes. Silver Oak curates a dedicated collection of Italian silver jewellery alongside our locally crafted pieces. Italian silver is known for its refined finishing, precise weight balance, and contemporary design language. Our buyers travel to source pieces directly, which means our Nairobi showrooms carry styles that are otherwise hard to find in Kenya. Italian collections are clearly labelled in store and online, with KSh pricing and gram weight on every tag.
Is Silver Oak jewellery suitable for sensitive skin?
925 sterling silver is generally well tolerated, including by people with mildly sensitive skin. The 7.5 percent alloy is usually copper, which is far gentler than the nickel found in many costume pieces. If you have a known nickel allergy or very reactive skin, mention this when you visit any Silver Oak store. We can recommend pieces with hypoallergenic findings and offer rhodium plating for added comfort on earrings and pendants worn close to the skin.