Today, Nambe is a company recognized worldwide for its award-winning designs and admired for its dedication to both artistic integrity and everyday functionality. Nambe hand-crafted metal ware are all made by the award-winning designers who dedicate their talent to every piece of Nambe collections. Nambe metal pieces, function stands beside beauty in purpose. The proprietary eight-metal aluminum-based alloy has the luster of silver and the solidity of iron. It can be preheated to 500 degrees or chilled in the freezer; this coupled with its superior temperature retention properties makes Nambe Alloy markedly useful for cooking and serving. Nambe Alloy does not contain silver or lead and therefore does not tarnish; it won't chip, crack, or break. Avoid using your Nambe Alloy with acidic foods, and never place it in the microwave or dishwasher. Hand wash your Nambe with mild detergent and water, then dry immediately with a soft clean cloth. An occasional application of Nambe Polish restores any gleam lost to time and use.