A christening is an occasion with depth — and it deserves a gift that won't disappear into a box after three months. We have curated 30 christening gift ideas in 925 silver for you: classics, customizable pieces with engraving, zodiac sign lines for a personal touch, specials for girls and boys, and premium gifts for godparents and grandparents. All pieces are handmade in Russian manufactories, all from 925 sterling silver — not industrial mass-produced goods, but pieces that will still tell who gave them thirty years from now.
Quick Start: If you want to go directly to the selection — we have three curated collections: Gifts for Christening (Overview, 194 pieces), Personalized Christening Gifts with Engraving (42 pieces, engraving-checked), and Christening Gifts for Adults (42 pieces, adult christening).
The 5 Classics — What is Traditionally Given for a Christening
Certain gifts have been standard for christenings for centuries. They are classics because they work — symbolically, aesthetically, practically.
1. Christening spoon with angel motif and engraving option. The christening spoon is the original symbol for christening gifts — a tradition that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The polished handle back of a classic 925 silver christening spoon with angel-heart motif is the ideal surface for a first name and christening date.
2. Christening cup with Niello embellishment. Unlike a child's cup, the 925 silver christening cup with Niello angel motif is intended as a symbolic gift — it will later stand in a display cabinet, not in the dish cupboard. The Niello blackening of the ornamental lines makes each piece unique.
3. Baby rattle made of 925 silver. The first rattle that won't end up in the trash. A baby rattle with swan motif and smooth handle shape can be engraved with a name on the handle — turning the first toy into a keepsake.
4. Orthodox christening spoon with Niello. Liturgically usable for orthodox christenings, classic black and shiny: a christening spoon with Niello angel from a traditional Russian manufactory.
5. 2-piece gilded children's cutlery set. A boy's 925 silver children's cutlery set with gilding accompanies the child through their first meals — and later remains as a silverware keepsake. More in the hub 925 silver children's cutlery.
5 Personalized Christening Gifts with Engraving
An engraving turns a beautiful silver piece into a piece with a name, date, and dedication. A godparent's dedication on the handle back of a christening spoon, a first name on a baby rattle, a short Bible verse on the bottom of a cup — all of this is possible. But: Not every piece can be engraved. Zodiac sign spoons with full relief on the handle have no free space, and some baby rattles (sphere or ring shape) do not offer an engravable area. In our selection Personalized Christening Gifts with Engraving, you will only find pieces that we have checked for engravability.
6. Heart baby rattle with smooth handle shape. The 925 silver heart-design baby rattle with smooth handle allows for name engraving on the back.
7. Gilded girl's children's cutlery set. The 2-piece gilded girl's children's cutlery set has engravable handle backs on both parts — perfect for a godparent's dedication on the spoon and fork together.
8. Christening spoon "Saint Matrona of Moscow". The orthodox christening spoon with Matrona iconography is suitable for adult christenings or godchildren with an orthodox background. Engraving on the back of the handle.
9. Squirrel child's cup with Niello. On the child's cup with squirrel motif, the engraving area is on the polished bottom — a short dedication becomes visible when the cup is lifted.
10. Premium set "Owls" Niello & engraving. The children's premium set "Owls" as a complete table still life with engravable surfaces on each part — a statement gift for the whole family for a christening.
5 Zodiac Sign Christening Gifts — Personal for Each Child
Every child has a zodiac sign. A christening spoon or dessert cutlery with the astrological motif is one of those gifts that is truly meant only for one person — and which gains significance later, when the child as an adult knows their own zodiac sign. Overview in the Zodiac Sign Silver Cutlery Collection or more broadly in Zodiac Sign Gifts.
11. Scorpio zodiac sign baby spoon. The Scorpio zodiac sign baby spoon is a special gift for children with birthdays between October 24th and November 22nd.
12. Libra zodiac sign baby spoon. The Libra zodiac sign baby spoon for autumn children, born between late September and late October.
13. Gilded Capricorn zodiac sign dessert spoon. A Capricorn dessert spoon as silverware for the later adult table — or as an adult christening gift.
14. Gilded Leo zodiac sign teaspoon. The Leo zodiac sign teaspoon as a unique piece for a personal gift to a mother, wife, or godmother.
15. Gilded Taurus zodiac sign dessert fork. A Taurus zodiac sign dessert fork made of 925 silver, combinable with the matching spoon for a complete set.
5 Christening Gift Ideas Especially for Girls
Gifts for a girl for her christening often have their own imagery — princess motifs, small animals, classic pink and gold embellishments. Overview in the Girl's Gifts Collection.
16. Princess 3-piece baby gift set with engraving. The 3-piece 925 silver Princess gift set combines a cup, spoon, and plate — the complete table set for the first dining years.
17. Girl's kitten child's cup with Niello. A child's cup with kitten motif and Niello embellishment — playful, but in classic Russian silver manufactory quality.
18. Children's Premium Set "Murlyka-Girl". The "Murlyka-Girl" Premium Set is the grand statement gift: Niello-finished, multi-part, with engraving option on all components.
19. Girl's Aries zodiac sign baby spoon. The Girl's Aries zodiac sign baby spoon combines the girl's line with zodiac sign personalization.
20. Girl's baby gift set — cup, spoon, and plate. The Girl's baby gift set as a complete first set of silverware.
5 Christening Gift Ideas Especially for Boys
Gifts for a boy for his christening shift the imagery — prince motif, bears, stars, traditional boy symbols. Overview in the Boy's Gifts Collection.
21. Children's Premium Set "Murlyka-Boy". The large "Murlyka-Boy" Premium Set as a counterpart to the girl's set — same Niello premium quality, boy-specific motif.
22. Prince 3-piece gift set. The Prince 3-piece gift set combines a cup, spoon, and plate — analogous to the princess set, designed specifically for boys.
23. "Stars" 3-piece children's cutlery set. The "Stars" 3-piece children's cutlery set as a gender-neutral alternative — the star motif suits boys as well as girls.
24. Silver cutlery with gilded boy's porcelain plate. The combination silver cutlery with gilded boy's porcelain plate combines 925 silver cutlery with high-quality porcelain — a statement gift for the initial equipment.
25. Boy & Bear baby gift set. The Bear baby gift set — rattle and child's spoon combines the first rattle with the first spoon.
5 Premium Christening Gifts for Godparents and Grandparents
Those who, as godparents or grandparents, want to give something special — something that stands out from the "usual" christening gifts — will find five pieces from the premium line here. Some of these pieces are made to order; please contact us beforehand if you have any inquiries.
26. Niello "Cat" children's cup 120 ml. The children's cup with cat motif and Niello embellishment is the traditional Russian fairy tale image on premium silver.
27. "Stars-Gold" gift set. The "Stars-Gold" gift set combines a child's cup, spoon, and plate in a gilded variant — a complete table still life in 925 silver.
28. "Bear with Ball" children's dinnerware set. The 925 silver "Bear with Ball" children's dinnerware set as a complete bear motif set for a boy-specific premium gift.
29. "Owl" child's cup with Niello. The "Owl" child's cup made of 925 silver with Niello embellishment — the wise animal as a symbol of wisdom and protection.
30. "Little Red Riding Hood" child's cup with Niello. The "Little Red Riding Hood" child's cup with Niello brings the classic Grimm fairy tale to 925 silver — perfect as a grandparent's gift with a story connection.
SilberVerse card for engraved pieces. If you opt for an engraving, we will include a handwritten SilberVerse card free of charge — a verse, a dedication, or a Bible verse for the christening day, which emotionally rounds off the silver gift. We custom-make this card for each occasion; we will discuss the desired text with you before shipping.
How to Choose the Right Christening Gift
Three questions help with the selection:
Who is giving the gift? Parents, grandparents, godparents, and more distant relatives traditionally give different gifts. Parents often choose the main gift (premium set or initial silver equipment), grandparents give heirloom pieces (engraved individual pieces), godparents have symbolic responsibility (christening spoon, christening cup with godparent's dedication). Details can be found in the Grandparents' Christening Gifts Guide and the Personalized Christening Gifts Guide.
Money or material gift? Money is common, but it is spent. A silver piece remains. Those who are undecided can find a classification with money ranges in the Money Guide for Christening.
Infant baptism or adult baptism? The gift logic is very different — adults use the gift themselves, infants are assigned it. For adult baptism, see our Adult Christening Gift Guide and the Adult Collection.
For older children: Specific gift ideas for 5-14 year olds can be found in the guide Christening Gifts for Older Children — School Age and Teenagers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Christening Gifts
Which christening gifts are currently particularly popular?
The five classics — christening spoon, christening cup, baby rattle, children's cutlery set, and orthodox christening spoon — have been standard for decades and remain in demand. In addition, personalized pieces with engraving (name + date) and zodiac sign lines for a personal touch have been added in the last two years.
What does a godparent give for a christening?
Traditionally, the godparent's classic: an engraved christening spoon or a christening cup with a godparent's dedication. Those who want to invest more choose a 2- to 3-piece gift set. More in the Godparent's Guide.
Can a christening gift be personalized?
Many of our pieces can — handle backs of spoons, polished bottoms of cups, smooth handle shapes of baby rattles. Not all: Zodiac sign motifs often have no free surface, sphere or ring-shaped rattles also do not. In the collection Personalized Christening Gifts with Engraving, you will only find pieces that have been checked for engravability. Inquiries: gravur@premiumgeschenk.de.
Which christening gift is suitable for an adult christening?
Different logic than for infant baptism — adults use the gift themselves. Suitable gifts include orthodox christening spoons in adult size (liturgically usable), zodiac sign dessert cutlery (personal silverware), premium drinking cups, or gift sets. Overview in the Adult Collection.
How much money should one spend on a christening gift?
Depends on the degree of kinship: 30-100 € per person for more distant guests, 100-300 € for close relatives, 300-1,500 € for godparents or grandparents, higher for premium sets from the closest family circle. Detailed classification in the Money Guide.
Direct to selection: All 30 ideas and more can be found in our Main Collection Gifts for Christening (194 pieces, all occasions and recipients). Engraving-checked selection in Personalized Christening Gifts. Adult christening in Christening Gifts for Adults.