A christening is an occasion of profound significance – and it deserves a gift that won't disappear into a box after three months. We've curated 30 christening gift ideas for you, all crafted from 925 silver: classics, customizable pieces with engraving, a zodiac line for a personal touch, special items for girls and boys, and premium gifts for godparents and grandparents. All pieces are handmade in Russian workshops, all from 925 sterling silver – no industrial mass-produced goods, but rather pieces that will still tell the story of who gave them thirty years from now.
Quick Start: If you want to jump straight to the selection – we have three curated collections: Christening Gifts (overview, 194 pieces), Personalized Christening Gifts with Engraving (42 pieces, engraving-approved), 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 of a classic 925 silver christening spoon with an angel-heart motif is the ideal surface for a first name and christening date.
2. Christening Cup with Niello Embellishment. Unlike a children's cup, the 925 silver christening cup with a Niello angel motif is intended as a symbolic gift – it will later sit in a display cabinet, not in the kitchen 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 a swan motif and a smooth handle can be engraved with a name on the handle – turning the first toy into a cherished keepsake.
4. Orthodox Christening Spoon with Niello. Liturgically usable for orthodox christenings, classically black and shiny: a christening spoon with a Niello angel from a traditional Russian workshop.
5. 2-Piece Gold-Plated Children's Cutlery Set. A boy's 2-piece 925 silver children's cutlery set with gold plating accompanies the child through their first meals – and later remains as a silver heirloom. More in the 925 Silver Children's Cutlery hub.
5 Personalized Christening Gift Ideas with Engraving
An engraving transforms a beautiful silver piece into a keepsake with a name, date, or dedication. A godparent's dedication on the handle 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. However, not every piece can be engraved. Zodiac spoons with full relief on the handle have no free space, and some baby rattles (sphere or ring-shaped) 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. The 925 silver heart-design baby rattle with a smooth handle allows for name engraving on the back.
7. Gold-Plated Girl's Children's Cutlery Set. The girl's 2-piece gold-plated children's cutlery set has engravable handles on both pieces – 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 Children's Cup with Niello. On the squirrel-motif children's cup, the engraving area is on the polished bottom – a short dedication becomes visible when the cup is lifted.
10. Premium "Owls" Niello & Engraving Set. The "Owls" children's premium set as a complete table still life with engravable surfaces on each piece – a statement gift for the whole family for a christening.
5 Zodiac Christening Gifts – Personal for Every 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 intended for only one person – and which later gains significance when the child, as an adult, learns their own zodiac sign. Overview in the Zodiac Silver Cutlery Collection or more broadly in Zodiac Gifts.
11. Scorpio Zodiac Baby Spoon. The Scorpio zodiac baby spoon is a special gift for children born between October 24th and November 22nd.
12. Libra Zodiac Baby Spoon. The Libra zodiac baby spoon for autumn children, born between late September and late October.
13. Gold-Plated Capricorn Zodiac Dessert Spoon. A Capricorn dessert spoon as silver tableware for the later adult table – or as an adult christening gift.
14. Gold-Plated Leo Zodiac Teaspoon. The Leo zodiac teaspoon as a single piece for a personal gift to a mother, wife, or godmother.
15. Gold-Plated Taurus Zodiac Dessert Fork. A Taurus zodiac dessert fork made of 925 silver, combinable with the matching spoon to form a complete set.
5 Christening Gift Ideas Specifically for Girls
Gifts for a girl's christening often have their own visual language – princess motifs, small animals, classic pink and gold embellishments. Overview in the Girls' Gift Collection.
16. Princess 3-Piece Baby Gift Set with Engraving. The 925 silver 3-piece princess gift set combines a cup, spoon, and plate – the complete table set for the first years of dining.
17. Girl's Kitten Children's Cup with Niello. A children's cup with a kitten motif and Niello embellishment – playful, yet in classic Russian silver workshop quality.
18. Children's Premium Set "Murlyka-Girl". The "Murlyka-Girl" premium set is the grand statement gift: Niello-finished, multi-piece, with engraving options on all components.
19. Girl's Aries Zodiac Baby Spoon. The girl's Aries zodiac baby spoon combines the girl's line with zodiac personalization.
20. Girl's Baby Gift Set – Cup, Spoon, and Plate. The girl's baby gift set as a complete first set of silver tableware.
5 Christening Gift Ideas Specifically for Boys
Gifts for a boy's christening shift the visual world – prince motifs, bears, stars, traditional boy symbols. Overview in the Boys' Gift Collection.
21. Children's Premium Set "Murlyka-Boy". The large "Murlyka-Boy" premium set as the counterpart to the girl's set – same Niello premium quality, boy-specific motif.
22. Prince 3-Piece Gift Set. The 3-piece prince gift set combines a cup, spoon, and plate – designed specifically for boys, similar to the princess set.
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. Orthodox 3-Piece Gift Set. The gift set with an icon, cross pendant, and silver spoon combines three classic christening tasks in one box – a complete gift, without having to assemble it yourself.
25. Boy & Bear Baby Gift Set. The bear baby gift set – rattle and children's spoon combines the first rattle with the first spoon.
5 Premium Christening Gifts for Godparents and Grandparents
If you, as a godparent or grandparent, want to give something special – something that stands out from the "usual" christening gifts – you will find five pieces from the premium line here. Some of these pieces are made to order; please contact us briefly in advance for inquiries.
26. Niello "Cat" Children's Cup 120 ml. The children's cup with a cat motif and Niello embellishment is the traditional Russian fairy tale image on premium silver.
27. "Golden Stars" Gift Set. The "Golden Stars" gift set combines a children's cup, spoon, and plate in a gold-plated version – 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" Children's Cup with Niello. The "Owl" children's cup made of 925 silver with Niello embellishment – the wise animal as a symbol of wisdom and protection.
30. "Little Red Riding Hood" Children's Cup with Niello. The "Little Red Riding Hood" children'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 choose an engraving, we will include a complimentary handwritten SilberVerse card – a verse, a dedication, or a Bible quote for the christening day that emotionally rounds off the silver gift. We create this card individually for each occasion; we will discuss your 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 types of gifts. Parents often choose the main gift (premium set or initial silver equipment), grandparents give heirlooms (engraved individual pieces), and godparents have symbolic responsibility (christening spoon, christening cup with godparent dedication). Read more in detail in the Grandparents' Christening Gift Guide and the Personalized Christening Gifts Guide.
Money or physical gift? Money is common but is spent. A silver piece remains. Those who are unsure can find an assessment with money ranges in the Christening Money Guide.
Infant christening or adult christening? The gift logic is very different – adults use the gift themselves, while infants receive it as assigned. For adult christenings, 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 lines for a personal touch have been popular for about two years.
What does a godparent give for a christening?
Traditionally the godparent 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 Guide.
Can a christening gift be personalized?
Many of our pieces can – handles on spoons, polished bottoms on cups, smooth handles on baby rattles. Not all: zodiac motifs often have no free space, and sphere or ring-shaped rattles also do not. In the collection Personalized Christening Gifts with Engraving, you will only find engraving-approved pieces. Inquiries: gravur@premiumgeschenk.de.
Which christening gift is suitable for an adult christening?
Different logic than for infant christenings – adults use the gift themselves. Suitable options include orthodox christening spoons in adult sizes (liturgically usable), zodiac dessert cutlery (personal silver tableware), 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 of Christening Gifts (194 pieces, all occasions and recipients). Engraving-approved selection in Personalized Christening Gifts. Adult christenings in Christening Gifts for Adults.