A mug with a slogan. A farewell book to fill out. A first-aid kit filled with sweets. This is what 90 percent of farewell gifts for colleagues look like — well-intentioned, but in a drawer within three months at the latest. If you really want to show appreciation to a colleague, it's worth choosing a piece that will still be on their desk or in a display cabinet in ten years. We present 10 premium farewell gifts for colleagues in 925 sterling silver — handcrafted, engravable, and featuring traditional niello ornamentation from the SevChern manufactory.
Direct access to the selection: You can find all the featured pieces and more in our curated 925 silver business gifts collection — suitable for company anniversaries, retirements, and farewells for colleagues. Plus thematic guide: 10 gift ideas for company anniversaries.
Farewell gift for a colleague: which one is appropriate when?
The appropriate gift character depends on the occasion:
Changing jobs. If a colleague is moving to another company, items for their new desk are suitable: a high-quality ballpoint pen, an engraved stationery set, or wall art for the new office. A statement rather than a gimmick.
Retirement. Here the focus shifts to the personal — tea glass holders and tea services for quiet mornings at home, a classic hip flask for outings, or a set of shot glasses for family and friends. Pieces that honor the transition from work life to retirement.
Farewell to a boss. For superiors, a premium gesture counts. Premium gift sets or niello statement pieces in 925 silver signal the level of appreciation — not as a small individual item, but as a joint team gift in the higher premium range.
Parental leave or an extended break. Small and personal: a talisman keychain as a good luck charm, an engraved baby spoon (if a child is on the way), or a small wall plaque for the new home setting.
10 farewell gifts for colleagues in 925 silver
1. Ballpoint pen "Nielloa Prestige" 925 silver. The "Nielloa Prestige" 925 silver ballpoint pen is a statement gift for any desk. Features niello ornamentation in the classic SevChern tradition; engraving of a name or dedication on the barrel is possible. Premium piece, often made to order — please check availability with us before ordering. For retirees, bosses, business partners — and colleagues who want to start their new job in style.
2. Tea glass holder "The Master" 925 silver. The traditional "The Master" 925 silver tea glass holder with engraving option is a classic Russian-style table still life — perfect for colleagues who love tea and are celebrating a special occasion at their desk or at home. Niello ornamentation, premium artisanal craftsmanship. Further tea glass holder models in the tea service collection — all made of 925 silver, produced to order.
3. Zodiac tea spoon or dessert cutlery. If you know the colleague's zodiac sign, you are giving a truly personal piece: a gold-plated Capricorn zodiac tea spoon or a gold-plated Cancer zodiac dessert spoon. Overview in 925 silver zodiac cutlery — all 12 zodiac signs available.
4. Talisman keychain 925 silver. The talisman keychain with 5 success symbols or the version with 4 lucky symbols are small but personal gifts — kept daily in a pocket or on a keyring, a good luck charm for the next chapter in life.
5. Niello hip flask in 925 silver. The classic premium farewell gift: a "Battle" 500 ml niello hip flask or a smaller version. Russian SevChern niello tradition, engravable on the polished side. Premium statement pieces are primarily produced to order. Full selection with availability in 925 silver niello hip flasks.
6. Shot glass set 925 silver. The 5-piece 925 silver shot glass set is a statement gift from the entire team — five glasses with niello ornamentation for family and friends after the job. Premium set, produced to order — delivery time 2-3 weeks. Further glass variations in the silver cup collection.
7. Niello wall art for the new office. Niello wall art such as Cornucopia, Goldfish, or Hunting Dog are small statement pieces for the wall in the new office or home workspace. Full selection in 925 silver niello wall art.
8. Premium tea service for retirees. If the team wants to make a truly big statement together: a 925 silver niello tea service for 2 persons or one of the premium tea and coffee services. Top premium pieces are produced to order — delivery time 4-6 weeks. We are talking about an heirloom here that will pass into the family after the last day of work.
9. Multi-piece zodiac cutlery set as a table gift. If the team wants to make a statement together: assemble a multi-piece zodiac set — tea spoon, dessert spoon, and dessert fork of the same astrological sign. This way, the colleague receives a set that will be used as personal silverware for years — a small reminder of who the piece came from during every coffee visit. All 12 zodiac signs are available from the 925 silver zodiac cutlery hub. We will help you assemble the right set and coordinate the engraving: gravur@premiumgeschenk.de.
10. Personalized gift set made of several pieces. If you pool the team budget, individual gift sets can be assembled — hip flask with shot glasses, stationery set with paperweight, or tea glass holder with an engraved dedication. We can help you with the compilation: gravur@premiumgeschenk.de.
Personalization with engraving and SilberVerse card
What finally makes a premium silver piece a personal farewell gift is the engraving. On the barrel of a ballpoint pen, the back of a zodiac cutlery handle, the polished bottom of a hip flask — a short dedication fits everywhere. Examples:
- "For [Name] — thank you for [X] years"
- "To the best colleague, [Date]"
- "With best wishes, your team"
- Initials of the colleagues who contributed
The engraving is created in the SevChern manufactory in the Russian niello tradition — hand-engraved, not machine-made. For centuries, this manufactory has been a specialist in niello blackening and the finest engraving on 925 sterling silver.
SilberVerse card as a finishing touch. For every engraved piece, we provide a free SilberVerse card upon request — a dedication, a verse, or a saying for the occasion. Particularly beautiful examples for farewell gifts:
- "What remains when one leaves: the memory of all that was."
- "You are leaving — but traces remain. We wish you all the best."
- "The most beautiful end is the beginning of something new."
- "For every chapter that ends, a new one begins. All the best on your way."
Simply send us the desired text together with your order using the contact form. We will design the card, print it on photo paper, and place it in a picture frame – free of charge upon request.
Farewell gift for a colleague: what is appropriate — and what does it cost?
The etiquette for farewell gift spending varies according to the occasion and relationship:
From an individual colleague. If you are giving a farewell gift as an individual, noble pieces from the premium entry-level segment are common — a talisman keychain, a fine wood ballpoint pen, a single zodiac tea spoon.
From a small team (3-5 people). If a few colleagues pool their money, a significantly higher-quality piece from the mid-price segment can be realized — a "Nielloa Prestige" ballpoint pen, a zodiac dessert cutlery set, or an engraved tea glass holder.
From a larger team or company. In the upper price segment, statement gifts come into play: a premium tea service, a top-line niello hip flask, or a multi-piece shot glass set. Here, the heirloom character counts — the piece will last for 30 years.
Tip: For higher-quality pieces from the SevChern manufactory, delivery and engraving time can take 1-2 weeks. Plan accordingly as the last working day approaches.
How many colleagues should contribute?
Rule of thumb: For a sophisticated piece in the mid-price segment, 3-5 colleagues are the minimum. For premium statement pieces, 5-10 people are typical. From a team size of 15+, even top-premium pieces become realistic — such as a high-quality tea service or a top-line niello hip flask.
Important: Collecting money is more relaxed if it is clear beforehand which piece is the target. Send a proposal with a picture and price to a small group, get the OK, then start collecting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you give a colleague for retirement?
Classics include tea glass holders (for quiet mornings), a premium tea service (for visits from friends), or a zodiac dessert spoon set (personal table piece). All in 925 silver with niello from the SevChern manufactory.
What do you give a colleague for a job change?
For the new desk, "Nielloa Prestige" ballpoint pens, an engraved stationery set, or wall art for the new office are suitable. Statement pieces that are used every day.
How much money should be collected per person?
A small two-digit amount per person is common for close colleagues, a bit less for more distant ones. For higher-value premium pieces, the contribution per person is correspondingly higher.
How fast is the engraving finished?
Hand-engraved work in the SevChern manufactory usually takes 5-7 working days. For elaborate dedications or multi-piece sets, it can take 10-14 days. Write to us at gravur@premiumgeschenk.de before ordering for a specific time estimate.
What can I have written on the SilberVerse card?
Anything — from classic farewell verses to personal dedications or insider jokes from everyday team life. The SilberVerse card makes the gift personal at no extra cost.
Where can I find more ideas?
Take a look at our curated business gifts collection or the guide 10 gift ideas for company anniversaries. Plus for general premium anniversary gifts: 925 silver anniversary gifts.
Direct access to the premium selection
All featured pieces — ballpoint pens, tea glass holders, zodiac cutlery, hip flasks, shot glasses, and more — can be found bundled in our curated B2B collection.
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