A mug with a saying. A farewell book to fill in. A first-aid kit 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 ten years from now. We show you 10 premium farewell gifts for colleagues made of 925 sterling silver – handcrafted, engravable, with traditional niello ornamentation from the SevChern manufactory.
Direct to selection: All featured pieces and more can be found in our curated business gifts collection made of 925 silver – suitable for company anniversaries, retirements, and farewells to colleagues. Plus a thematic guide: 10 gift ideas for company anniversaries.
Farewell gift for a colleague: when is which one appropriate?
The appropriate gift character depends on the occasion:
Job change. If the colleague is moving to another company, items for the new desk are suitable: a high-quality pen, an engraved writing set, a wall picture for the new office. A statement rather than a gimmick.
Retirement. Here the focus shifts to the private sphere – tea glass holders and tea sets for quiet mornings at home, a classic hip flask for outings, a shot glass set for family and friends. Pieces that honor the transition from work to retirement.
Farewell to the boss. For superiors, the premium gesture counts. Premium gift sets or niello statement pieces made of 925 silver signal the level of appreciation – not as a small individual item, but as a joint team gift in the higher premium segment.
Parental leave or longer break. Small and personal: a talisman key chain as a good luck charm, an engraved baby spoon (if a child is coming), a small wall plaque for the new home setting.
10 farewell gifts for colleagues made of 925 silver
1. Ballpoint pen "Nielloa Prestige" 925 silver. The ballpoint pen "Nielloa Prestige" made of 925 silver is a statement gift for any desk. Niello ornamentation in classic SevChern tradition, engraving on the shaft with name or dedication 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 tea glass holder "The Master" made of 925 silver with engraving option is a classic Russian table still life – perfect for colleagues who love tea and are celebrating a special occasion at their desk or at home. Niello ornamentation, premium craftsmanship. Further tea glass holder models in the tea set collection – all made of 925 silver, produced to order.
3. Zodiac teaspoon or dessert cutlery. If you know the colleague's zodiac sign, you can give a truly personal piece: a Capricorn zodiac teaspoon gilded or a Cancer zodiac dessert spoon gilded. Overview in silver cutlery zodiac signs 925 silver – all 12 zodiac signs available.
4. Talisman key chain 925 silver. The talisman key chain with 5 symbols of success or the variant with 4 symbols of luck are small but personal gifts – daily in the pocket or on the key ring, a good luck charm for the new phase of life.
5. Niello hip flask made of 925 silver. The classic farewell gift premium: a Niello hip flask "Battle" 500 ml or a smaller variant. Russian SevChern Niello tradition, engravable on the polished side. Premium statement pieces are predominantly produced to order. Full selection with availability in Niello hip flask made of 925 silver.
6. Shot glass set 925 silver. The shot glass set 925 silver 5-piece is a statement gift from the whole team – five glasses, niello ornamentation, for family and friends after work. Premium set, produced to order – delivery time 2-3 weeks. Further glass variants in the silver cup collection.
7. Niello wall picture for the new office. Niello wall pictures such as Horn of Plenty, Goldfish or Hunting Dog are small statement pieces for the wall in the new office or home workplace. Full selection in Niello wall pictures made of 925 silver.
8. Premium tea set for retirees. If the team wants to make a really big statement: a tea set for 2 people 925 silver Niello or one of the premium tea and coffee sets. Top premium pieces are produced to order – delivery time 4-6 weeks. Here we are talking about an heirloom that goes 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: put together a multi-piece zodiac set – teaspoon, dessert spoon, and dessert fork of the same astrological constellation. This way, the colleague receives a set that will be used as personal silver cutlery for years – a small sign of who the piece came from with every coffee visit. All 12 zodiac signs are available from the silver cutlery zodiac signs 925 silver hub. We help with the compilation of the suitable set and coordinate the engraving: gravur@premiumgeschenk.de.
10. Personalized gift set of several pieces. If you bundle the team budget, individual gift sets can be put together – hip flask with shot glasses, writing set with paperweight, or tea glass holder with engraved dedication. We will help you with the compilation: gravur@premiumgeschenk.de.
Personalization with engraving and SilverVerse card
What ultimately makes a premium silver piece a personal farewell gift is the engraving. On the barrel of a ballpoint pen, on the handle back of a zodiac cutlery piece, on the polished bottom surface of a hip flask – a short dedication fits everywhere. Examples:
- "For [Name] – thanks for [X] years"
- "To the best colleague, [Date]"
- "With best wishes, your team"
- Initials of colleagues who contributed
The engraving is created in the SevChern manufactory in Russian Niello tradition – hand-engraved, not machine-made. This manufactory has been a specialist in Niello blackening and finest engraving on 925 sterling silver for centuries.
SilverVerse card as a finishing touch. With every engraved piece, we include a handwritten SilverVerse card free of charge – a dedication, a verse or a saying for the occasion. Particularly beautiful examples for farewell gifts:
- "What remains when you leave: the memory of all that was."
- "You leave – but traces remain. We wish you all the best."
- "The most beautiful ending is the beginning of something new."
- "For every chapter that ends, a new one begins. All the best on your way."
You send us the desired text with your order. We write the card by hand – this is a unique selling point that no one else offers and that completes the premium gesture.
Farewell gift colleague: what is appropriate – and what does it cost?
The monetary etiquette for farewell gifts differs by occasion and relationship:
From an individual colleague. If you give a farewell gift as an individual, noble individual pieces from the upper entry segment are common – a talisman key chain, a noble wood ballpoint pen, a single zodiac teaspoon.
From a small team (3-5 people). If a few colleagues chip in, a significantly higher-quality piece from the mid-price segment can be realized – a Niello Prestige ballpoint pen, a zodiac dessert cutlery set, a tea glass holder with engraving.
From a larger team or company. In the upper price segment, statement gifts come into play: a premium tea set, a top-line Niello hip flask, a multi-piece shot glass set. Here, the heirloom character counts – the piece will last for 30 years.
Tip: For higher-value pieces from the SevChern manufactory, delivery and engraving time can be 1-2 weeks. Plan for this as the last working day approaches.
How many colleagues should chip in?
Rule of thumb: For a high-end piece from 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+, a top premium piece also becomes realistic – such as a high-quality tea set or a top-line Niello hip flask.
Important: Collecting money is more relaxed if the target piece is clear beforehand. Send a small group a suggestion with a picture and price, get their OK, then collect the money.
Frequently asked questions
What do you give a colleague for retirement?
Classics are tea glass holders (for quiet mornings), a premium tea set (for visiting 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, the "Nielloa Prestige" ballpoint pen, an engraved writing set, or a wall picture for the new office are suitable. Statement pieces that are used every day.
How much money do you collect per person?
A small double-digit amount per person is common for close colleagues, somewhat less for more distant ones. For higher-value premium pieces, the contribution per person is correspondingly higher.
How quickly is the engraving finished?
Hand-engraving in the SevChern manufactory usually takes 5-7 business days. For elaborate dedications or multi-piece sets, it can be 10-14 days. Contact us before ordering at gravur@premiumgeschenk.de for a concrete time estimate.
What can I have written on the SilverVerse card?
Anything – from classic farewell verses to personal dedications to inside jokes from everyday team life. The handwritten card is a USP of SilberKosmos and emotionally completes the premium gift.
Where can I find more ideas?
Check out our curated business gifts collection or the guide 10 gift ideas for company anniversaries. Plus for general premium anniversary gifts: Anniversary gifts made of 925 silver.
Direct 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.
→ To the collection: Business gifts made of 925 silver
Company anniversary · Retirement · Farewell · Premium selection with engraving and SilverVerse card.
Further premium guides: 10 gift ideas for company anniversaries · Luxury gifts for men made of 925 silver · Anniversary gifts 10/25/50 years.