Dessert spoon 925 silver – fish, gold-plated & niello

A dessert spoon bearing a zodiac sign is more than just cutlery — it's a small dedication to a specific person. For those born under Pisces (February 19th – March 20th), this 925 sterling silver spoon features the Pisces symbol in the gilded bowl: finely engraved, filled with gold, and enclosed by a calm silver rim. At the end of the handle, a niello floral ornament in matte black provides a counterpoint to the warm gold tone of the stem. A piece for pre-spring birthdays that won't disappear into a drawer after the first holiday dessert but will remain in a display cabinet.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, with niello inlay
• Length approx. 168 mm, width approx. 39 mm (bowl)
• Weight approx. 46 g
• Zodiac sign: Pisces (Feb 19th – Mar 20th)
• Element: Water
• Hallmark 925 in the stem
• Gift box included

Material and workmanship

The spoon is made of 925 sterling silver and is gold-plated on the bowl and stem. In the bowl, you'll recognize two intricately swimming fish, the classic depiction of the zodiac sign — executed as a fine engraving and filled with gold, so that the motif stands out clearly from the shimmering silvery background of the bowl. The entire stem has the same warm gold tone. At the end of the handle, where the hand holds the spoon, sits a floral ornament made with niello technique: a dark silver alloy melted into finely pre-engraved lines and permanently bonded with the silver — no lacquer, no coating, but a chemical-physical bond that lasts for generations and deepens rather than fades with polishing. This niello technique has its roots in Veliky Ustyug silversmithing, with its first written mention dating back to 1683; the SevChern manufactory continues this tradition to this day. The 925 hallmark in the stem confirms the sterling silver content. The niello inlay is food-safe and harmless for daily use at the dinner table.

Astrologically, Pisces stands for empathy, imagination, and a sense for the unspoken. These qualities resonate in the motif without the need for words: In Greek mythology, two fish rescue Aphrodite and Eros from the monster Typhon and are placed in the sky as a connected constellation. Gifting someone with this zodiac sign gives them a piece that feels precisely tailored to them.

Use and occasions

As a dessert spoon, this piece finds its place at festive dinners, with Sunday cake, or with chocolate mousse for an anniversary — anywhere a spoon can be more than just a tool. It is particularly suitable as a gift for those born under Pisces, for birthdays in early spring. It is also suitable for confirmation, anniversaries, as a wedding gift for a couple with this zodiac sign, or as a godchild gift with a personal connection. People who are at home between worlds will find in this spoon a gift that endures beyond the occasion — as a collector's item in their own zodiac series or as a prelude to a complete cutlery set with the same motif.

Engraving and SilberVerse Card

The bowl already bears the gilded zodiac symbol, the stem is continuously gilded, and the end of the handle shows the niello ornament — an additional engraving would damage these three surfaces and is therefore not part of the standard service. If you still want to give the gift a personal touch, choose the SilberVerse card: a digitally designed photo card in landscape format 15 × 10 cm, currently free with every order, individually tailored to the occasion and a beautiful counterpart to the zodiac motif on the spoon itself.

Care

Hand washing with mild detergent and immediate dry polishing best preserve shine and contrast. Dishwashers are taboo, as are silver baths or aggressive cleaning agents — both can damage the gilding and the niello inlay. For storage, the dry gift case is sufficient; if necessary, a soft silver polishing cloth will help for the next shine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Pisces symbol on this dessert spoon mean? Astrologically, Pisces stands for empathy, imagination, and a sense for the unspoken. In the gilded bowl, it becomes a visible gift — a classic zodiac emblem instead of letters or a saying.

For which birthdays is this dessert spoon suitable? The zodiac sign Pisces covers birthdays from February 19th to March 20th. For everyone celebrating during this period, the spoon is a gift with recognition value — it works just as well as a godchild gift or a collector's item in zodiac cutlery.

How do I properly care for the spoon? Wash by hand, polish dry immediately, and store dry. You should avoid dishwashers and silver baths so that the gilding and niello inlay retain their contrast.

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