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

If you want to give a gift to someone born under the sign of Taurus, you need something that stands out – without being loud. This dessert spoon made of 925 sterling silver features an engraved golden Taurus symbol in the bowl, the handle is completely gilded, and a floral niello ornament in dark blue-black is set at the end of the handle. Silver, gold, and niello in one piece – a spoon that makes its debut with the first holiday dessert and then stays in the display cabinet.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, gilded, with niello inlay
• Dimensions: L 168 × W 39 mm
• Weight: approx. 46 g
• Zodiac sign: Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
• Element: Earth
• Motif: Engraved gilded Taurus symbol in the bowl · Fully gilded handle · Floral niello ornament at the end of the handle
• Hallmark: yes, 925
• Gift box: included

Material and workmanship

The spoon is made of 925 sterling silver and features the Taurus emblem in the bowl – recognizable by the lowered head and curved horns, the classic depiction of the zodiac sign. The motif is gilded, making it clearly stand out from the silver-gilded background. The handle is completely gilded, and a floral niello ornament is set at the end of the handle: a dark, matte silver alloy that is melted into finely pre-engraved lines and permanently bonded with the metal – like ink in silver, not applied, but chemically-physically fused. This niello technique originates from Veliky Ustyug, one of the most famous centers of Russian silversmithing. The contrast of gold, silver, and the deep niello black makes the spoon a table companion that catches the eye as soon as dessert is served.

Use and occasions

A Taurus's birthday falls between April 20 and May 20 – a dessert spoon with their symbol is perfect for this moment: not an everyday gift, but a piece with recognition value. Astrologically, Taurus stands for steadfastness, a sense of enjoyment, and a good eye for quality; in Greek myth, Zeus transforms into a bull to carry Europa across the sea – imagery that resonates in the golden shimmer of the motif. Suitable for May birthdays and anyone who celebrates quiet enjoyment at the table, for confirmation, anniversaries, or as a wedding gift for a Taurus couple. If you're looking for the complete zodiac set: dessert fork, teaspoon, and baby spoon with the same motif are available as sister pieces in the silver cutlery collection.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

The bowl already features the gilded Taurus motif, the handle is fully gilded, and the handle shows the niello ornament – an additional engraving would damage the gold layer or the niello lines and is therefore not provided as a standard service. For a personal message, we recommend the SilberVerse card in landscape format 15 × 10 cm: a digitally designed unique photo, currently free with the gift box.

Care

Hand wash with mild dish soap, then polish dry immediately. No dishwasher, no silver dips – gilding and niello cannot tolerate aggressive agents. Storing it dry in the gift case is sufficient for everyday use; if necessary, gently polish with a silver polishing cloth.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Taurus symbol on this dessert spoon mean?
The zodiac sign Taurus in astrology stands for steadfastness, a sense of enjoyment, and a good eye for quality – in the gilded symbol in the spoon's bowl, this becomes a visible gift, a classic emblem from the tradition of zodiac sign depiction.

For which birthdays is this dessert spoon suitable?
The zodiac sign Taurus covers birthdays from April 20 to May 20. For everyone celebrating their birthday during this period, the spoon is a gift with recognition value – also suitable as a godchild's gift or a collector's item in zodiac cutlery.

What is niello and how does the black color on the handle last?
Niello is a millennia-old silversmithing technique: a dark silver alloy is melted into finely pre-engraved lines and permanently bonded with the silver – like ink in silver, not a print, no coating. The contrast is preserved for generations and becomes clearer with every polish.

You might also be interested in

Further zodiac pieces and matching cutlery items can be found in the tableware and silver cutlery assortment, general gift inspiration in our gift ideas.