Christening Set Guardian Angel 925 Silver & Pink Enamel — Spoon + Cross Pendant

There are gifts that are consumed, and there are gifts that are kept. A christening set belongs to the latter category. This one consists of two things that belong together: a silver spoon, on whose handle a guardian angel folds its hands, and a small Orthodox cross on the eyelet. One accompanies the first meals, the other the first years. Both rest side by side in the hinged case, whose lid bears the crown signet of the collection, a satin ribbon on the spoon handle — ready to present, without you having to add anything else.

The Christening Set for Girls: Two Pieces, One Idea

A set is more than the sum of its parts when the parts carry the same idea. Here, it is protection. The spoon shows it as an image — an angel with folded hands. The pendant shows it as a sign — a cross, as worn in the Orthodox tradition. Whoever presents the set doesn't need to explain anything. It explains itself when the case is opened.

Practically speaking, this has an advantage: the two pieces go their separate ways. The spoon stays in the house and eventually goes into the display cabinet. The pendant can later be worn on a chain when the child is old enough for it. One gift, two timelines. You can find more compilations of this kind under Christening Gift Sets.

The Guardian Angel on the Handle

The motif is deliberately childlike: a chubby angel with closed eyes and folded hands, surmounted by a gilded halo. Not a stern messenger, but a figure that a child will later recognize themselves. Above the angel is a gilded cross, entwined with a curved ribbon in pink enamel. At the transition to the handle sits a small gilded sun with a spiral — a motif that represents new beginnings in Russian children's iconography.

The angel is a recurring theme in this manufactory, each time rendered slightly differently. If the imagery appeals to you, it's worth taking a look at the 925 silver baby spoons — such as the baby spoon with pink angel motif, which tells the same story in a more playful form.

The Orthodox Cross in Detail

The pendant is small — about two centimeters — yet fully worked. The ends of the arms are clover-shaped, as known in the Orthodox tradition; the corpus sits in relief in the center. The surface is polished, without enamel and without gilding: The cross remains deliberately simple so that it does not compete with the colorful spoon, but complements it.

A chain is not included in the set. This is intentional – the length of the chain and the timing are decided by the parents later. Related pieces from this sphere can be found in the Christian gifts made of 925 silver.

Consecrated in Kolchugino

The pieces in this series are consecrated before delivery — by the local Orthodox community of the Svyato-Pokrovsky Church in Kolchugino, Vladimir region, Alexandrov Eparchy of the Moscow Patriarchate. A small certificate to this effect is enclosed with the case.

For Orthodox families, this is often the point where a christening gift differs from a pretty spoon. More pieces with this background can be found under Orthodox gifts made of 925 silver.

925 Silver, Pink Enamel, and Partial Gilding

Both parts are made of 925 Sterling Silver. The spoon is partially gilded: the halo, cross, and sun bear a gold plating, while the rest remains bright silver shine. The pink enamel is applied as a colored band in the relief depressions — a solid color, no gradient, clearly delimited from the polished silver.

The spoon bowl is smooth and without decoration. This is not frugality for a child's spoon, but function: a smooth bowl can be rinsed clean without residue. The handle is 135 millimeters long, short enough for a child's hand and heavy enough not to slip out of it. The set comes from the Royal Childhood collection — the children's series of this manufactory, whose motifs all follow the same pictorial cosmos. The entire series can be found under Royal Childhood.

Who gives this set as a gift

In most cases, it's godparents. The godparent's christening gift can be more prominent than that of the other guests, and a set of two pieces meets this requirement without being ostentatious. Grandparents also like to give it — usually with the idea of handing over something that will be passed on later. For parents, it's the quieter option: not a toy, not a consumable, but an object that keeps the christening in the home.

Those still undecided can find guidance in the advisor What to give as a godparent for a christening. Further pieces for girls can be found under Christening Gifts for Girls.

Care: to keep the silver bright

Silver tarnishes over time — this is normal and not a defect. After use, warm water with mild dish soap and a soft cloth for drying are sufficient. No dishwasher, no abrasive cleaners, no silver dips: the gilded surfaces and enamel do not tolerate aggressive agents. The included case or a dry, draft-free place is suitable for storage. This is explained in detail in our care instructions for silver.

Frequently asked questions about the christening set

From what age is the spoon suitable?
As cutlery from the weaning age, when the child begins to spoon. It is usually given much earlier — for christenings, often even at birth. Until then, it stands on the shelf as a keepsake.

How can the set be personalized?
Via a SilberVerse card: a printed card with a verse or dedication that is enclosed with the gift. Examples and sayings for every occasion can be found in the SilberVerse Card Gallery. Contact us before ordering, and we will coordinate the text with you.

Is silver safe for a baby?
925 Sterling silver has been commonly used for cutlery for centuries and is nickel-free. Like all children's cutlery, the spoon should be used under supervision, and the pendant, due to its size, is not for infants — it is usually worn later.

What does the clover shape on the cross mean?
The three-leafed ends of the cross arms represent the Trinity in Christian iconography. In the Orthodox tradition, this shape is widely used for baptismal crosses.

Does a chain come with it?
No, the set contains a spoon and pendant. Parents choose a suitable chain themselves later—matched to the child's age and neck circumference.

Is this set also suitable for a boy?
The pink enamel is traditionally intended for girls. For boys, we offer the same imagery in blue and neutral variants — available under Christening gifts for boys.