Children's plate, 925 sterling silver, gold-plated Niello | Astra Gold | Ø 150mm

Astra Gold children's plate – A gift for life

The Astra Gold children's plate, crafted from 925 sterling silver, is more than just a plate – it's a lasting gift for a birth or christening, a keepsake to be cherished for a lifetime. With its matte silver center, gold-plated ring, hand-engraved niello floral band around the rim, and the option to personalize it with a name and date of birth on the back, it becomes a cherished heirloom. Its 150 mm diameter makes it perfect for baby food, children's meals, the first birthday cake, and later, school lunches – a plate to accompany the child from their earliest months to adulthood.

The Astra Gold children's plate is traditionally given as a gift by godparents, grandparents or close relatives for birth or christening – as a symbol of a good start in life and the hope for a bright future.

From baby food to school lunches – A plate for life

The Astra Gold children's plate accompanies a child through all stages of life: in the first months it serves baby food and fruit puree, in toddlerhood children's meals and cut fruit, on the first birthday the first birthday cake, in kindergarten bread and sausage, and in school age weekend breakfast. With a diameter of 150 mm, it is large enough for children's portions, but not too large for small hands and small tables.

The matte silver center is neutral and does not distract, the gold-plated ring elegantly frames the food, and the hand-engraved niello flower band around the edge shows the child from the very beginning that they are getting something special – not on plastic or melamine, but on 925 sterling silver, engraved with their name and date of birth.

Personalization with name and date of birth

The Astra Gold children's plate can be personalized on the back with the child's name, date of birth, and optionally a short dedication. This engraving makes the plate a unique gift: "Sophie · May 12, 2025" or "Maximilian · For Aunt Anna's Christening · August 15, 2025". The engraving is professionally done and permanent, so it will remain clearly legible even decades later – when the child is grown up and passes the plate on to their own children.

The Astra Gold children's plate in detail

• Material: 925 sterling silver with gold plating (ring + outer edge) and niello inlay (floral band on the edge)
• Surface: Matte (center), high-gloss gold-plated (ring + outer edge), hand-engraved (niello flower band)
• Ornaments: Continuous niello floral band around the edge with floral patterns, NO decorations in the center.
• Dimensions: Diameter 150 mm × Height 9 mm
• Weight: 140 grams (pleasantly light for children)
• Origin: Russia, SevChern factory
• Special features: Matte center, gold-plated ring, niello floral band around the edge, customizable with name and date of birth, over 100 years of manufacturing tradition
• Hallmark/Stamp: Original hallmark (certificate of authenticity)
• Included: Children's plate, high-quality gift box
• Engraving service: Personalization on request (back: name, date of birth, dedication)
• Perfect for: baby food, children's meals, first birthday cake, fruit, bread, school breakfast
• Gift occasions: birth, christening, first birthday, Christmas, as a godparent gift
• Series: Astra Gold (gold plating + niello band on the edge), puristically elegant

The traditional gift from godparents and grandparents

A children's silver plate is a traditional gift for a birth or christening – especially from godparents, grandparents, or close family members. It symbolizes the wish for a good start in life: "Silver on the plate" represents prosperity, health, and a bright future. Engraving the name and date of birth makes the plate personal, and the heirloom quality of the 925 sterling silver shows that this gift is meant not for a few years, but for generations to come.

Many families consciously use the children's plate for special moments: the first birthday, Christmas, Easter, birthdays – occasions when the child senses that something special is happening. The silver plate thus becomes a ritual, a tradition, a reminder of the most beautiful moments of childhood.

What customers say

"The children's plate was our daughter's godparent gift for her christening. Engraved with her name and date of birth, it has become our family plate – on every birthday, the birthday cake is served on this plate. A gift that we see every day and that reminds us of the special day."
— Wagner family, Leipzig

Frequently asked questions about the Astra Gold children's plate

From what age can the children's plate be used?

The Astra Gold children's plate can be used from the first month of life – initially for baby food, fruit puree, or mashed foods, and later for children's meals, fruit, bread, and their first birthday cake. With a diameter of 150 mm, it is perfectly sized for children's portions and fits on any child's table. The 925 sterling silver is hypoallergenic, nickel-free, and antibacterial – completely safe for babies and toddlers. The matte surface is durable and forgiving of minor scratches.

How is the children's plate personalized?

The children's plate is personalized on the back with the child's name, date of birth, and optionally a short dedication (e.g., "For Grandma & Grandpa's christening" or "For our little treasure"). The engraving is professionally and permanently applied to the back of the plate. After you place your order or inquire, we will request the personalization details. The engraving is discreet on the back – the front remains untouched, displaying only the elegant niello decoration.

Why do people give silver plates as gifts for births or christenings?

The silver plate as a gift for a birth or christening is an old tradition, symbolizing the wish for a good start in life: "With silver on the plate" signifies prosperity, health, and a bright future. For centuries, silver has been considered a precious metal with special properties – it is antibacterial, valuable, and durable. An engraved children's plate made of 925 sterling silver is a gift for life, lasting for generations, and is traditionally given by godparents, grandparents, or close family members at a birth or christening.

Can the plate also be used by adults later on?

Yes, absolutely! The Astra Gold children's plate, with its 150 mm diameter, is perfect as a dessert plate, bread plate, or appetizer plate, and is also suitable for adults. Many children use "their" engraved plate throughout their lives – first for baby food and children's meals, later for school lunches and snacks, as teenagers for desserts, and as adults for special occasions. The plate thus becomes a lifelong companion and a reminder of childhood. Later, it is often passed down to one's own children – as an heirloom for generations.

Is the plate dishwasher safe?

We strongly recommend hand washing to protect the gilding and niello band. After use, rinse the plate with warm water and mild dish soap, then dry it with a soft cloth. The high-gloss gilding and hand-engraved niello band are sensitive to harsh detergents and the mechanical stress of the dishwasher. With careful hand washing, the children's plate will remain pristine for decades – for your own children and later for your grandchildren.

A plate for life – From baby food to grandchildren

The Astra Gold children's plate is no ordinary children's plate. It's a gift for life – made of solid 925 sterling silver, gold-plated, hand-engraved, and personalized with a name and date of birth. Every time a child eats from this plate, they feel: Today is special. And later, as an adult, they remember: This was my first birthday cake, this was my christening gift, this was the plate Grandma always served me bread on. A plate that tells stories, preserves memories, and connects generations.

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SilverVerse – A gift that connects generations

A child's plate is small. But in a world full of plastic and a throwaway culture, it's a statement: I'm not giving a gift for a moment, I'm giving a gift for life. The Astra Gold children's plate shows that true gifts don't have an expiration date – engraved with name and date of birth, made of 925 sterling silver, for the first moments of life and later for your own children. A plate that tells stories, preserves memories, and shows: You are special, right from the start.