Teaspoon Zodiac sign Capricorn 925 silver gold-plated

Capricorn birthdays fall right in the middle of the Christmas season — and often get lost in the general hustle and bustle. This sterling silver teaspoon offers something unique: the Capricorn symbol gilded in the bowl, a completely gilded handle, and a niello ornament at the end of the handle, which gives the piece a quiet depth. Solid, clear, without unnecessary adornment — just like the character it represents.

At a glance

• Material: 925 sterling silver, gilded, with niello inlay
• Dimensions: L 136 × W 31 mm
• Weight: approx. 25 g
• Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
• Element: Earth
• Hallmark: yes
• Gift box: included

Material and workmanship

The bowl features the Capricorn symbol — the horned animal, gilded and engraved, framed by a narrow line. The handle is completely gilded. At the end of the handle is a niello ornament of floral tendrils: the dark alloy is melted into the engraved lines and firmly bonds with the silver — durable, without peeling. This niello hand engraving is part of the Welikoustjug tradition from Veliky Ustyug, documented since 1683. The 925 hallmark confirms the silver content.

Use and occasions

In everyday life, the spoon serves as tableware for coffee, tea, or small desserts. As a gift, it is suitable for birthdays between late December and mid-January — deliberately as a personal piece that stands out from the general Christmas gifts. It is also suitable for milestone birthdays, New Year's Eve, or as recognition for someone with great endurance and clear goals.

Engraving and SilverVerse Card

Since the bowl already features the Capricorn symbol, there is no additional space for a personal engraving. For an individual dedication, we offer the SilverVerse card: a personally designed card in photo format 15 × 10 cm landscape, tailored to the occasion and recipient — currently free of charge and made as a unique item. It is included and conveys the message for which the spoon itself no longer offers space.

Care

Rinse by hand, wipe dry, store dry. Use silver polish exclusively on the gilded surfaces, not on the niello ornament. With regular, careful care, the gold-black contrast remains clearly visible for years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of the Capricorn symbol on the spoon?
The Capricorn sign stands for discipline, endurance, and long-term ambition — characteristics of the Earth element, to which Capricorn is assigned. On this teaspoon, the symbol is gilded and engraved into the bowl.

Is the spoon suitable as a birthday gift around the holidays?
Yes. Capricorns have birthdays between December 22 and January 19 — a time when a unique, personal gift is particularly noticeable.

What distinguishes niello from a gilded engraving?
Niello is a black metal alloy that is permanently melted into engraved depressions. Gilded surfaces are polished silver with a gold plating. Both techniques together create the characteristic contrast of this spoon.

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If you are looking for the Capricorn motif as part of a larger sterling silver tableware set, you can find more pieces in tableware and sterling silver cutlery. For suitable gift ideas around Christmas and New Year, take a look at the gift ideas made of 925 sterling silver.