Silver cutlery zodiac sign 925 silver

Your own zodiac sign at the dinner table: This zodiac cutlery made of 925 sterling silver features the sign as a gold-plated image on the spoon and as a symbol on the fork. It is intended for adults on their birthdays and for parents who receive something for themselves upon the birth of their child. You can get each of the twelve signs as a single piece, as a dessert cutlery set, or as a 3-piece set.

Silver cutlery with zodiac signs: Dessert cutlery, teaspoons, and 3-piece sets

There are five pieces to choose from for each sign. They differ less in appearance than in what you would like to give as a gift.

• The teaspoon (shown here in the Capricorn sign) is the perfect subtle start: small, easy to give as a gift, and always at hand for tea, coffee, and dessert.
• The dessert spoon features the same sign in a slightly larger size and is perfect for cake, ice cream, or pudding.
• The dessert fork complements the spoon and displays the sign as a symbol rather than an image.
• The dessert cutlery set combines the spoon and fork into a pair.
• The 3-piece zodiac set includes the teaspoon, so you have the dessert spoon, dessert fork, and teaspoon all in the same sign on the table.

We assemble the 3-piece set ourselves from the individual pieces. If you are unsure: a single piece is a great way to start. The dessert cutlery set is the answer for a festive pair, and the full set is for anyone who wants to set the entire coffee table with their own sign.

How the motif is created: Hand engraving, gold, and niello

The dessert and teaspoons have a silver bowl, featuring the zodiac sign as a hand-engraved, gold-plated image. A gold rim frames the bowl, and the stem is gold-plated. At the end of the handle, you will find a floral ornament: its engraved recesses are filled with niello and heat-treated to a dark finish, meaning the darkness is set into the metal rather than applied as a lacquer.

The dessert fork takes a different approach. It is fully gold-plated, with only the crest area remaining silver. The zodiac symbol is engraved in gold within this area, and a niello flower sits on the handle. You can remember it this way: the sign itself is gold and hand-engraved, while the niello is reserved solely for the handle ornament.

Niello is an ancient technique that has been practiced in Veliky Ustyug for centuries. The first written mention of Veliky Ustyug niello art dates back to 1683. SevChern continues this tradition as a manufacture. The image on the spoon marks the birth period and is intended as a keepsake, not as an interpretation of character.

For whom: Birthdays, parents upon birth, Christmas

For birthdays

For a partner, parent, grandparent, or friend, you can choose the sign of the birthday person—perfect for milestone birthdays as well. The cutlery will be used for coffee time, family dinners, and at the birthday table; it has a classic, timeless look and can be passed down later as an heirloom. You can find more ideas in our birthday gift section.

For parents upon birth

At birth, the focus is usually on the child. However, mothers and fathers will appreciate a piece they can use themselves: cutlery in their child's sign, already set for the first Sunday coffee after the birth. For the child themselves, we offer baby gifts with zodiac signs.

For Christmas and as a couple's gift

Christmas falls under Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20); those with birthdays just before are usually Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21). Because of this, the cutlery is a popular Christmas gift, such as the Capricorn zodiac set. You can find more ideas in our silver Christmas gifts. For weddings or anniversaries, you can combine two signs: one piece for each partner, such as two dessert spoons or two dessert cutlery sets. A pair of dessert spoons also makes a thoughtful housewarming gift as a quiet gesture of appreciation.

The 12 signs and their dates

• Aries: 03/21 – 04/20
• Taurus: 04/21 – 05/20
• Gemini: 05/21 – 06/21
• Cancer: 06/22 – 07/22
• Leo: 07/23 – 08/23
• Virgo: 08/24 – 09/23
• Libra: 09/24 – 10/23
• Scorpio: 10/24 – 11/22
• Sagittarius: 11/23 – 12/21
• Capricorn: 12/22 – 01/20
• Aquarius: 01/21 – 02/19
• Pisces: 02/20 – 03/20

Calendars do not always agree on the exact transition dates for those born near the cutoff. When in doubt, check the time of birth before ordering. You can find more information about the individual signs in our overview of zodiac gifts made of 925 silver.

Personal without engraving

We do not engrave names or dates on this cutlery because the motif is factory-engraved and there is no remaining space. However, the gift remains personal: upon request, we can include a complimentary SilberVerse card with your own dedication. If you would like a baby's name and birth date on silver, our birth spoons are specifically designed for that.

Care for gold plating and niello

Whether the cutlery is on display in a cabinet or kept in a drawer: a soft silver cloth is usually sufficient. If necessary, wash the cutlery in warm water with a mild detergent and dry it well afterward. Avoid harsh cleaners and silver dips on the gold plating and niello areas.

Frequently asked questions about zodiac cutlery

What is the difference between dessert cutlery and the 3-piece set?
The dessert cutlery consists of a dessert spoon and a dessert fork. The set includes the teaspoon as well. If you are mainly setting the table for dessert, the pair is sufficient; if you also want to serve tea and coffee with your sign, choose the set.

Is the motif the same on the dessert spoon and the teaspoon?
Yes. Both spoons feature the same sign; the teaspoon version is simply scaled down. The fork, by contrast, shows the zodiac symbol.

What is niello, and where is it on the cutlery?
Niello is a dark inlay that is heat-treated into engraved recesses. On the cutlery, it is found in the floral ornament at the end of the handle, not in the zodiac sign itself.

Is there a version for babies?
We have a separate collection for children called baby gifts with zodiac signs. This cutlery collection is aimed at adults and parents.

Is the cutlery suitable as a gift for a couple with two different signs?
Yes. You can choose one piece in each partner's sign—for example, two dessert spoons—and give them together for a wedding or anniversary.

You might also be interested in: Our overview of zodiac gifts made of 925 silver shows all paths to your sign, and you can find gifts for children in our baby gifts with zodiac signs section. For your table, take a look at our other dessert cutlery, and for specific occasions, visit our birthday gifts and silver Christmas gifts collections. If you prefer to see niello on your walls, browse our silver wall art with niello.