Christening Gifts in 925 Silver

Christening gifts in 925 silver: a piece for the christening day

The christening day is in the calendar, but the gift is still missing. Here you will find silver for that day, in 925 sterling silver. If you are looking for a high-quality christening gift, you can choose a piece here that gets a permanent place after the celebration. It is a lasting gift that the child christened will pick up again later. Some pieces carry name and date on request. We sort the selection first by the piece, then by your role.

Spoon, set, cup or bowl? How to choose the christening gift

Think of the celebration first. Will the gift be handed over at the christening table? Should the child use it later, or should it be kept? The piece depends on that. Spoon and cup usually fit well, because both carry over into everyday life. The five pieces below show what comes into question.

The christening spoon: the classic for the christening day

The silver christening spoons are made for this occasion. The christening spoon with angel and heart shows a gold-plated angel in relief, with hearts below on the handle, entirely without enamel. It can be engraved. On the christening day it lies in the gift box, and later it can become part of everyday life.

The christening set: several pieces in one gift

The christening sets show examples of combinations that you are welcome to mix differently. The christening set with angel medallion unites a spoon and a cross pendant in a case. Only the angel in the medallion is gold-plated. You hand over a set as a whole, and you do not have to match single pieces.

The christening cup: partner of the spoon

The christening cup is the second option when it should not be a spoon. The DoDo Angel children's cup carries a praying angel in relief. Its smooth back can be engraved. If you want to give two pieces, combine it with a matching spoon. For a single gift, the cup alone is enough.

The christening bowl: a piece around the christening day

The Madrid christening bowl has a shell shape, and a small cross sits on the upper rim. Whether a bowl is used in the ceremony is decided by the congregation. So ask the parents beforehand. The christening bowls and shells show the whole selection, and the guide to the christening bowl provides background.

Rattle and children's cutlery: for everyday life after the celebration

Both are used, not just kept. The silver rattles come with a handle, ring or ball. The swan handle rattle has a free field at the end of the grip for an engraving. The children's cutlery consists of several pieces. It is the extension when the spoon has already been given.

Godparent, grandparents, friends: who gives what for the christening?

Your role determines how personal the gift may be.

Giving something special as a godparent

You are close to the child, and the gift may show it. The date of the christening is usually fixed early. On selected pieces, it can appear on the gift together with the name. A christening spoon or a christening set is a godparent gift that people like to bring out again. If you want to give words, the SilberVerse card is one option, more on that further down. The godparent gifts show the selection, and the guide What should a godparent give for a christening? goes deeper.

Grandparents and family

Grandma and grandpa often give together. A set or children's cutlery gives the gift substance without making it look overloaded. The guide for grandparents collects further ideas.

Friends of the family

A single piece is enough. A gift does not have to be unusual, it should suit the child and the family. A spoon, cup or rattle come into question. The guide for friends provides ideas without the godparent role.

Angel, cross, shell, stars: what the motifs mean for a christening

The angel is regarded as a symbol of protection, so the angel motifs are an obvious christening motif. The cross is a central Christian symbol. The shell is regarded as a pilgrim's sign and stands for a path. Stars are regarded as a sign of orientation. Hearts, as on the christening spoon with angel, are regarded as a sign of affection. Which motif you choose depends on what you know about the family. The personal christening set stars and moon combines rattle and spoon with the same motif, and both pieces can be engraved. Blue and pink are finishes, not a rule. There are selections of their own for boys and for girls.

Orthodox christening: icon, cross and spoon

There are pieces of their own for the Orthodox christening. The set with folding icon, guardian angel spoon and cross comes in a box with a viewing window, and the icon shows Our Lady of Kazan. On the christening set with angel medallion, spoon and cross are consecrated. The congregation of the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God in Kolchugino took this on, and a certificate is included. The cross has the Orthodox form with cloverleaf-shaped ends. You will find more in the Orthodox christening gifts and the icons in silver.

Why silver? Material and manufacturers

925 sterling silver consists of 92.5% fine silver, and the rest are additions that make the metal durable. Over time, silver develops a patina. It forms in the air and through handling and can be wiped off. That is material behaviour, not a flaw. At SilberKosmos, we choose pieces that sit well in the hand and suit the occasion. Behind the selection stand three manufacturers, each with a style of its own.

ArgentA: enamel, gold plating and the children's world

ArgentA makes spoons, cups and sets for children. Many pieces carry enamel or gold plating, others set only a gold-plated accent like the christening set with angel medallion. The motifs are familiar: angels, teddy, hearts.

Zaramella: Italian classics

Most of the rattles and the christening bowl come from Italy, from Zaramella. The shapes stay simple: silver, a relief where it belongs to the motif, an engraving field where there is room. If you would like to avoid colour, this is the right place.

SevChern: dark lines in the silver

The christening pieces by SevChern show niello: a dark silver compound fills fine lines and bonds with the metal, without a layer of lacquer. The niello craft in Veliky Ustyug is documented since the late 17th century.

Making it personal: christening date, engraving and SilberVerse card

For a christening, the date is fixed early, and that is exactly what makes the engraving plannable. You can choose the child's name, the christening date or both. Not every piece is suitable for it, because the shape decides. That is why engraving applies to selected pieces, and the product page names it where it is possible.

And this is how it works: you put the engraving service flat fee into the cart together with the gift and write your wish in the note at checkout. If the piece is not suitable, we refund the flat fee or look for a suitable one with you. For engraved goods, the right of withdrawal does not apply. All the steps are on the page Engraving service, and ideas for spoons in the guide to engraved silver spoons.

If a piece cannot be engraved, or you want to give words instead of letters? Then the SilberVerse card is the way: a verse created individually for the occasion and name. You get it free of charge on request, printed as a photo card in the format 15 × 10 cm.

Handing it over: on the christening day or directly to the parents?

You can hand over the gift on the christening day itself, as the gift box is ready for it. Or you send it directly to the parents. Add a short card that names the child.

Care: a cloth instead of the dishwasher

We recommend a silver polishing cloth. Rub the patina off gently with it, particularly lightly on enamel and gold plating. The dishwasher is a no-go for silver. Wash it briefly by hand if needed and dry it with a soft cloth. The page Care instructions provides more.

Frequently asked questions about the christening gift in silver

What is a sensible christening gift?
One that is used or kept after the celebration: a spoon, a cup, a rattle or a set. Silver is an alternative to things that quickly disappear after the celebration. The piece gets a permanent place in the house. The guide Christening gifts: sensible ideas goes into further pieces.

How do I avoid a duplicate gift when several people are giving?
Talk to the others about who is planning what. A short message to the parents helps as well, because they know what is already in the house. If you chip in with others, a piece that everyone hands over together suits best.

When do I order a gift with the christening date?
As soon as the date is fixed. If only the name is to go on the piece, you can order it earlier on selected pieces. An engraving takes time. You will find the delivery terms under Payment and shipping. So plan generously.

What do you give for a christening in adulthood or for an older child?
A piece without a children's motif that suits the person. The christening gifts for adults show the selection. The guide to the adult christening and the guide for older children sort the ideas by interests.

What suits if I hardly know the family?
Choose a piece that makes no commitment: a christening spoon with an angel, a motif with stars or a plain cup. More than one piece is not necessary for the gift to land well.

What distinguishes a christening gift from a birth gift?
For a birth, the first visit counts, and for a christening there are the godparent, the celebration and a known date. Many pieces suit both occasions. You will find ideas for the first visit among the birth gifts.

More on giving: Christening gift sets for several pieces in one gift, christening cups as a partner of the spoon and godparent gifts for everyone about to become a godparent. For further reading: the complete guide to christening gifts in silver.