Christmas Gifts in 925 Silver

Silver at Christmas does not stay in its wrapping after the holidays. It is used: as a spoon, as a tea glass in its holder, as cutlery on the festive table. That applies to all the Christmas gifts in 925 silver you find here, from the snowman baby spoon to table silver for parents and grandparents. If you are looking for high-quality Christmas gifts and do not want to give jewellery, you will find a fitting piece under the tree for many people.

Christmas gifts in 925 silver for the gift table

We mean pieces in sterling silver that are made for use: rattles and spoons for the babies, tea glasses and cutlery for the festive table, wall pictures with lucky symbols, collector's spoons and zodiac gifts. Many pieces we order for you from our partners, and a few are in stock with us.

The first Christmas: rattle, baby spoon and gift sets

At Christmas, a baby receives many things that soon change. A silver rattle or a silver spoon stays in the house, long after the paper has been thrown away. The baby spoon with snowman brings a winter motif: top hat, scarf and three buttons sit at the end of the handle. On the smooth back beneath, a short name can be engraved.

For rattle and spoon together, there are sets. In the set with star, the spoon ends in a star and crescent moon, and the rattle on an acrylic ring carries a domed silver star. The set with flower heart shows the same heart on spoon and handle rattle, once recessed, once raised. In the set with teddy, the bear sits on the rattle handle and on the spoon. All three can be engraved on the spoon.

For a single rattle, two pieces are ready. The handle rattle with star and half moon takes a name on the smooth grip. The ring rattle with heart can also be engraved. A star is regarded as a sign of orientation, a heart as a sign of affection. The spoons come from ArgentA, the rattles from Zaramella and ArgentA. More choice is shown by the baby rattles, the baby spoons and the birth gifts; for a christening, you give with the christening gifts.

The festive table: tea glass holders, table silver and cutlery

Table silver means everything that belongs on the laid table: spoons, forks, tea glasses, pots, bowls. Silver cutlery is the place setting itself. The Astra cutlery set in four pieces is gold-plated and consists of dinner knife with stainless steel blade, dinner spoon, dinner fork and teaspoon, so a place setting for one person. The Snowdrop cutlery set has the same four pieces in silver without gold plating; its blossom pattern gives the collection the name of the snowdrop. More place settings are shown by the silver cutlery sets.

The tea glass holder “The Master” by ArgentA belongs with tea. An oval field in the middle of the holder stays free, and the tea glass carries a diamond cut. The selection for it is shown by the tea glass holders in silver. For coffee, there is the Ottomana coffee pot in Turkish cezve shape with a beechwood handle; whole services are with the coffee and tea services. The napkin ring by Zaramella completes the table, a plain, tall ring of polished silver with a smooth outer surface that leaves room for a name. Everything else for the table you will find under table silver and silver tableware.

A gift set saves the search for the second piece. The set of teacup, saucer and teaspoon combines a porcelain cup in a gold-plated silver mount with a silver saucer and a gold-plated spoon. Sets are examples of combinations, and each piece can also be combined differently. Further ideas are shown by the gift sets in silver.

Lucky motifs for house and wall

At the turn of the year, people wish for luck, and some give it as a picture. The small silver wall pictures stand on a chest of drawers or shelf or hang on the wall. The Horn of Plenty wall picture shows a cornucopia with grapes and leaves, a sign of abundance. On the Lucky Horseshoe wall picture, grapes and leaves surround the horseshoe, which is regarded as a lucky sign. The goldfish swims gold-plated through a net pattern and is regarded as a sign of prosperity. Further motifs are shown by the wall pictures in silver.

Collector's and zodiac pieces

Anyone giving to a collector chooses a spoon with a motif. The collector's spoon Tsar's Gold shows a horse's head in profile on the handle, in a medallion with a diamond pattern. The horse is regarded as an emblem of strength.

Anyone whose birthday falls around Christmas often gets one gift for both occasions. A piece with their own zodiac sign belongs to the birthday child alone. The zodiac set Sagittarius is meant for birthdays from 23 November to 21 December and carries a centaur with a bow. The zodiac set Capricorn applies to 22 December to 20 January and shows the sea goat, a goat with a fish tail. Both sets consist of dessert spoon, dessert fork and teaspoon. The zodiac images are symbols, not a prediction. Engraving is not possible on these pieces, and for words there is the SilberVerse card. All the signs are shown by the zodiac gifts.

Which silver gift suits whom?

For partners

Give something for evenings together: a tea glass in a silver holder, a tea service for two or the recipient's zodiac sign.

For parents and parents-in-law

Anyone who already has everything is pleased with a piece that becomes a habit. For parents-in-law, neutral shapes without a name stay unobtrusive. For all three groups, the guide Christmas gifts for parents, parents-in-law and grandparents collects ideas; further thoughts are offered by the guide A gift for people who have everything.

For grandparents

When children and grandchildren chip in together, the gift may be bigger, such as a tea service or a cutlery place setting.

For godparents and godchildren

Spoons and rattles are the classic pieces, and the godparent gifts show the selection.

For men

The hip flask set with capercaillie consists of a hip flask, shot cup and funnel in a gift box. More is shown by the luxury gifts for men.

For colleagues and business partners

Calm shapes look appropriate here. The selection is shown by the business gifts and the VIP gifts.

Why silver? Material and the three manufacturers

Sterling silver contains 92.5% fine silver, and added metals make it firmer. Over the years a slight patina forms that can be polished off and belongs to the material.

ArgentA: baby pieces and tea glasses

ArgentA supplies the baby spoons, many children's pieces and the tea glass holders. The motifs include snowman, stars and hearts.

Zaramella: silver with simple shapes

Zaramella works in Italy. Rattles and napkin ring show polished silver, with a relief only where the motif demands it.

SevChern: dark drawing in the silver

The niello craft in Veliky Ustyug is documented since the late 17th century. The black in the lines is not a lacquer: the dark compound is fused into the engraving and bonds with the silver. The zodiac pieces, the hip flask set and a large part of the table silver come from SevChern.

Engraving and SilberVerse card

An engraving is possible on selected pieces, because the shape decides whether a smooth surface stays free. On the snowman spoon it is the back of the handle, on the tea glass holder the oval field. The engraving is ordered as a flat fee that you put into the cart together with the item. You write your wanted text in the note field at checkout. Whether it fits on the surface, we clarify with you after the order; if it does not work, you get the flat fee back. Because the item is engraved, it is excluded from the right of withdrawal. All the steps are in the Engraving service.

For words instead of letters, there is the SilberVerse card, free of charge on request. It is a verse created individually for the occasion and name, and comes as a photo card in the format 15 × 10 cm.

Order in time for Christmas

Many pieces we only order from our suppliers after your order. At the end of the year they have supplier holidays, so: anyone who wants to give at Christmas orders early. What is in stock with us goes out the next working day, and we ship on all days on which DHL collects. The page Payment and shipping covers everything else. If you are in a hurry, ask us before ordering.

Care of silver gifts

In our experience, a silver polishing cloth is enough. Polish with it in small strokes, and very gently over enamel and gold plating. A place in the dishwasher is out of the question for silver. If needed, a brief rinse with water is enough, after which you dry it with a soft cloth. More is on the page Care instructions.

Frequently asked questions about Christmas gifts in silver

Which Christmas gifts in silver suit parents and grandparents?
Pieces they use in everyday life: a tea glass holder, a cutlery place setting, a tea service or a gift set. For parents-in-law, neutral shapes without a name suit. The selection is shown by table silver and silver tableware, and suitable ideas come from the guide Christmas gifts for parents, parents-in-law and grandparents.

What do you give at Christmas when they already have everything?
A piece that gets a permanent place in everyday life, for example a tea glass in a silver holder, a place setting or a napkin ring with a name. It does not just stand around but is used. Ideas on this are collected in the guide A gift for people who have everything.

Which silver suits a child's first Christmas?
A spoon, a rattle or a set of both. The snowman spoon carries a winter motif, and star, heart and teddy suit just as well after the festivities. An engraving with the name makes the piece personal. More pieces are shown by the birth gifts.

Can a Christmas gift in silver be given a name?
On selected pieces, yes, for example the snowman spoon, the tea glass holder or the napkin ring. Whether a piece is suitable is usually stated on the product page; if in doubt, ask us before ordering. Where no engraving is possible, the SilberVerse card gives words.

How do I order in time for Christmas?
Early. Many pieces we only order from our suppliers after your order, and at the end of the year they have supplier holidays. What is in stock with us we ship the next working day. The page Payment and shipping explains everything else; if you are in a hurry, ask us before ordering.

What distinguishes solid 925 silver from silver-plated gifts?
Solid sterling silver consists through and through of the alloy with 92.5% fine silver. With silver-plated pieces, only a thin layer of silver lies on another metal, which can wear off over time. For gifts meant for use, that is a noticeable difference.

How much do you spend on a gift at Christmas?
There is no fixed rule. It depends on the relationship and on your own budget. It helps to agree within the family whether there is an upper limit or a joint gift. Guide values by relationship are given in the article How much do you give at Christmas?.

More on giving: Gifts for every occasion, anniversary gifts, luxury gifts for women and home accessories. For further reading: the guide to Christmas gifts in silver.