Teaspoon 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Niello | Astra Gold Puristic

Astra Gold Purist Teaspoon – Fully gold-plated elegance without ornamentation

The Astra Gold Puristic teaspoon, crafted from 925 sterling silver, is the purist interpretation of the gold series: fully gold-plated with a hand-engraved niello inlay in the handle, but deliberately without additional ornamentation on the bowl. This restraint is not a cost-cutting measure, but an aesthetic choice – clean lines, a high-gloss polish, and timelessly elegant. At 138 mm in length, it's perfect for stirring tea, sugar, and milk, and at 28 grams, it feels noticeably high-quality.

The Astra Gold Purist teaspoon perfectly complements both teacup variations and harmonizes with all pieces in the Astra collection. It is the minimalist alternative within the Gold series – for those who love full gold plating but consciously prefer to forgo additional ornamentation on the bowl.

Fully gilded with niello inlay – without additional ornaments

The Astra Gold Puristic teaspoon is completely gold-plated – bowl, handle, and back gleam in high-gloss gold. The handle features a hand-engraved niello inlay: a central floral group in matte silver, framed by a gold-plated rim. Up to this point, it is identical to the Astra Gold version with floral engraving. The difference lies in the deliberate decision to leave the bowl without any additional floral engraving – completely smooth, highly polished, and without any ornamentation.

This restraint allows the high-gloss gold plating to truly shine: the bowl reflects the light like a small mirror, showcasing the quality of the polish without distraction. No engravings, no ornaments, no additional details – just perfectly gold-plated 925 sterling silver in its purest form. This purist elegance demonstrates that the SevChern manufactory has mastered both aesthetic approaches within its gold series: maximum ornamentation (Gold with Floral Engraving) and purist restraint (Purist Gold).

Not engravable – Deliberately minimalist

Due to its complete gilding, the teaspoon is not suitable for additional personalization. Engraving would damage the gilding and disrupt the minimalist design. This deliberate choice demonstrates that the spoon is conceived as a work of art in its own right – it needs no engraving to be valuable. The hand-engraved niello flower on the handle is its sole embellishment, its unique feature, its statement of minimalist elegance.

The Astra Gold teaspoon – purist in detail

• Material: 925 sterling silver with full gold plating and niello inlay
• Surface: High-gloss gold-plated (bowl and stem completely without ornamentation), matte finish in the niello area (handle)
• Ornaments: Hand-engraved niello floral group on the handle, bowl without decoration
• Dimensions: Length 138 mm × Width 32 mm (Bowl slightly wider than gold with floral engraving)
• Average weight: 28 grams (slightly heavier than gold with floral engraving: 26 g)
• Origin: Russia, SevChern factory
• Special features: Fully gilded, minimalist bowl without ornamentation, delicate niello hand engraving on the handle, over 100 years of manufacturing tradition
• Hallmark/Stamp: Original hallmark (certificate of authenticity)
• Included: Teaspoon, high-quality gift box
• Engraving service: Not possible due to gold plating and minimalist design
• Perfectly matches: Astra Classic teacup, Astra Gold teacup, teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug
• Series: Astra Gold (fully gold-plated), purist version without flower engraving on the rim

Purism within the Gold series – The elegant choice

The Astra Gold Puristic teaspoon is the minimalist alternative within the gold series. While the Astra Gold version with its floral engraving on the bowl offers maximum ornamentation, the Puristic version focuses on clean lines. Both are fully gold-plated, both feature niello inlays in the handle, and both are made of solid 925 sterling silver – the only difference lies in the deliberate choice for or against additional ornamentation on the bowl.

This variety within the Gold series allows you to design your tea service according to your aesthetic sensibilities: Do you desire maximum ornamentation? Then choose the Astra Gold with floral engraving. Do you prefer clean lines and minimalist elegance? Then the Astra Gold Puristic is your choice. Many customers deliberately combine both versions: 3 Puristic spoons + 3 Gold spoons with floral engraving for a 6-person service – variety and harmony at the same time, but both fully gold-plated.

What customers say

"I love the minimalist gold version! Fully gilded, but without any additional ornamentation on the bowl – just high-gloss gold that perfectly reflects the light. Exactly my style: complete gilding with minimalist elegance."
— Johannes K., Hamburg

Frequently asked questions about the Astra Gold Puristic teaspoon

What is the difference between Astra Gold Puristic and Astra Gold with floral engraving?

The gold version with floral engraving features an additional floral engraving on the back of the bowl, while the minimalist version deliberately omits this. Both are fully gold-plated, both have niello inlays in the handle, and both are made of solid 925 sterling silver. The difference lies solely in the aesthetic choice between maximum ornamentation (gold with floral engraving) or minimalist elegance (purist gold). The minimalist version is slightly heavier at 28 g and slightly wider at 32 mm compared to the gold version with floral engraving (26 g, 29.5 mm).

Why is the minimalist version heavier than the gold version with flower engraving?

The minimalist version, at 28 grams, is about 2 grams heavier than the gold version with floral engraving (26 g) because the bowl is slightly wider (32 mm instead of 29.5 mm). More silver equals more weight. Both are made of solid 925 sterling silver and are fully gold-plated – the weight difference is minimal and barely noticeable in the hand, but it indicates that the minimalist version contains slightly more material.

Does the minimalist spoon match both teacup styles?

Yes, the Astra Gold Puristic teaspoon is a perfect match for both teacups: the Astra Classic teacup (with a wavy rim) and the Astra Gold teacup (with a V-shaped rim and gold-plated flower). The full gold plating and niello inlay harmonize with all pieces in the Astra collection. At 138 mm in length, it is ideal for the teacups (130 ml capacity).

Can I mix minimalist and gold spoons with floral engraving?

Yes, absolutely! Many customers deliberately combine both variations within the Gold series to create variety. For example: 3 minimalist spoons + 3 gold spoons with floral engraving for a 6-person service. This mix is ​​aesthetically interesting and showcases both interpretations of the Gold series. Since both come from the same manufacturer, are fully gold-plated, and match all Astra pieces, the combination is harmonious and versatile.

Is the minimalist version less valuable than the gold version with flower engraving?

No, the minimalist version is not less valuable – it is valuable in a different way. At 28 grams, it even contains slightly more silver than the gold version with floral engraving (26 g). The craftsmanship is identical (niello inlay in the handle), the gilding identical (fully high-gloss). The only difference lies in the deliberate decision to forgo additional ornamentation on the bowl. This minimalist restraint is particularly appealing to many collectors and demonstrates timeless elegance. Both versions are of equal value – they simply speak different aesthetic languages ​​within the gold series.

A small work of art for purists of the Gold series

The Astra Gold Puristic teaspoon is no ordinary spoon. It's a statement of minimalist elegance within the fully gold-plated series – fully gold-plated, but without any additional ornamentation. The high-gloss bowl reflects light like a mirror, the niello inlay in the handle speaks of Russian tradition, and its weight of 28 grams reminds you that true quality is tangible. Every time you stir tea with this spoon, you'll feel the difference between ornamentation for its own sake and beauty born of perfection in the essential.

For those who love full gilding but understand that elegance lies not in additional ornamentation, but in the perfect execution of what is essential. Fully gilded, hand-engraved, and from the SevChern manufactory – for purists of the gold series who appreciate details that are not seen, but felt.

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SilverVerse – Perfection of the essential in gold

A teaspoon is small. But in a world of excess, it makes a statement: I need no additional ornamentation to be valuable – my complete gilding speaks for itself. The Astra Gold Puristic teaspoon demonstrates that true elegance lies in the perfection of the essential – fully gilded, highly polished, and crafted by a manufactory that has known for over 100 years that sometimes less is more. For purists of the gold series who understand that true beauty needs no explanation.