The custom of giving a baby a spoon in his mouth dates back to Christian history. The Gospel narration tells about the gifts brought by the magi to the newborn Christ — among them were precious objects made of gold. In Russia, silver has been especially revered since ancient times, so the spoon for the first tooth was more often made of this precious metal.

A spoon for the first tooth is an ancient tradition that symbolizes a child's transition to a new stage of adulthood. When a baby's first tooth comes out, his family gives him a silver or gold spoon, which he will learn to eat on his own. This custom is associated with the wish of good health, prosperity and a happy life.

A spoon per tooth becomes not only a memorable gift, but also a practical object. Silver has natural antibacterial properties, which is especially important for children's tableware. Many families keep such a spoon as a family heirloom and pass it down from generation to generation.

Traditionally, a silver spoon is given by the relative who first noticed the tooth that appeared. This is usually a mother, father, or grandparents. Church traditions allow for the participation of godparents in choosing such a memorable gift for a child's christening.

When choosing a product, our ancestors were guided by several criteria:

• Safety of use for baby
• Convenience of shape and size
• Artistic design
• Durability of precious metal

The Vladimir Mikhailov workshop offers unique jewelry created according to individual sketches. The artist revives the forgotten techniques of Novgorod and Pskov silversmiths, creating works filled with spirituality and warmth.

The assortment includes:

• Gold spoon with exquisite decoration

• Silver spoon with gold plating

• Models with twisted cuttings and floral ornaments

• Products with the engraving of Church Slavonic texts

• Instances with sculptural angels

• Festive options with decorative elements

A spoonful per tooth: artistic features

Each piece from the collection is distinguished by its thoughtful composition and individual character. The master organically combines biblical images, national ornaments and natural motifs of his native land. A silver spoon or a gold spoon is becoming more than just a utilitarian object — it is a real piece of jewelry art.

Features of copyrighted works:

• Canonical Old Russian form

• Handmade of the highest quality

• Using traditional metalworking techniques

• Modern interpretation of classical images

• Functionality combined with aesthetics

The Baptismal Spoon: Choosing a family heirloom

By purchasing a spoon for a christening or other significant event, you create a family value that will be passed on to the next generations. The price of the spoon corresponds to the level of craftsmanship and the materials used — high-grade silver and gold.

In the salons and our online store you will find a decent selection of memorable gifts, each of which can become a family treasure and preserve the memory of the most important moments of childhood.