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Koch & Bergfeld German Silver Teaspoons with Gold Plate and Enamel, 1884-1893
By Koch & Bergfeld
Located in Delft, NL
Koch & Bergfeld German silver teaspoons with gold plate and enamel, 1884-1893 Koch & Bergfeld
Category

Antique 19th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Teaspoons 12 Items gold covered by Saint Medard France 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Series of 12 teaspoons in vermeil (silver plated with gold), from Saint Médard goldsmiths in France
Category

Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Vermeil

Gustav Hellstrøm enamel and gilt silver teaspoons, Norway, ca 1890
Located in Delft, NL
Gustav Hellstrøm enamel and gilt silver teaspoons, Norway, ca 1890 Beautiful set of teaspoons
Category

Antique 19th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Modernist Pattern Gold Plated Stainless Flatware Set of 92 by Reed and Barton
By Reed & Barton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Often called America's most glorious gold-plated flatware pattern, Francis by Reed and Barton is a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate

Contemporary Tea Spoons Golden Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
By Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
both craftsmanship and sophistication. Color: gold plated brass Handcrafted in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delafosse by Christofle silver plated flatware set of 137 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Summer Song Gold by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set Vermeil
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
(completely gold-washed) and includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 salad forks, 6 5/8". 12 teaspoons
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 66 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 66 pieces. This set includes
Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 76 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 76 pieces. This set includes
Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 162 pc Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
. Monumental Dinner Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 162 pieces. This
Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 119 pieces Dinner Modern
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 5 1/2" 12 Dessert Spoons, 7" 12 Place Soup
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie (Odiot) - 184pc. French Vermeil Flatware Set
By Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Chateau, a Stunning 184pc. Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Flatware Set
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Facher by WMF Silverplated Flatware Service Set 91 pieces German matches Fan
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Big Bend, WI
Knives, 8 1/2" 12 Luncheon Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 5 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 1/2" 12 Dinner
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Big Bend, WI
luncheon knives, 8 1/4" 17 luncheon forks, 7 1/4" 16 small teaspoons, 4 3/4" 18 place soup spoons, 7 1/8
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Complete Bronze Dinner Service in Box with 78 Pieces in the Manner of Scanline
Located in London, GB
Flatware canteen, a full cutlery set serving six in nickel plated bronze with 78 pieces complete in
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Portsmouth by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
timeless modern pointed unadorned handle design. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives w/blunt plated
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Antique Sterling Silver 'Apostle' Tea Spoons & Tongs, Sheffield, 1911
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
silver tea spoons & matching sugar tongs, feature apostle terminals and are gold plated. Each
Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces Dinner
By Frank Whiting
Located in Big Bend, WI
Serving Spoon, 9" 1 Cake Server w/wide plated blade, 10" 1 Sauce Ladle, gold-washed, 5 7/8" 1 Preserve
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Holmes Edwards 104pc Danish Princess Flatware Silverware Serving Set
By Holmes & Edwards
Located in Dayton, OH
, sugar spoon, shrimp fork, 12 table forks, 12 table spoons, 12 dinner forks, 11 salad forks, 23 teaspoons
Category

Vintage 1940s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Bead by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 110 pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives with blunt plated blades, 9 1/2" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Regular
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patrician by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
set includes: 12 dinner size knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 5/8" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gothic by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By George Shiebler
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 12 regular knives with blunt-plated blades, 8 1/2" 12 regular forks, 7" 12 teaspoons, 6" 11 dessert
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 90 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
dinner size knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 teaspoons, gold-washed, 6" 12 grapefruit spoons, gold-washed, 5 3/4" 12
Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
". 12 salad forks, 5 7/8". 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8". 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8". 12 cocktail/oyster
Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Odiot - 126pc. Antique 19th Century French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Handles and Gold Plated Blades 20.00 cm. 38 grams 9 Dessert Knives - Sterling Blades 21.30 cm. 57 grams
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 12 regular knives w/blunt silver plated blades, 8 1/4" 12 regular forks, 7" 12
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 245 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
". 12 knives, 9". 32 forks, 7". 24 teaspoons, 5 3/4". 12 place soup spoons, 7". 12 butter spreaders
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 170pc. French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
manufacturer's hallmark. The Mother-of-Pearl handled luncheon knives and dessert knives with gold plated (vermeil
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Norman Plain by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 267 Pieces Dinner
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
The news of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848 brought 300,000 people to California from across the
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Florentine by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 160 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 5 7/8". 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8". 12 flat handle individual butter spreaders, 5 7/8". 12
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 12 dinner size knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 regular
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 176 pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Regular/Dessert Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 6" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 12 Cocktail/Oyster
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boin Taburet - 322pc Flatware Set + 15pc Platter Set, 950 Sterling & Vermeil
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Wilmington, DE
. The 322pc flatware set (service for 24) with vermeil (gold plated 950 sterling silver) dessert pieces
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1 gravy ladle, gold-washed, 7 1/4" 1 flat handle master butter, 7 1/4" 1 long
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 6 7/8" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6" 12 cocktail forks, gold-washed
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
-tine, gold-washed, 5 3/4" 12 fish forks, 6 5/8" 12 ice cream forks, gold-washed, 4 3/4" 12 lobster
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aria Gold by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 141 Pcs New
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aria gold by Christofle France silver plate flatware set - 141 pieces. This set is unused and
Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

German Art Deco Silver Plated Flatware Set by CB Schroeder Service 156 pieces
By C.B. Schroeder
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 7 1/8" 12 Small Teaspoons, 5 3/8" (similar, but not same pattern) 12 Large Dinner Spoons, 8 1/2" 12
Category

20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Silver Plated Cased Kings Pattern Cutlery Set x 12 Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
with black velvet lining and a gold tooled red leather insert on top. The cutlery bears the marks
Category

Vintage 1950s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Aegean Weave Gold by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 30 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aegean weave gold accent flatware by Wallace Silver. The birthplace of culture, the Aegean was the
Category

Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Gilded Flatware Service 8 Set 68 Pcs Gold
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
dinner size Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Gilded (completely gold-plated) Flatware set - 68 pieces
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Gilded Flatware Service 8 Set 58 Pcs Gold
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Luncheon Size Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Gilded (completely gold-washed) Flatware set - 58 pieces
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Silverware Service 12 Set 100 Pcs Gold
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Gilded (completely gold-washed
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Aria Gold by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set Dinner in Box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Aria gold by Christofle France silverplate flatware set - 64 pieces. This set includes
Category

20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Silverware Service for 12 Set 183 Pcs Gold
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Gilded (completely gold-washed) Flatware set - 183 pieces
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Four Service 25 Pieces Vermeil
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
(completely gold-washed) sterling silver flatware set of 25 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes
Category

Antique 1820s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Clinton Vermeil by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 116 Pcs P Monogram
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Clinton Vermeil (completely gold-washed) by Tiffany & CO. sterling silver flatware set of 116
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service 32 Pieces Vermeil
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
(completely gold-washed) sterling silver flatware set of 32 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes
Category

Antique 1820s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Cluny Vermeil by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 140 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
fabulous Cluny by Gorham Vermeil (completely gold-washed) sterling silver flatware set of 140 Pieces. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 34 Pieces Dinner Size
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
size forks, 7 1/2", eight salad forks, 6", eight teaspoons, 6 1/8", one salad serving set, gold
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Leonardo by Ricci Stainless Steel Flatware Tableware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Estate
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, dedicated to producing sterling silver, silver plate, gold plate, and stainless collections with exceptional
Category

Vintage 1940s American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bamboo by Ricci Stainless Steel Flatware Tableware Set Service 12 New 65 Pcs
By Ricci Argentieri
Located in Big Bend, WI
renowned silversmiths in all of Europe, dedicated to producing sterling silver, silver plate, gold plate
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lily, Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 90 Pieces Antique Vintage
By Frank Whiting
Located in Big Bend, WI
salad forks, 6" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4" 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5" 12 coffee
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Romance Sterling Silver Service for 8 by Bjørn Winbald for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in New York, NY
a design evoking natural elements, particularly snow and trees made up of gold plated concave ovals
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tuileries by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 168 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
-washed, 5 3/4". 12 ice cream spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/2". One cake server with silver plated blade, 10
Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Dinner Set 132 Pcs
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
: Eight dinner knives, 9 7/8". Eight dinner forks, 7 1/2". Eight luncheon knives, silver plate blade, 9
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lily, Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pcs Antique Vintage
By Frank Whiting
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4" 12 salad forks, 6" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4" 12 bouillon soup spoons
Category

20th Century Tableware

Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 57 Pieces Art Nouveau
By Unger Brothers
Located in Big Bend, WI
server with silver plated blade, 10 1/2". One sauce ladle, gold-washed, 5". One cucumber server, 6 7/8
Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 68 Pieces Art Nouveau
By Unger
Located in Big Bend, WI
dinner knives, 9 1/2" 8 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 8 dessert/lunch forks, 6 7/8" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Gold Plated Teaspoons For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gold plated teaspoons is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gold plated teaspoons — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. We have 99 antique and vintage gold plated teaspoons in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Gold plated teaspoons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Nouveau, Art Deco and mid-century modern gold plated teaspoons are consistently popular styles. Many gold plated teaspoons are appealing in their simplicity, but Ricci Argentieri, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Christofle produced popular gold plated teaspoons that are worth a look.

How Much are Gold Plated Teaspoons?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,796, while they’re typically $179 on the low end and $79,995 highest priced.

Finding the Right tableware for You

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.

Questions About Gold Plated Teaspoons
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Gold plated items contain real gold, but are mostly composed of a different base metal. Generally, gold plated objects are made from copper or silver with a very thin layer of gold over the base metal.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Yes, gold plating does tarnish in some cases. Compounds in the air, sweat, beauty products and cleaning products can react with metals and cause discoloration. To keep your gold-plated jewelry looking great, follow the maker's care and storage instructions and remove it before swimming, showering, applying skin care products and cosmetics and working with household chemicals. Shop a variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Dunhill lighters are gold-plated varies. Some pieces do feature genuine 18-karat yellow gold plating, while others are made of materials like sterling silver, brass, chrome and lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunhill lighters from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether the Chanel logo on a handbag is gold-plated depends on the age of the piece. Up until 2008, Chanel hardware featured 24-karat gold plating. Bags manufactured in 2008 or after have gold-toned hardware that isn't genuine gold. Shop a range of Chanel handbags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether Swarovski gold plating tarnishes varies. When exposed to sweat, salty air, chemicals or other substances, any type of gold-plated jewelry may develop discoloration. Following Swarovski's care and storage instructions can reduce the risk of tarnishing. Generally, you should avoid wearing jewelry when showering, swimming, applying skin care products or working with household chemicals to protect it from discoloration and damage. Explore an assortment of Swarovski jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A piece of jewelry or a decorative object marked 18K gold plated does likely contain real gold. The marking indicates that the item is metal under a layer of gold alloy that contains 75 percent gold and 25 percent other metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Omega did indeed make a gold-plated watch. The Seamaster, which was released in 1961, featured gold-plated finishes and a self-winding movement. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gold Rolex pieces are only made with solid gold, never gold-plated. Crafted with high-quality materials, Rolex uses 18-karat gold made at their in-house foundries to ensure the utmost premium metals are used in each Rolex. Shop a selection of gold Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The term 14-karat gold plated means that an item has a thin layer of 14-karat gold applied over a base metal like copper or brass. Fourteen-carat gold refers to metal that is 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% alloy. An alloy could be silver, zinc, copper or another metal. Shop a selection of 14-karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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