Is gold plated real gold?

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.

Does gold plating tarnish?

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.

Are gold-plated watches valuable?

Whether gold-plated watches are valuable varies. Gold-plated watches generally contain very little gold, as they are primarily a base metal, to which a thin layer of gold alloy is applied as a finish. As a result, the timepieces typically don't have much value on the scrap market. However, a gold-plated watch may have value based on its age, maker, model, condition and other factors. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help you determine how much your watch may be worth. Find a wide range of gold watches on 1stDibs.

Does Swarovski gold plating tarnish?

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.

Are Dunhill lighters gold plated?

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.

Is the Chanel logo gold-plated?

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.

Did Omega make gold-plated watches?

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.

Are Rolex gold watches plated or solid?

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.

What does 14-karat gold-plated mean?

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.

Is 18k gold plated real or fake?

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.

Gold Decorative Plates

Montblanc Pen

Modern Gold Candle Holder

Italian Wall Plates

Pen Box

Vintage Painted Plates

Gold Trinket Box

Gold Cane

Gold Ballpoint Pen

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Pill Box Yellow floral miniature in Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$662

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-engraved Baroque-style design Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rounded rectangular pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver with a fine hand-engraved Baroque-style design and fire-enamelled finish. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.3 x 1.4 cm. Weight: 36 g. Desi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-engraved Baroque-style design Salimbeni

$614

Peach color ceramic vase handmade 24kt gold butterfly sculptures made in Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

butterflies, also handcrafted in ceramic and adorned with 24kt gold using the third-fire technique, appear to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Peach color ceramic vase handmade 24kt gold butterfly sculptures made in Italy

$6,289 / item

Pill Box Silver Sterling light blue Enamel sliding lid for sweetener Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Pill Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats. Pill Box Silver has light blue

Category

1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Silver Sterling light blue Enamel sliding lid for sweetener Salimbeni

$619

Tina White Box

Located in Paris, FR

Box Tina white in porcelain in white and gold plated 24K finish, box provided with a lid and 4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Tina White Box

$844 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Tiffany Co. Congressional Eagle Plate, 118th Congress Commemorative, 2023

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A remarkable blend of history, design, and luxury, this Tiffany & Co. Congressional Eagle Plate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Decorative Dish...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tiffany Co. Congressional Eagle Plate, 118th Congress Commemorative, 2023

$200

Pill Box curved round horse s head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round, curved pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels above and below

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box curved round horse s head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$989

Yellow ceramic vase with handmade 24kt gold butterfly sculptures made in Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

butterflies, also handcrafted in ceramic and adorned with 24kt gold using the third-fire technique, appear to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Yellow ceramic vase with handmade 24kt gold butterfly sculptures made in Italy

$6,289 / item

Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts

By Arte Morbelli

Located in Milano, IT

Fantastic set of five decorative porcelain plates produced by Arte Morbelli, of fine Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Gold

Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts

$1,186 / set

Pill Box oval horse s head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, and a miniature horse's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box oval horse s head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$657

Sculpture Ceramic Vase 24 Karat Gold Luster Vessel Decoration Handmade, Italy

Located in Recanati, IT

Sculptural vase handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24 Kt gold. Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Sculpture Ceramic Vase 24 Karat Gold Luster Vessel Decoration Handmade, Italy

$3,441 / item

Pill Box Square rounded sides horse s head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square rounded pill box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with white fire

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Square rounded sides horse s head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$2,088

X-Small Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

thickness plate and large reinforcements suitable for supporting numerous enamelling firings at high

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

X-Small Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$1,091

X-Small Egg style Faberge Yellow Enamel hand painted wreaths Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

by artisan artists with a high thickness plate and large reinforcements suitable for supporting

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

X-Small Egg style Faberge Yellow Enamel hand painted wreaths Salimbeni

$1,177

X-Small Egg style Faberge Enamel hand painted wreaths Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

by artisan artists with a high thickness plate and large reinforcements suitable for supporting

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

X-Small Egg style Faberge Enamel hand painted wreaths Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$1,177

Pill Box round handpainted horse s head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, and a miniature horse's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box round handpainted horse s head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$586

Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

company headquarters, with completely manual execution by artisan artists with a high thickness plate and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$3,987

Pill Box oval Silver Sterling Enameled and handcarved Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Domed oval pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on

Category

Early 2000s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Pill Box oval Silver Sterling Enameled and handcarved Salimbeni

$1,424

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamels, with pure gold “paillons

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni

$5,447

Egg style Faberge Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and hand-painted miniature of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg style Faberge Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$10,352

Porcelain Ceramic 18k Gold Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century

By Andrea Salvatori

Located in London, GB

"TuttiTappi (Surprise!)", 2022, porcelain found object, earthenware and 18k gold Measures: H 34 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Vases

Materials

Gold

Porcelain Ceramic 18k Gold Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century

$6,161

Pill Box pocket engraved and enamel Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

completely manual execution by artisan artists with a high thickness plate suitable for withstanding numerous

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box pocket engraved and enamel Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

$2,800

Pill Box shaped Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted striped Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent 2-color striped fire

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box shaped Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted striped Salimbeni

$825

Spherical Ball Shape Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Decorated 24kt Gold Luster

Located in Recanati, IT

Sculptural vase handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24 Kt gold. Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Spherical Ball Shape Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Decorated 24kt Gold Luster

$3,441

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Louis XVI style miniature Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature fire enamelled

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Louis XVI style miniature Salimbeni

$678

Egg 4 Picture frames in Dark Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg 4 Picture frames is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg 4 Picture frames has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg 4 Picture fr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg 4 Picture frames in Dark Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$13,564

Italian Pink Vase Ceramic Gold 24KT Bitossi Aldo Londi 1970

By Bitossi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

High quality ceramic vase with liquid gold 24kt probably manufactured by Bitossi Aldo Londi.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Italian Pink Vase Ceramic Gold 24KT Bitossi Aldo Londi 1970

$623 Sale Price

30% Off

Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg White with blue garlands is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg White with blue garlands has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg White with blue garlands i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb

$7,258

Egg Navy Blue enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg Navy Blue enamel is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg Navy Blue enamel has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg Navy Blue en...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg Navy Blue enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$2,629

Egg Purple Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg Purple Red enamel is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg Purple Red enamel has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg Purple Red...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg Purple Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$2,629

Antique 20th Century Pair Of German Export Solid Silver Gilt Boxes c.1922

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

features a floral decorative border. Both lids are gold inlaid with a striped effect, and gilt interior

Category

20th Century German Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Antique 20th Century Pair Of German Export Solid Silver Gilt Boxes c.1922

$4,374 / set

Table Cigarette Case floral miniatures and inserts of gold paillons Salimbeni.

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal table cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with external edges and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Table Cigarette Case floral miniatures and inserts of gold paillons Salimbeni.

$15,280

Modern Vase, Matte Finish Warm White, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

with 24Kt gold luster. This technique sees ceramics to undergo three cooking phases: the last one

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Modern Vase, Matte Finish Warm White, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy

$3,204 / item

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Art Nouveau style floral miniature

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Discover an authentic artisanal treasure with this refined oval pill box. Made of gold-plated 925

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Art Nouveau style floral miniature

$766

Pill Box Art Deco style fire-enamelled stripes Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Adorned with intricate hand-engraved Art Deco-style

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Art Deco style fire-enamelled stripes Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

$583

Pill Box monochrome hand-painted miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired asu guillochè

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box monochrome hand-painted miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$1,018

Porcelain Ceramic and 18k Gold Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century

By Andrea Salvatori

Located in London, GB

"TuttiTappi (Surprise!)", 2022, porcelain found object, earthenware, and 18K gold H 35 x 20 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Vases

Materials

Gold

Porcelain Ceramic and 18k Gold Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century

$6,161

Pocket Pill Box like Egg sea color Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

like egg in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats. Pocket pill box like egg with translucent

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pocket Pill Box like Egg sea color Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$1,091

Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Contemporary ceramic vase in white, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy

$3,797 / item

Modern Vase, Matte Finish Aquamarine, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

with 24Kt gold luster. This technique sees ceramics to undergo three cooking phases: the last one

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Modern Vase, Matte Finish Aquamarine, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy

$3,204 / item

Pair of 24kt Gold Double Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz

Located in New York, NY

, consisting of two arms and three feet plated in 24-karat gold. Additionally, they have clusters of quartz

Category

20th Century French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pair of 24kt Gold Double Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz

$22,975 / set

Gucci Stag Stirrup Cup Vase, Brass, Gold Washed, Signed

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci stag stirrup cup, brass, gold washed, Signed. The largest of the stag stirrup cups. Can be

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Gucci Stag Stirrup Cup Vase, Brass, Gold Washed, Signed

$1,750 Sale Price / item

30% Off

Pill box big size Florentine Renaissance Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large round pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled engraving in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill box big size Florentine Renaissance Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$1,928

Briefcase with miniature Music Box - One-of-a-Kind Document Case

By Boucher Co

Located in Queensland, AU

finished in gold plate. The interior is framed with solid timber and fitted in soft suede leather

Category

Early 2000s Australian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Briefcase with miniature Music Box - One-of-a-Kind Document Case

$6,880

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Louis XVI style miniature Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Pill Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats. Pill Box Silver is Round with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Louis XVI style miniature Salimbeni

$694

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Miniature Louis XVI style Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Elevate your collection with this exquisite oval pill box, crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Miniature Louis XVI style Salimbeni

$1,132

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enameled Rectangular Louis XVI style Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Pill Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24 carats. Pill Box Silver is

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enameled Rectangular Louis XVI style Salimbeni

$708

Decorative Gold Leaf Wood Mirror

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a Decorative Carved and Gold Leaf Mirror. It's wall mounted and has a pierced crest.

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Plate

Decorative Gold Leaf Wood Mirror

$480 Sale Price

20% Off

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Miniature Sailing Ship Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

sides. Crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver, it boasts a hand-painted miniature of a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel Miniature Sailing Ship Salimbeni

$1,136

Tina Black Box

Located in Paris, FR

Box Tina Black in porcelain in black and gold plated 24K finish, box provided with a lid and 4

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Tina Black Box

$1,056 / item

Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Large ceramic vase in pastel yellow, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy

$3,797 / item

Large Ceramic Vase Hand-Painted Light Blue Butterflies, 24kt Gold Luster, Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Our 'Petalouda Gold' majolica vase showcases the timeless allure of the blue butterfly capturing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Large Ceramic Vase Hand-Painted Light Blue Butterflies, 24kt Gold Luster, Italy

$5,696 / item

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, organic shape Blu 24Kt Gold Spheres Handmade, Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

crafted ceramic spheres, each plated in 24-karat gold. The vase’s body, with its velvety texture, appears

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, organic shape Blu 24Kt Gold Spheres Handmade, Italy

$3,797 / item

Wedding Favor Box Art Noveau hand painted on lid Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round wedding favor with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine manual engraving of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Wedding Favor Box Art Noveau hand painted on lid Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$970

Wedding Favor Box fine engraving of flower shoots on lid 925 Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round wedding favor with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine manual engraving of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Wedding Favor Box fine engraving of flower shoots on lid 925 Silver Salimbeni

$1,208

Briefcase - Walnut with Tulipwood inlays - One-of-a-Kind Document Case

By Boucher Co

Located in Queensland, AU

Gold plate. The exterior is protected with a hard-wearing, cut and buffed mirror lacquer finish

Category

Early 2000s Australian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Briefcase - Walnut with Tulipwood inlays - One-of-a-Kind Document Case

$3,000 Sale Price

45% Off

Walnut Briefcase - a One-of-a-Kind Document Case

By Boucher Co

Located in Queensland, AU

catches and fittings are finished in hard 18K Gold plate. The exterior is protected with a hard-wearing

Category

Early 2000s Australian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Walnut Briefcase - a One-of-a-Kind Document Case

$5,500

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Gold Decorative Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of gold decorative plates is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gold decorative plates — often made from metal, gold and gold plate — can elevate any home. There are 440 antique and vintage gold decorative plates for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 181 modern editions to choose from as well. Gold decorative plates have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gold decorative plates made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gold decorative plates over the years, but those made by Fabio Ltd, Georg Jensen and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Gold Decorative Plates?

Prices for gold decorative plates start at $19 and top out at $248,500 with the average selling for $1,400.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Gold Decorative Plates

Is gold plated real gold?
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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.
Does gold plating tarnish?
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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.
Are gold-plated watches valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
Whether gold-plated watches are valuable varies. Gold-plated watches generally contain very little gold, as they are primarily a base metal, to which a thin layer of gold alloy is applied as a finish. As a result, the timepieces typically don't have much value on the scrap market. However, a gold-plated watch may have value based on its age, maker, model, condition and other factors. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help you determine how much your watch may be worth. Find a wide range of gold watches on 1stDibs.
Does Swarovski gold plating tarnish?
1 Answer
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.
Are Dunhill lighters gold plated?
1 Answer
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.
Is the Chanel logo gold-plated?
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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.
Did Omega make gold-plated watches?
1 Answer
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.
Are Rolex gold watches plated or solid?
1 Answer
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.
What does 14-karat gold-plated mean?
1 Answer
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.
Is 18k gold plated real or fake?
1 Answer
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.

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