Golden temptation - The eternal allure of gold cutlery
Pure gold, pure emotion. The warm glow of gold cutlery strikes right to the heart. Presented with confidence, cutlery in gold fills your table with unrivalled refinement and opulence. Discover our exclusive selection of magical gold cutlery collections, from gold-coloured to partially gold-plated to fully gold-plated.
A gold cutlery set is a harmony in gold that never fades. Gold fits almost any style as the warm yellow naturally finds its place in the table setting. Whether minimalist or bohemian, Scandinavian or Oriental, country house or French classic, gold cutlery blends in seamlessly and illuminates its surroundings with elegance, richness and warmth.
For a unified impression, combine gold cutlery with other high-quality materials. Limoges porcelain, glassware and table linen elevate each other together with gold cutlery to a royal ensemble. Gold harmonises with almost all colours and patterns – trust your intuition.
Silver-plated cutlery forms the basis
Double is better: For the best possible quality, partially gold-plated and fully gold-plated cutlery is first silver-plated and then gold-plated. The extravagant double plating has clear advantages. The white silver is the perfect canvas for the warm gold; the flawless gold surfaces shine like pure gold bars thanks to the silver below.
In addition, the double coating is more durable and scratch-resistant than other gold-plating methods. With appropriate care, silver and gold plated cutlery will shine like new for years.
Cutlery made of 925 sterling silver is also ideal for gilding. Gold-plated sterling silver is known as vermeil – a rare table ornament of the highest quality. For further enquiries about vermeil cutlery, we will be happy to advise you.
Fully gold-plated cutlery – A magical table jewel
All or nothing: like an extravagant dream, fully gold-plated cutlery is dressed in gold from head to toe. Only the knife blades remain bare for practical reasons. Just holding fully gold-plated cutlery in your hand is an experience: sensual, soft and warm, the gold surfaces nestle against your skin. Surprise your guests with a private gold treasure at their place – an unforgettable moment.
Fully gold-plated cutlery also has practical advantages as gold is chemically inert. Food acids, water and air leave no traces on it. This means: no tarnishing, no polishing. Enjoy your valuable cutlery set to the full without worry.
Partially gold-plated cutlery – Pure elegance
Less is sometimes more. Gold is perfect for setting distinguished, understated highlights. On partially gold-plated silver cutlery, precisely placed gold elements accentuate the perfection of form and colour without pushing themselves to the fore. White silver, warm gold – a matchless combination.
The Marly cutlery, silverplated with gold accents by Christofle is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. For the partial gilding, skilled artisans apply a protective foil to silverplated cutlery. They then cut out the embossed surfaces for gilding by hand. In a second galvanisation process, the 24-carat fine gold is deposited on the unmasked areas and bonds to the fine silver underneath.
On the Jardin d'Eden cutlery, silver-plated and partially gilded, the gilding follows the iconic all-over motif of the beloved cutlery series. Every leaf, every curve is cut out by hand. An enchanting sight.
Gold-coloured cutlery – Glamour for everyday use
Small investment, big impact. Gold-coloured flatware sets golden accents in a cost-conscious way. High-quality gold-coloured cutlery is made of stainless steel with a special colour coating. This coating is created using the modern PVD process, short for "Physical Vapour Deposition". In this process, metal particles are vapour-deposited onto the cutlery pieces in a vacuum chamber.
With PVD-coated cutlery, it pays to spend more on quality. Only high-quality PVD coatings are scratch-resistant and dishwasher-safe.
Gold is not the only colour option for PVD-coated flatware. The innovative technology enables cutlery collections in many metal colours. The L'âme de Christofle cutlery collection awaits you in three colour variants in addition to the standard stainless steel version: L'âme d'Or, L'âme de Feu, and L'âme Noire.
Gold Alloys - A rich colour palette
Gold comes in many colours. Besides 24 carat gold, also known as fine gold 999 or pure gold, you will find various popular gold alloys made of gold, silver and copper. Depending on the composition of the three basic metals, the colour of the alloy will change, from white gold to rose gold or pink gold to yellow gold.
The gold colour is a matter of taste – choose the colour that suits your needs. The Marly cutlery, silverplated, gilded by Christofle fulfils all the wishes of gold purists. The Jardin d'Eden cutlery, silverplated and rose gold plated suits an individual, playful character. A rare spectacle is the Jardin d'Eden cutlery, silverplated and partially gilded in two golds (yellow and pink). Here, two gold colours are found directly next to each other on each piece of cutlery.
Do you already use silverplated cutlery? Try combining silver-plated and gilded cutlery, for example for different courses. The similar finish ensures that they will naturally form a most elegant unity.
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