gold plate
Fancy dinner service
Gold plate is a thin layer of gold applied to a base metal surface, or objects covered with such a layer: The jewelry looked expensive but was just gold plate.
As a verb, to gold-plate is to coat something with gold.
Figuratively, to gold-plate a project or proposal is to add unnecessary expensive features: They gold-plated the software with features nobody wanted.
Gold over silver
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
- platingSurface metal application
- overlayCovering placed atop
- veneerDecorative outer layer
laminate · foil · finish · luster · sheen · patina · tarnish · thickness
Electrically depositing metal layers
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
immersion · bath · solution · current · deposition · chrome · rhodium · buffing
Vessels for serving meals
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- platterLarge flat serving dish
tray · goblet · chalice · centerpiece · banquet · heirloom · silverware · holloware
Showy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- affluenceAbundance of money
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
sumptuous · ornate · high-end · exclusive · premium · elegance · splendor · grandeur
vermeil
Gold over silver
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
- platingSurface metal application
- overlayCovering placed atop
veneer · laminate · foil · finish · luster · sheen · patina · tarnish · thickness · adhesion
electroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
galvanizing · immersion · bath · solution · current · deposition · chrome · rhodium · buffing · polishing
dinnerware
Vessels for serving meals
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
- cutleryEating implements collectively
platter · tray · goblet · chalice · centerpiece · banquet · heirloom · silverware · holloware
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- affluenceAbundance of money
lavish · sumptuous · ornate · high-end · exclusive · premium · elegance · splendor · grandeur · palatial
ornamentation
Decorative additions to something
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
inlay · chasing · etching · scrollwork · arabesque · acanthus · motif · adornment · detailing · trim
- faux materialsfaux leather, faux fur, faux marble, faux wood, faux stone
- gold24 karat, vermeil, karat, carat, electrum
- Gold and Silversilver coin, silver chain, silver ring, precious metals, precious metal
- Medieval Banquetfeast, toast, goblet, chalice, mead
- royal treasurescrown jewels, imperial crown, royal regalia, imperial regalia, regalia
- gold metalsormolu, vermeil, pinchbeck, pyrite, brass
gold platesolid gold
Entirely of precious yellow metal
pure gold · fine gold · sterling silver · base metal · karat gold
gold plateunplated
Without metal covering
bare metal · uncoated · matte finish · oxidized · tarnished
gold platethe real thing
Authentic original version
genuine article · authentic · substance · unadulterated · unvarnished
plate, gold, golden, platform, goldfish, guild, platinum, gild, gilded