silver plated
Shiny but cheap
Silver plated describes objects coated with a thin layer of silver over a base metal, typically for decorative effect or to mimic solid silver at lower cost: silver plated cutlery, a silver plated picture frame.
The coating can wear away with use, revealing the cheaper metal beneath.
Figuratively, something silver plated may appear valuable but lack substance underneath.
- vermeilGold over silver
- giltCovered with gold
- tea serviceMatching vessels for steeping
- electroplateCoat with metal electrically
- base metalNon-precious metallic element
imitation · flatware · alloy · thin coating · hallmarking · tarnish · ornamental · wedding gifts · coating · oxidation · silversmithing · gold-filled · reflective · durable · filigree · heirlooms · family heirloom · antique dealer
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- flatware featureshandle, blade, tines, prongs, edge
- instrument stringsguitar string, bass string, violin string, harp string, nylon string
- gold metalsgold tone, rolled gold, gold-filled, gilt, ormolu
silver platedsterling silver
Jewelry-quality alloyed precious metal
sterling · solid gold · fine silver · genuine · gold
silver platedgenuine
Truly what it claims
authentic · real · solid · substantial · true
silver platedunplated
Without metal covering
bare metal · uncoated · raw · unfinished · stripped
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