What is Gold Silverware?
Gold silverware, more properly gold flatware, is flatware which includes gold in its construction. Pure gold silverware is extremely unusual, because gold is such a soft metal that it will be easily damaged in routine use. More commonly, the flatware is gold plated or accented with gold. Department stores and companies which manufacture flatware often carry several versions of gold flatware, which can be customized with monograms and crests as desired. Flatware is a family of utensils which are used for eating and serving food. Knives, forks, and spoons are probably the most familiar examples of flatware, along with an array of specialized serving utensils ranging from asparagus tongs to cake knives. Many people refer to flatware as “silverware,” referencing the fact that silver is a very traditional material for flatware. “Gold silverware” is usually an oxymoron, except in cases where the flatware is made from silver and plated or accented in gold. Most gold flatware, however, has a s
