Ideal for: decorative items; adding a touch of class and elegance to earthenware, bone china or glass

Not for: precious metals gilding for everyday use items

Gilding. A precious metal gilded rim on bone china has always promoted quality and value. Used with earthenware, precious metal gilding can enrich a design. There are different grades of gilding, from a whisper-thin halo through to broad bands, giving options to suit all tastes and designs. Applied to a dinner plate, it can help frame images and designs. The effect is to gain a touch of brilliance.