The 11 Best Gold Flatware Sets, According to Interior Designers

Best Overall Gold Flatware Set

Arhaus Murray Five Piece Place Setting in Gold

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Who says luxury has to cost a fortune? This set from India is hand-forged, giving it a special, bespoke appeal. But at this price point, it leaves room in your budget for other special items, like upgraded holiday serveware, a gorgeous new dinnerware set, or even that Dutch oven you've been eyeing all season. The set has a gently rustic look that elevates any decor style. It’s a timeless look that will make everyone happy. We guarantee your dinner guests will ask where you got these golden beauties.

This set easily gets our vote for the best gold flatware set. Be aware that the five-piece assortments are sold individually, so consider ordering multiples.

Material: Stainless steel | Includes: Salad fork, dinner fork, tea spoon, soup spoon, butter knife | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Splurge Gold Flatware Set

Year & Day Four-Person Flatware Settings

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This hand-finished set comes from a family-owned factory in Portugal and offers extraordinary quality that you don’t have to baby when it comes to washing. The contemporary matte gold look is stylish but matches just about any decor, and the pieces all feel weighty. You can also get the set in matte black, and matte or polished steel if you prefer.

This is pretty expensive flatware, though it's very durable. We like that Year & Day sells pieces a la carte, so you can replace any lost items without buying a whole new set. Pro tip: Add the brand's matching Serving Spoon and Fork Set to tie together every element of your tablescape.

Material: Stainless steel | Includes: 4 small forks, 4 big forks, 4 small spoons, 4 big spoons, 4 knives | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Traditional Gold Flatware Set

Portola Flatware 20-Piece Place Setting

$198 at Anthropologie

Timeless elegance is the name of the game with this 20-piece set. With fluted handles and a delicate engraved pattern at each end, these forks, knives, and spoons make every meal feel like a special occasion. They’ll last for years, too: The color comes from a process called physical vapor deposition, which creates a more even, chip-resistant surface than traditional gold-plating. You can also throw everything in the dishwasher without having to worry about corrosion and deterioration. The set is, on the other hand, fairly pricy.

Material: Stainless steel | Includes: 4 salad forks, 4 dinner forks, 4 tea spoons, 4 dinner spoons, 4 dinner knives | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Customizable Gold Flatware Set

Bon Chef Como Gold Dinner Fork

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Want to pick and choose the exact items in your gold flatware set? Bon Chef sells the 10 matching pieces of its Como pattern individually. You can select from a standard soup spoon, smaller iced tea spoon, extra-large serving spoon, tiny tea spoon, or round bouillon spoon, along with two knives and three forks (including this one), to create your assortment. The brand is the choice of Kanate Ungkasrithongkul, owner of Manaao Thai Comfort Food in Tustin, California. "They're mega-durable, and don't show scratches or fingerprints," he says. It also helps that they're dishwasher-safe.

The Como gold flatware is pretty reasonably priced per piece, but the problem is that you have to order them 12 at a time. If you're looking to build service for a dozen, it's a beautiful, easy-to-care-for option that lets you leave out whichever items you don't want.

Material: Stainless steel | Items Available: Dinner fork, salad fork, cocktail fork, soup spoon, tea spoon, iced tea spoon, bouillon spoon, serving spoon, dinner knife, butter knife | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Two-Tone Gold Flatware Set

Gracelynn Stainless Steel 20-Piece Flatware Set

$200 at Pottery Barn

Who knew bright white and gold were such a perfect pair? This set matches gold fork, knife, and spoon heads with white tapered handles for a highly effective minimalist appeal. The statement-making set comes with a generous 25-year manufacturer’s warranty, so you can be sure your investment will go the distance.

Material: Stainless steel | Includes: 4 salad forks, 4 dinner forks, 4 tea spoons, 4 dinner spoons, 4 dinner knives | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Value Gold Flatware Set

Berglander 20-Piece Gold Silverware Set

$30 $19 at Amazon $48 at Walmart View on Berglander.com

This steal of a deal delivers luxe looks on a budget. It includes four five-piece place settings with a glossy, shiny finish, at less than five bucks per item. The Berglander set could make an ideal gift for students, new graduates, or new homeowners, maybe alongside a favorite tablecloth.

Part of the reason it's inexpensive, however, is that this set uses 18/0 stainless steel, a lower grade than the 18/10 or 18/8 steel other brands use. It's more prone to chipping, bending, and corrosion, so you need to treat it carefully. It's dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing can help preserve the luster.

Material: Stainless steel | Includes: 4 salad forks, 4 dinner forks, 4 tea spoons, 4 table spoons, 4 dinner knives | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Gold Flatware Set for Gifting

Fortessa Dragonfly Polished Stainless Steel Flatware Set

$180 $135 at Amazon $180 at Williams Sonoma $65 $45 at Nordstrom

Elongated, elegant, and unlike any flatware set, the Dragonfly set is a stunner worth gift-wrapping. Gentle curving lines define this set with a delicately swooping knife blade, teardrop-shaped spoons, and round handles that give everything a lithe, ethereal quality. The polish on the gold has an understated, grown-up look, too. Some retailers sell the five-piece sets only one at a time, but if there are also four-place-setting packs available that saves a little money.

Material: Stainless steel | Includes: Salad fork, table fork, tea spoon, soup spoon, table knife | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Colorful Gold Flatware Set

Mepra Gold Fantasia Color Flatware Set

$107 at Food52

Playful, highly unique, and made to last a lifetime: Mepra's cheerful Italian-made set brightens any meal. The hues of the resin handles are meant to imitate the colorful houses of the Cinque Terre region, and there are many joyful options available, from creamy, neutral vanilla to deeply saturated cobalt or red. There's even one set with a different color for each utensil. The Fantasia flatware is dishwasher-safe, but be careful with the handles; they can get stained if they sit in acidic liquids like coffee, tea, or tomato sauce.

Materials: Stainless steel, resin | Includes: salad fork, dinner fork, coffee spoon, soup spoon, dinner knife | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Vintage-Style Gold Flatware Set

Fortessa Ashton Flatware in Brushed Gold

$234 at Amazon $250 at Williams Sonoma $50 at Food52

This set was inspired by Georgian design, but you don’t have to be a British history buff to appreciate its antique appeal. The brushed gold is an easy choice for fancy parties and everyday elegance. This set is made to last, with heavy-duty 18/10 stainless steel — and it ought to, as it's pretty expensive. You can buy five-piece place settings one or four at a time, though there's only a small volume discount. This set is technically dishwasher-safe, but we'd recommend hand-washing to protect the gold coating.

Material: Stainless steel | Includes: Salad fork, dinner fork, dessert spoon, soup spoon, knife | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Best Gold Flatware for Holiday Hosting

Pottery Barn Dakota Flatware Set

$50 at Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn calls the finish on this set “Champagne gold,” and we think that’s a perfect description: it has a festive feel that will upgrade a holiday table setting or even a minimalist linen tablecloth table setting. Champagne gold is a more subtle hue that enhances your existing serveware and dinnerware, without stealing the show. The trumpet-shaped flare at the end of each handle makes these pieces feel luxurious, although their cost per piece is still affordable.

Material: Spoons and forks at 18/0 stainless steel; knife is 13/0 stainless steel, gold plating | What’s Included: Choose from one 5-piece setting with a salad fork, dinner fork, butter knife, teaspoon, and soup spoon, or four 5-piece settings | Care: Dishwasher safe

Best Gold Flatware for Outdoor Dining

West Elm Sidney 5-Piece Flatware Set in Light Gold

$40 at West Elm

No fuss, no fancy bells or whistles, plus a nicely weighted feel make these utensils ideal for whatever — or wherever — you’re dining. They’re well-balanced in the hand and come in four different finishes to suit your style. The light gold has a casual, low-shine finish that won’t feel out of place at a picnic table, a patio table, or a backyard bonfire. This flatware set will add a low-key touch of glam to weeknight meals, and we think they'll complement any rustic outdoor dinnerware set or unbreakable glassware.

Material: 18/10, gold plating | What’s Included: Four 5-piece settings with a salad fork, dinner fork, butter knife, teaspoon, and soup spoon; additional sizes available | Care: Dishwasher safe, although hand washing is recommended. Do not soak, do not use citrus-based detergents, and hand-dry immediately with a soft cloth