A GIFT WITH A STORY

Gold plate a gift that already means something.

For weddings, anniversaries, retirement or someone who already has everything: give a suitable piece of jewelry, keepsake or metal object a new gold surface without replacing the story it already carries.

Personal medallion for professional gold plating at LAFFARTS
Personal, not interchangeable.Material and condition are assessed before you send the object in.
Photo assessment firstNo blind shipping of sentimental pieces.
1 / 3 / 5 µmLayer thickness matched to the object and its use.
Atelier in GermanyPreparation, plating and inspection in one controlled process.
OCCASIONS

When an ordinary gift would feel interchangeable.

The strongest idea is often not to buy something new. It is to choose an object that already belongs to the story and deliberately give it a new visible surface.

Wedding & anniversary

Preserve a shared story.

Jewelry and personal keepsakes can be assessed for a renewed gold finish.

Retirement & life’s work

Honor the object behind the achievement.

A key, tool or symbolic metal object can carry more meaning than a generic present.

Family & memory

Give an heirloom a new presence.

The original object remains while its visible surface can be renewed where technically suitable.

Business & milestone

Make a specific moment tangible.

Selected coins, emblems and small metal objects can become individual presentation pieces.

Keepsake pendant before and after gold plating
A familiar object before and after refinishing — the story stays, the visible surface changes.
PRESERVE INSTEAD OF REPLACE

The value is often in the piece you already have.

A new gift still has to acquire meaning. A familiar object already has it. Gold plating can renew the visible surface while the object, memories and personal context remain.

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Show the objectSend clear photos, approximate dimensions and the occasion.
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Receive a technical assessmentWe assess material, condition, preparation and suitable quality options.
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You decide firstNo work begins until scope, price and the selected option are clear.
MATERIAL & FEASIBILITY

A meaningful idea still needs the right technical basis.

Silver, stainless steel, brass, copper and many suitable metal surfaces can often be assessed. Aluminum, titanium, die-cast zinc, PVD-coated, lacquered or unclear surfaces are not standard cases and may be declined.

Materials

Check the base material.

See which metals and existing surfaces are commonly suitable and which require individual assessment.

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Durability

Choose the layer by use.

1, 3 and 5 µm differ in wear reserve. The right choice depends on real contact and friction.

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Prices

Understand what drives cost.

Surface area, preparation, geometry and layer thickness determine the actual quote.

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FROM IDEA TO HANDOVER

A clear route before the gift leaves your hands.

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Send photos

Show the complete object, details, approximate dimensions and the occasion.

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Assessment & quote

We assess feasibility, preparation and suitable quality options before shipment.

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Approve & ship

You choose the offered option, complete the order and only then send the piece safely.

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Atelier & return

The agreed work is completed, inspected and returned protected.

FAQ

Questions before turning an object into a gift.

What objects can be gold plated as a gift?

Suitable jewelry, keepsakes, emblems, coins and selected metal objects can often be assessed. Material, existing coating, geometry and condition determine feasibility.

How early should I contact you before the occasion?

Send photos as early as possible and state the fixed date in your request. Timing depends on the object, preparation and current workshop capacity.

Will engravings and personal details remain visible?

Often yes. Engravings, reliefs and important details are considered during preparation. Delicate geometry can limit what is technically advisable.

Can I send the object in immediately?

Please start with photos. We first confirm feasibility, likely preparation and the appropriate shipping route.

How is the price determined?

Price depends mainly on surface area, material, condition, preparation, geometry and selected layer thickness.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Turn a meaningful object into a gift that stays.

Send photos, approximate dimensions and the occasion. We assess feasibility first — before you send the piece in.