Gold Plated Grape Leaf Ornament

This ornament started as a real gift of nature, so there will be some natural variation in size and shape. Every ornament is unique! In general the ornament is approximately 3-1/2" in height and width.

$9.99 each / Gift Boxed

The process of plating the leaf in gold is called electroform. A solution (which is a trade secret) is applied to the leaf that allows it to be plated in copper, nickel and finally gold. It is a very time consuming, tedious process that takes five days from beginning to end.

There are two layers of metals applied to the leaf before the gold is applied. These layers help make the leaf very sturdy. They are really as fragile as fine china and crystal and should treated just as well.