Chalice 24K Gold Plating – Request a Quote

Chalice 24K Gold Plating

Hand-finished 24K gold restoration for chalices, done in our Arcadia, California studio by a master gilder and GIA Graduate Gemologist. Answer the questions below and your estimate, sales tax and delivery date update as you go.

24K goldStone matchingInsured shippingWritten quote

Plating Options

Most durable

24K Heavy Deposit

About 2.5 microns of 24K gold, inside and out. Recommended for chalices used at Mass every week.

Small cup (4–5 oz)$1,095
Medium cup (6–8 oz)$1,250
Large cup (9–12 oz)$1,425
Extra large (13 oz +)from $1,650
Color refresh

24K Gold Flash

A thin, bright 24K layer. Good for display pieces or chalices used now and then. Wears faster than heavy deposit.

Small cup$595
Medium cup$695
Large cup$795
Extra largefrom $925
Cup lining

Cup Interior Only

24K heavy deposit on the inside of the cup only, for chalices whose outside is still in good condition.

Small cup$525
Medium cup$595
Large cup$675
Extra largefrom $775

Prices include stripping, polishing, Level 1 surface prep and a protective finish on non-liturgical surfaces. Gold prices change daily, so every estimate includes a 7% gold market allowance.

Gold Plating Damage Levels

Find the photo that looks most like your chalice. The level sets how much resurfacing is needed before new gold goes on.

Level 1 light gold plating damage on a chalice
Level 1

Light damage

  • Dull, hazy or brownish gold
  • Fingerprints and fine hairline scratches
  • Gold plating still intact everywhere
Included in plating price
Level 2 moderate gold plating damage on a chalice
Level 2

Moderate damage

  • Gold worn thin in spots
  • Brass or copper showing at rim or high points
  • Some small pits and moderate scratches
Resurfacing from +$225
Level 3 heavy gold plating damage on a chalice
Level 3

Heavy damage

  • Gold peeling or mostly gone
  • Dark oxidation or green corrosion
  • Deep pitting craters across the surface
Resurfacing from +$450

What Damage Looks Like

Compare your piece with these examples to choose the right condition level. Tap a photo to enlarge it. Examples are illustrations; your final level is confirmed at inspection.

Light tarnish example
Level 1 · IncludedLight tarnishDull, hazy or brownish gold. Plating is still intact.
Worn plating example
Level 2Worn platingGold rubbed thin, copper or brass showing at the rim.
Pitting example
Level 2–3PittingTiny dark pinholes or craters inside the cup.
Green corrosion example
Level 3Green corrosionVerdigris crust in crevices and around the foot.
Dents and bent stem example
Repair add-onDents and bent stemPushed-in cup wall, leaning or crooked stem.
Peeling plating example
Level 3Peeling platingGold blistering or flaking off the base metal.
Worn high relief example
Detail add-onWorn high reliefRaised figures rubbed bare, black tarnish in recesses.
Missing or chipped stones example
Stone add-onMissing or chipped stonesEmpty settings, chipped or cloudy stones.
Deep scratches example
Repair add-onDeep scratchesGouges that cut through the gold to the base metal.
Cracked handle wood example
Repair add-onCracked handle woodSplit wood or a loose collar on a handled paten.

Get Your Estimate

1 · Plating option
2 · Material
3 · Size and measurements
4 · Condition

Pick the photo that looks most like your chalice.

5 · Repairs (check all that apply)
Gemstones and crystals

Need missing stones matched and replaced? Tell us each stone group. Round stones: give the diameter in mm. Other shapes: give length × width in mm (and height for cabochons). Lab-grown sapphires and rubies are color-matched to your existing stones.

Shipping and delivery
Your details

After you send the form, please email photos of the whole piece, inside the cup, the base, any stones and any damage to sean@fortunaandco.com. Need a paten too? Get a paten estimate.

Shipping and Delivery

Sending your chalice

Wrap it in soft cloth, separate the cup from the base if it unscrews, and pack it in a sturdy double box with 2 inches of padding on every side. Ship by FedEx or UPS with tracking and signature required, or order our round-trip kit and we'll send the box and labels.

Turnaround

Standard plating15–20 business days
With lab stone color matching+5–10 business days
Rush service7–10 business days
Return transit1–3 business days

Insurance

Return shipping is fully tracked and insured, and signature is required. Carriers limit coverage on precious metal and antique items, so for heirloom or high-value vessels we recommend dropping off in person, or ask us about added coverage.

Fortuna & Co. · 125 S 1st Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 · sean@fortunaandco.com