24K Gold on Ceylon lemon tree

24K Gold on Leather, Feather, and Beyond

Living Gold™ is Daumet's 24K gold coating for substrates traditional gilding cannot handle—leather, textiles, feathers, and complex materials.
Engineered for durability and designed for touch, Living Gold™ withstands wear, moisture, and UV exposure while preserving the feel and flexibility of your materials.

DURABILITY

Engineered to outlast traditional gilding. Living Gold™ resists wear (Martindale tested), scratches, moisture, and UV exposure—maintaining brilliance for decades in high-touch luxury environments.

SUSTAINABILITY

Minimal gold consumption through precise PVD deposition. Living Gold™ reduces material usage by 70-90% compared to traditional gold plating while delivering superior performance.
Lower environmental footprint. Certified Life Cycle Analysis.

VERSATILITY

The only 24K gold coating proven on organic and synthetic substrates: calfskin, exotic leathers, wood veneers, silk, feathers, titanium, steel, and complex alloys.
Where traditional gilding fails, Living Gold™ adheres permanently—enabling designs previously impossible.

BESPOKE

Tailored to your exact specifications: gold tones (24K yellow, white variants), surface textures (matte, satin, mirror), and patterns (embossed, etched, printed).
Precision PVD deposition ensures consistent quality across all substrates and production volumes.

24K Gold and 18K White Gold on Feathers
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The Innovation
Beyond traditional gold finishing. At Daumet, we blend scientific expertise with traditional craftsmanship to create exceptional gold finishes. Our innovative technique ensures :
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a perfectly dense and homogeneous micro-deposition
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the gold layer remains intact, flexible, and chemically stable
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a refined yet preserved material (feel, smell, texture)
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Performance Engineered for Durability
Independent testing confirms Living Gold maintains its structural integrity and aesthetic purity across rigorous conditions. The result is unparalleled longevity, backed by an adapted process:
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Wear resistance tested by Martindale and Veslic protocols
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Color consistency controlled by spectrocolorimetry
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Finishing tailored to product requirements
24K Gold Gradient on Alligator Leather
24K Gold Stars on Calfskin
Our collaboration is a great success: respect of our quality requirements and project deadlines. Daumet's work is very bold, technical, and serious.
Purchasing Manager
Hermès
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White Alligator Leather
Daumet does it right: high expertise, compliant with our requirements, more sustainable, and more local.
They are serious and responsive, we work in complete trust.
Product Development Manager
DIOR
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24K gold gradient on alligator leather
Daumet has opened up the possibility for us to create our own gold color.
Exclusive, unique expertise, and therefore highly valuable.
Leather goods & Special projects Manager
LVMH
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CREATE WITH GOLD THAT ENDURES.

From Hermès leather goods to Dior watchmaking, Living Gold™ enables creations that withstand decades of use while preserving material integrity and aesthetic brilliance.

Ready to explore Living Gold™ for your collections?

FAQ

Advice and answers from Daumet

Is this a traditional gold leaf application?

No, this is not a traditional gold leaf application. Daumet uses an advanced technique that applies a thin layer of gold to various surfaces, offering a more refined and durable finish compared to traditional methods.

What makes Daumet’s gold finish unique?

Daumet’s gold finish combines the brilliance of gold with a cutting-edge application method that ensures a long-lasting, luxurious appearance. This process enhances the material’s natural beauty while maintaining the original texture and feel, suitable for high-end luxury creations.

Can Daumet’s gold finish be applied to different materials?

Absolutely! Daumet’s gold finishing technique is highly versatile, allowing it to be applied to a wide range of surfaces, including leather, silk, wood, and metals like silver, brass, and stainless steel. This flexibility enables endless possibilities for customization across luxury products.

Who works with Living Gold finish today?

Living Gold is trusted by leading luxury houses, where it’s integrated into projects by designers and product developers who seek to enhance their creations with a distinctive and innovative gold finish. Renowned for its adaptability, Living Gold is applied across a broad spectrum of luxury items, from bespoke jewelry and timepieces to exclusive fashion accessories and interior decor. The finish is particularly valued in collaborative environments, where creative teams and materials experts work together to bring unique, high-end products to life, ensuring they stand out in a competitive market.