All about Connoisseur Gold

At Connoisseur Gold, we are passionate about bringing beauty, luxury, and craftsmanship into every edible product we make. As a subsidiary of Wrights of Lymm Ltd — a family business with over 185 years of heritage — we’ve dedicated ourselves to the finest traditions of gold leaf manufacture and the innovation needed to serve modern chefs, artists, beauticians, and hobbyists. Through this blog post, we’d like to share who we are, what we do, and why our edible gold and silver products stand out.

Our Heritage: Roots in Craft & Quality

We trace our origins back nearly two centuries through Wrights of Lymm Ltd, where craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail have always been at the core of what we do. For over 40 years, Connoisseur Gold has been specialising in edible gold & silver, building on that legacy. The same sense of responsibility that has kept us operating through decades ensures that our products maintain excellence, purity, and safety.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of edible gold and silver products, all created with care, precision, and high purity standards. Whether you are looking to garnish a dessert or beautify your skincare routine, we have something for your needs.

Gold Leaf & Silver Leaf

• 24ct Gold Leaf: Our purest gold leaf offering. 24ct (24 karat) represents pure gold, which gives a brilliant shine, rich colour, and luxurious feel. Ideal for when you want the maximum impact – gilding desserts, cakes, chocolates, or even drinks.

• 23ct Gold Leaf: Slightly less pure than 24ct, but still luxurious. Slightly different colour tones; still edible and striking.

• Silver Leaf: We also produce high-quality silver leaf. Silver leaf has its own elegance and works beautifully either on its own or mixed with gold leaf.

We offer leaf loose, as transfer leaf, in rolls, of various sizes. The different formats allow flexibility depending on what you are creating.

Gold & Silver Dust, Flakes & Shapes

Beyond standard leaf forms, we supply:

• Gold Dust & Silver Dust: Very fine particles that let you dust surfaces or mix into liquids, creams, icing, cocktails etc. A gentle hint of sparkle.

• Gold Flakes & Silver Flakes: Larger fragments that catch the light more dramatically. Perfect for scattering, decoration, or embedding.

• Gold Shapes / Motifs: Hearts, stars, filaments, ribbons, shooting stars, and other shapes we offer under our “gold shapes” line. These add a decorative flourish and make design easier when you want specific patterns without cutting or shaping foil yourself.

Purity & Safety

We are committed to providing edible gold and silver that is safe for consumption. Our products are biologically inert metals – in other words, they pass through the digestive system without being absorbed. That means they add glamour, shimmer, and prestige without risk, provided they are handled correctly. We adhere to the relevant food safety standards to ensure all edible gold leaf, dust, flakes, etc., are fit for human consumption.

Applications: Where & How You Use Our Products

Our range of edible gold leaf, gold dust, gold flakes, silver leaf, silver dust, and silver flakes is versatile. Here are some of the ways people use them:

1. Culinary Use

   • Cakes, pastries, chocolates: to top off creations with a luxurious finish.

   • Confectionery: embedded in sugar, put on truffles etc.
     

2. Beverage Decoration

   • Gold flakes floating in drinks for special occasions.

   • Gold leaf on rims of glasses or on surface of foams.

3. Beauty, Spa & Cosmetic Use

   • Gold leaf facials, gold leaf masks.

   • Silver leaf or gold accents in nail art kits.

   • Temporary gold tattoos.

4. Arts, Decoration & Gifting

   • Edible gold in decorative arts where food is involved (e.g. showpieces, sugar art).

   • Gift sets: tools & shakers, themed sets for weddings, parties etc.

   • Using motifs and shapes for special events: hearts for weddings, shooting stars for celebrations, ribbons, etc.

Why Choose Connoisseur Gold?

We believe there are several reasons customers keep choosing us:

• Heritage & Expertise: Our long history and expertise means we know what good gold leaf looks and feels like. We maintain rigorous standards.

• Purity & Variety: We offer both 23ct and 24ct gold, silver leaf, flakes, dust, shapes etc., so you can choose according to effect, budget, or colour preference.

• Excellent Service: From how‐to guides, FAQ, delivery information through to support and inspiration (blogs, case studies), we aim to help you get the best out of edible gold and silver.

• Innovation & Beauty: We are always designing new shapes, new motifs, and finding new uses – not just for food, but also for beauty, craft, and décor.

Our Product Highlights

Here are a few of our standout products that show off what we do best:

• 24ct Pure Gold Leaf (Loose / Transfer): Our purest leaf, available in sheets or loose, perfect for gilding.

• 23ct Gold Leaf in Shapes / Motifs: Hearts, shooting stars, ribbons etc., make decorative work easier.

• Gold Dust & Flakes (23ct): For more dramatic or subtle sparkle; dust for fine shimmer, flakes for bold sparkle.

• Silver Leaf & Silver Dust / Flakes: Offering alternative or complementary metallic tones to gold.

How to Use Edible Gold & Silver: Tips & Best Practices

To get the best out of our gold leaf, gold flakes, gold dust, silver leaf, and silver flakes:

• Handle leaf with clean, dry tools: tweezers, special brushes, soft brushes.

• Work in a dust‐free, still air environment, especially for leaf which is extremely thin.

• Apply leaf to surfaces with gentle pressure; for transfer leaf, use transfer tissue or use a damp brush if needed.

• For dust and flakes: lightly sprinkle, or mix into liquids (cocktails, creams) but ensure they’re designed for consumption.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Seal packaging well, as leaf and flakes are sensitive to humidity.

Our Commitment to Safety, Regulation, and Sustainability

We understand that edible products must comply with food safety regulations. We ensure that all edible gold and silver leaf, flakes, and dust supplied by us are food‐grade and meet requirements for purity and safety.

We take care to source materials responsibly. While gold and silver are naturally occurring metals, we strive to reduce waste in our manufacturing processes: leaf trimmings, motifs, leftover dust/flake material are handled carefully. We also focus on packaging that preserves product integrity (keeping leaf dry, untainted) and giving customers clear instructions for safe use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to questions we frequently receive:

• Is 24ct always “better” than 23ct?
  Not necessarily “better” — 24ct is purer, giving a brighter yellow gold, but 23ct has slightly different properties (colour, hardness) and can offer different visual effects. Some things (taste, safety) are equivalent, but your choice depends on the look and cost.

• Is edible gold safe to consume?
  Yes. Edible gold is biologically inert; it passes through the digestive system. When used in the forms we supply (leaf, flakes, dust), in small decorative quantities, it is safe. Always ensure products are labelled “edible” and are handled hygienically.

• How much leaf / flakes / dust do I need?
  Depends entirely on your project. One sheet of leaf covers a small area; flakes/dust are more flexible; motifs/shapes can reduce waste when you want a decorative form. If new to edible gold, start small.

• Can I use these in cosmetics / skin care?
  Many of our products are safe for external use — gold leaf, silver leaf for facials, temporary tattoos etc. But always check for product labelling, and patch test if applying to skin.

• How to store them?
  Keep in dry, non‐humid, room temperature conditions. Store flat. Avoid folding leaf unless needed; keep in original packaging or sealed container.

What Makes Our Gold & Silver Shine in the Market

We believe that what differentiates us is the combination of:

1. Purity and precision – our leaf is made to high specification so the gold leaf and silver leaf are uniform, clean, well‐finished.

2. A broad spectrum of products – we cover everything from full sheets of 24ct gold leaf down to small silver flakes or gold dust, as well as shapes and motifs.

3. Supporting materials and guidance – we don't just sell the product; we provide tools, tutorials, inspiration (blog, case studies) so you can use edible gold and silver properly and creatively.

4. Heritage and trust – being part of Wrights of Lymm Ltd with 185 years of business gives us long‐standing integrity.

Conclusion

We believe that edible gold and silver are more than just decoration — they are statements of elegance, creativity, and the exceptional. Whether you are a professional chef, a hobby baker, a beauty therapist, or someone who simply appreciates the finer things, we aim to provide you with the highest quality gold leaf, gold flakes, gold dust, silver leaf, silver flakes, silver dust, and shapes to bring your vision to life.

Thank you for exploring All About Connoisseur Gold with us. We invite you to browse our collections, subscribe to our newsletter, and let us help you add that shimmering touch of luxury to your creations.