Gold-edged is a term used to describe something that has a golden border or trim. It can be used to describe items such as books, cards, or even clothing. There are several synonyms for gold-edged, including gilded, gilt-edged, gold-plated, and gold-toned. These words all connote refinement and luxury. Gilded and gilt-edged are sometimes used interchangeably with gold-edged and have the same meaning. Gold-plated, on the other hand, typically refers to an item that has been coated with a layer of gold. Gold-toned refers to an object that looks like gold but may not actually be made of the precious metal.