A new gold standard has been set. Gold hoops and bangles are always well and good, and even a gold lamé swimsuit, courtesy of Lanvin, might be on your summer agenda. Now it’s time to take your karats into fall, with a fleet of solid-gold platforms. These nuggets are sleek and savvy, with the right amount of flash to make your heels look high-end.

1. Nicholas Kirkwood Velvet and Hammered Metallic Leather Ankle Boots: Quirky and conversation-worthy, Kirkwood’s hammered heels are more like a piece of art that an everyday bootie. No surprise they were inspired by Woody Allen’s flick, Midnight in Paris.
On Net-a-Porter for $1,095.

2. Charlotte Olympia Lucinda Suede and Metallic Leather Ankle Boots: Walking the fine line between basic and sensational, these boots are destined to get miles of wear, keeping you worth 24 karats all the way.
On Net-a-Porter for $1,095.

3. Christian Louboutin Aborina Metallic Twist-Front Platform Pump: The femme fatale of the bunch, this twisted stiletto will look as fresh in your closet future seasons from now as it does this moment.
At Bergdorf Goodman for 995.

4. Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Slingback: A Zanotti classic, his peep-toe pump is seductively girly, with a built-in platform so you can shine all night.
At Barneys New York for $650.

5. B Brian Atwood Platform Stiletto Boot: There’s something about a metallic ankle boot that says glam-rock ‘n’ roll. Tapered and slenderized, this one takes it uptown.
At Neiman Marcus for $595.