Charger, $15, China Plates, from $3 each ... An elegant table setting needn’t ... And don’t be afraid to hide splurge-worthy luxury items like the 24-karat-gold charger shown here beneath a ...

Pottery Barn has an Etched Gold Rim Charger Plate that comes in a set of two for $32.50. Like the one from Dollar Tree, it has a gold trim and is 13 inches wide.

They're more commonly used at quite formal occasions — like weddings or soirées — but if your plans aren't quite as extravagant, they can still be used for elevating your table setting. Adding an ...