Charger plates are now widely used at parties and weddings as a decoration. They are almost a standard "ornament" placed under food plate. Most common size is 13" diameter, but 12" plates are also available. Most economical (use it 3 or 4 times and throw away) are acrylic ones. In different border design they are available in gold and silver color. A step up is GLASS chargers, with black border and round ones in silver and gold color. And finally 13" MOSAIC on Metal chargers in Gold, Silver, sea green and pearl border. There is also hand sewn silver bead charger with fabric backing and an antique gold finish round metal charger. Aluminum trays with embossed brass handles are used for pillar candles or as a coaster for wine goblet.