Compared with handwritten illustrations, there are fewer gold and silver ornaments handed down from generation to generation, but they occupy an important position in Caroline's art. At that time, people worshipped gold not only because of its material value, but also because of its divine power.

Carolingian churches and monasteries are rich in gold and silver ornaments: Eucharist cups and plates, censers and candlesticks, crowns, sacred boxes and a large number of special precious metal crosses, as well as gilded altars or screens. Artists use various processing methods such as carving, black and silver inlay, gold plating, gold wire decoration or jewelry and enamel inlay. Most of the decorations show the life of Jesus or the image of a single saint or virgin, and the content of characters' stories overwhelms the decorations of solid colors and abstract patterns. The Einhard Sacred Box and Jintan in Santambrogio, Milan are outstanding examples.