Gold shams most commonly come in standard and king pillow-sham sizes. Typical dimensions are about 20 x 26 inches for a standard sham and about 20 x 36 inches for a king sham.
Common closure types for gold shams include zipper closures, back-envelope (overlap) closures, and tie closures.
Gold shams use a range of edge treatments. Common flange widths include about 1 inch and about 1.5 inches, and some designs omit a flange entirely for a clean edge.
Yes. Several gold shams feature quilting or quilt-inspired construction, and some are reversible — offering a quilted front with a different pattern or a contrasting gingham/reverse on the back.
Package counts vary: some gold shams are sold individually, while others are sold in sets of two.