Olympic Gold Medals : Fun Facts

At GOLDFOR10, we love gold in all shapes and sizes.  In the spirit of the upcoming Sochi Olympic Games, here are some fun facts about our favorite kind of medal - the coveted gold medal.

An Olympic Gold Medal from the 2012 London Games

• Gold medals are NOT made out of solid gold since 1912.  How disappointing ! They are mostly made of silver. However, to be qualified as a gold medal, they are required to contain 6 g of gold.  In fact, the Albertville 1992 Olympic medal was mostly made of glass.

• The design for each Olympic Games is entirely up to the host nation. 
• In 2008 U.S. Olympic swimmer Brendan Henson lost his gold medal on a plane.  It was later returned to him by passenger that had found it.
• Jesse Owens' Olympic gold that he won at the 1936 Berlin games sold for $1.4 million.  I seriously wish I would have found that one on a plane.

Jewelry Lessons from the 2014 Golden Globes

Wow.  As always, the ladies at the Golden Globes dazzled.  Here are the 5 style lessons we learned from them as far as jewelry goes.

Lesson 1

Olivia Wilde: Match a Sequin Stunner with Minimal Bling

A pregnant Olivia Wilde showed her fabulous figure in a deep green sequin dress.  Her jewelry choices are classic consist of a beautiful tennis bracelet and matching diamond dangle earrings. When wearing an outfit that takes center stage, jewelry needs to be present but not fighting for attention.

Lesson 2

Amy Adams: Go Classy Style with Subtle Accents

Amy Adams wowed with her beautiful style. Her choices of classic jewelry pieces, subtle in nature, added undeniable elegance.  Simple diamond dangle earrings and a long diamond neckclace highlighted her beautiful dress.  A pinky ring added a fun twist to her ensemble.

Lesson 3

Jennifer Lawrence: Create a Flirtatious Look by Mixing and Matching Styles

Jennifer Lawrence constantly reinvents her look and marvels every time. By mixing different bracelets and by wearing different colored earrings, she creates interest in a modern and fresh way. 

Lesson 4

Naomi Watts: Go Full On Gold

The gorgeous Naomi Watts shines bright with her choice of head-to-toe gold shimmer.  She nails the style by choosing simple gold bangles and a golden clutch that are of different tones of gold.

 Lesson 5

Reese Witherspoon:  Bold Colored Outfits are Best Paired With Classic Jewelry

If you're outfit bursts with bright colors, inspire yourself from Reese's style.  She pairs a bright Calvin Klein dress with classic and simple diamond jewelry.

The Gold Bra: Really ?

Our latest pick in the realm of wacky gold accessories:  The gold bra.  

Made from 24 carat gold and presented recently as a showpiece in a jewelry convention, this bra stirred up the conversation as you can very well imagine.  Flexible and lightly sheer, it is completely wearable.  So we ask you, would you dare ? 

Grrrr... Go Wild

Animal prints are seen everywhere recently in anywhere from clothing to linen and only more recently in jewelry. 

A great way to introduce playfulness and to create a bold look, the beautiful array of imagery of the animal world lends itself perfectly to jewelry pieces.  

From snake rings, to tiger enamel prints on 18K gold, you get to pick which one of these hot styles you want to get you paws on!

What In the World Would We Do Without Gold Hoops ?

Gold hoops are one of the new staples of Hollywood’s elite.  Simple, double, and with or without diamonds, they are the perfect partner in crime for all kinds of styles.  The single small hoop, perfect for every day and for the office ads a perfect luxurious dimension to classic outfits.  Black and white combinations as well as classic navy and cream colors lend themselves beautifully to a touch of gold.

For an added dramatic effect, have on hand different kinds of hoops.  Double hoops or diamond hoops are glamorous, lavish and an absolute must to your jewelry box and style.  They will take you from morning to an evening look instantaneously.

Gold hoops irrespective of their style, represent the epitome of chic.  At GOLDFOR 10, you can experience the luxury of gold in many shapes or forms into all always for $10.  That’s our promise.

Adriana Lima adds simple hoops for a dramatic effect.

 

Eva Mendes pairs gold hoops with a pretty in pink look.

 

How To Treat An Earlobe After Piercing

I get this question a lot.  How to make sure my new piercing is being treated the RIGHT way. Here are some of my tips:

Whether this is your first time or you've have other piercings before, it is very important to properly take care of your newly pierced ears as they are particularly sensitive to infection immediately after they have been pierced. 

Here are a few tips to ensure that your ears heal properly so you can adorn them for years to come.

Don't remove your starter earrings until your earrings are fully healed.  This might take up to 6-8 weeks.  If you are too eager, your piercing might close or you might get an irritation from changing to another pair of earrings.  Be sure to rotate them 2-4 times a day.

Don't touch your ears unnecessarily.  Or of you do or have to, like for example to rotate your earrings, makes sure to wash your hands with soap and water or use an antibacterial product.  This is essential in germ and infection prevention.  Also, try to avoid wearing any garment such as hats and scarves.

Avoid the use of chemicals whenever possible.  Chemicals found in shampoos, conditioners and hair products can irritate your new piercing, cause irritation and delay the healing process.  Ensure to limit the exposure of chemicals to that area.

 

The Little Black Dress and Me

There is no doubt that one of our favourite staples in fashion is the little black dress. 
It is simple slimming, and easily adaptable to many different circumstances.  And what better way to accessorize a little black dress than with jewelry.  With the same outfit you can create distinctive styles just by selecting the appropriate pieces. 

This fall, gold tones are king.  You can see them displayed on the necks and wrists of all of Hollywood’s fashionistas.  The warmth and luxurious tone of gold makes it a metal of choice to complement the chocolates, reds, yellows and oranges that make up most of this fall’s hot palette of colors.

So you decide : subdued, glamorous, or full on dramatic.  The little black dress is your perfect canvas and you are the artist.

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Katherine Heigl wears her LBD with some textured gold earrings.

Kristin Cavallari rocks her little black dress with some gold bangles.