At an event that is all about gold, silver, and bronze, diamonds have been making a splash. Sounds absurd, right? Well, athletes and diamonds have a lot in common. Both endure intense pressures to achieve their peak brilliance. Athletes work rigorously to refine their skills to perfection, whole diamonds face extreme conditions to achieve their sensational shine.
In this year’s Olympics, athletes from all over the world, are bringing their A-game- and also, some unexpected bling! Who said the jewels and their glitz are just reserved for fancy galas? The Olympics have become a stage for athletes to express themselves through their jewellery in unique ways. Let’s have a look at some dazzling diamond moments at the Paris Olympics.
Simone GOAT Biles
It won’t be a stretch to say that the 2024 Olympics belonged to Simone Biles. At the top of her game, Biles clinched her second Olympic all-around gold medal. But that wasn’t the only bling she wore around her neck; she also sported a custom diamond necklace featuring a mini goat-shaped pendant studded with 546 diamonds. It is a homage to her nickname; she is often referred to, GOAT - Greatest Of All Time. She’s a legend and she knows it!
Love is in the air at the Olympics
Who knew the Olympics would be a perfect backdrop for a proposal? A gold medal wasn’t the only thing destined to be Huang Yaqiong’s at this Olympics. After finishing her victory lap, the Chinese badminton star’s boyfriend greeted her with a bouquet. And to her surprise, he went down on his knee and proposed to her with a diamond ring. In this unexpected moment, the crowd erupted with cheers. This wasn’t the only time a diamond found its way onto someone’s finger at the Olympics —there have been a total of seven proposals at this event. It is only fitting that this is happening in the most romantic city in the world. Love is definitely in the air at the Paris Olympics!
Noah Lyles diamond studded necklace
Just the visual of athletes wearing fine jewellery while winning is unusual. Seeing Noah Lyles become the world’s fastest man donning a diamond mariner-link choker necklace was a sight to behold. Nothing is officially known about this unique necklace. However, from the looks of it, the chain is mostly white metal alloy, which could be platinum, white gold, or even silver. The mariner links look like large oval chains used to anchor ships. The jewels seem to be yellow, black, and white diamonds, which are set using the pavé technique. This jewel-studded necklace might be Lyles’ lucky charm for he wins each time he wears it.
Smile bright like a diamond
What is a better way to celebrate gold? Probably more gold, perhaps even a diamond?
Dental jewellery brings out that unique athlete swag. Gymnast Jordon Piles carries it better than anyone. Her smile upon winning the gold medal looked extra dazzling with the glinting set of diamond and gold grills. This epic mouthpiece was custom-made by jeweller Jimmy Phan. It featured 4 pavé natural diamond-coated fronts, as well as two solid gold fronts.
Because who doesn’t want to show off their smile with a touch of diamond sparkle?