About Jewelry: Are Olympic Gold Medals Really Made of Gold?

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Jewelry Jewelry Engagement Rings Diamonds/Gems Trends/Celebs From Carly Wickell, your Guide to Jewelry Are Olympic Gold Medals Really Made of Gold? Are Olympic gold medals made of gold? Yes, but they haven't been solid gold for almost a century. The medals are designed by the Olympics Committee in each host city, but the designers have to follow a set of guidelines. Read more... Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Ancient Jewelry Discoveries Archaeologists discovered this 2,000 year old gold, pearl and emerald earring in the ruins of a building in Jerusalem. Much of today's jewelry resembles ancient styles, especially jewelry from designers who are inspired by historical pieces, like Amrita Singh (the first-century collar necklace in the ancient jewelry gallery looks a lot like her gold and ruby necklace from 2006). Another example -- a gold bracelet found in Pompeii, which resembles a corsage bracelet that Maggie Gyllenhaal wore to the premiere of The Dark Knight. Fine jewelry is timeless, and we're seeing a growing trend towards "new" styles that mimic past looks. Photo by IAA via Getty Images See More About:  gold  diamonds  pearls Jewelry at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards Oversize earrings, white diamonds, headbands, colored gemstones, vintage designs -- all were a part of the jewelry on the 2012 Golden Globes red carpet. Most of the jewelry designers whose collections we've become accustomed to seeing at celebrity events were represented at this year's awards ceremony, including Neil Lane, Fred Leighton, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, Kwiat and more. Photo of Madonna and Andrea Riseboroug by Jason Merritt/Getty Images See More About:  celebrity jewelry  oscars jewelry  golden globes jewelry Jewelry / Accessories Ads Cheap Gold Jewelry Gold Jewelry Buyer Gold Jewelry Stores Gold Jewelry Jewelry Bracelet Featured Articles Body Jewelry Gemstones Diamonds and the Four Cs Engagement Rings Celebrity Jewelry Vintage Jewelry   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Carly Wickell Jewelry Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Jewelry newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Guys... Before You Buy That Ring Find an Engagement Ring Earlobe Gauging Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year Watch Our Jewelry Videos   Follow me on: Advertisement