Simone Biles is cementing her GOAT status.
The 27-year-old gymnast’s glittering 3D goatskin necklace, which she wore after winning the all-around final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, quickly caught the attention of fans. The animal refers to Biles being called the GOAT — or Greatest of All Time — of gymnastics. Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history and holds the most Olympic medals of any American gymnast.
The jewelry company behind the necklace, Janet Heller Fine Jewelry, has shared full details of the custom piece, which features a whopping 564 diamonds.
“In the realm of gymnastics, few names resonate as deeply as Simone Biles,” the brand’s Instagram post on Tuesday, July 30 begins. “…to commemorate her remarkable achievements and undeniable legacy, Simone Biles commissioned these exquisite pieces from Janet Heller Fine Jewelry.” The post, which includes behind-the-scenes footage of the creation of the necklace, continues: “The GOAT necklace, a three-dimensional masterpiece adorned with 546 diamonds, embodies her unparalleled status in gymnastics, crafted with meticulous precision, reflecting her dedication, perseverance and spirit that has inspired generations. ”
Simone Biles leather necklace.
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Janet Heller Fine Jewelry also created a gold Olympic rings necklace for the star.
Biles talked about the custom goat necklace after the all-around finals.
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Simone Biles Goat Necklace by Janet Heller Fine Jewelry.
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“My goat necklace is just kind of an ode, because people love it and then some people hate it, so it’s like the best of both worlds. And I said, okay, if it goes well, I’ll wear a goat necklace, I know people will go crazy for her,” Biles told reporters, including PEOPLE, at a post-competition press conference. “But at the end of the day, it’s crazy that I’m in the conversation with the greatest athletes of all time, because I still think I’m Simone Biles from Spring, Texas, who likes to flip.”
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The gymnast won the all-around for the second time, having previously won gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016. She has now won six Olympic gold, one silver and two bronze medals, along with her 30 World Championship medals.
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