If anyone can call themselves a GOAT, it’s Simone Biles. Her 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals make her the most decorated gymnast in history, a feat that cements her status as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT for those who don't know).
After earning her sixth Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles was seen wearing a custom goat pendant, designed exclusively for her by Californian fine jewellery maker Janet Heller. The intricate 3D white-gold goat was encrusted with 546 diamonds.
Taking to Instagram, Heller explained the process behind making the necklace in a short video. The caption read, 'In the realm of gymnastics, few names resonate as profoundly as Simone Biles. As she graces the Paris 2024 Olympics, her journey is not just one of medals and records, but of breaking barriers and redefining the sport. To commemorate her remarkable achievements and undeniable legacy, Simone Biles commissioned these exquisite pieces from Janet Heller Fine Jewelry.'
Biles also wore a delicate gold necklace adorned with five Olympic rings, also made by Heller, to celebrate her extraordinary achievements.
Speaking about the goat necklace, Biles described it as 'a little ode' to the term. 'A lot of people love it, they always call me the GOAT. So I thought it would be really special if I got one made. And the haters hate it, so I love it even more.'
So in short, her necklace is a symbol of her unparalleled success, but it’s also a reminder of her journey and the girl who started it all.
Renee Washington, Grazia's Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.