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100 Golden Innovations

From Midas Touch Mobiles to Golden Spiked Jewelry

— February 3, 2011 — Luxury
When people hear the word "gold," they often think of luxury Midas touch items. This amazing and shiny top list brings you some of the best golden innovations.

From glamorous gilded editorials to sleek slithering timepieces, there is definitely something here you will love! These Midas touch wonders deserve to be shared!

Implications - King Midas would be proud to see that every brand is trying to sneak in a bit of gold into their products. The glamor and glimmering essence of this element has always been attractive to those looking to flaunt their social status. With most people's attitude of wanting to be rich, you can be sure that brands will try to incorporate expensive material to attract consumers who want to show off their high-end lifestyle.
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Royal Amphibious Pottery
Royal Amphibious Pottery
Find Your Prince with the Frog King Sculpture
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99
Gilded Gold Skincare
Gilded Gold Skincare
NylGold Exfoliator will Make You Look like a Million Bucks
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98
Gilded ATMs
Gilded ATMs
North America to Follow Abu Dhabi's Gold-Dispensing Machines
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97
Adorned Aroma Bottles
Adorned Aroma Bottles
The Paco Rabanne 'Lady Million' and '1 Million' Scents Sparkle
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96
Democratic Political Facades
Democratic Political Facades
The Federal National Council in Dubai Makes Its Historical Debut
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95
Glittery Gold Polishes
Glittery Gold Polishes
The Chanel Gold Lame Limited Edition Polish Makes Fingers Festive
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94
Luxurious Low Riders
Luxurious Low Riders
Get Your Wealth on with the Fenice Milan Gold and Diamonds Fiat
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93
Luxury Hourglasses
Luxury Hourglasses
Mauro Perucchetti Creates Time-Inspired Art
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92
Gaudy Audio Gadgets
Gaudy Audio Gadgets
The MBL Gold-Plated CD Player Offers Unrivaled Luxury Sound
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91
Golden Statue Campaigns
Golden Statue Campaigns
The Oscar 2011 Promo Pics Star James Franco and Anne Hathaway
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90
Gilded Drop Tops
Gilded Drop Tops
La Dolce Vita Fiat 500 is One Golden Beauty of a Car
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89
Midas Touch Couture
Midas Touch Couture
The House of Organza 'Adorn' Project is Literally Gold
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88
Opulent Cuff Timepieces
Opulent Cuff Timepieces
The Golden Classic 'Decadence' is Bold and Beautiful
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87
Marine Life Jewelry
Marine Life Jewelry
Blue Bayer Design Grasps Us With the Octopus Bracelet
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86
Gilded Anti-Theft Gadgets
Gilded Anti-Theft Gadgets
The Justin Gignac 'Security!' Pin Adds a Golden Touch to Safety
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85
Golden Mini Cars
Golden Mini Cars
Szymon Klimek Creates Industrial Vintage Art
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84
Gilded DIY Aircrafts
Gilded DIY Aircrafts
The Golden Zeppelini by Jon Sarriugarte is an Amazing Work of Art
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83
Finger Bling Baking Aids
Finger Bling Baking Aids
These Diamond Ring Measuring Spoons are for the Affluent Chef
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82
Celebrity Cameo Bling
Celebrity Cameo Bling
Tiret Watches Releases a Custom Kanye West Gold Watch
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81
Sleek Slithering Timepieces
Sleek Slithering Timepieces
The Bulgari Serpenti Watch Elegantly Crawls Up Your Arm
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80
Signature Sleeve Accessories
Signature Sleeve Accessories
Personalized Cufflinks Garnish a One-of-a-Kind Look
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79
Gold-Plated Commode Cleaners
Gold-Plated Commode Cleaners
The Windisch 'Rock Star' Toilet Brush is the World's Most Expensive
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78
Gilded Deadcessories
Gilded Deadcessories
Reid Reppard Redesigns Animal Bones into Wonderful Jewelry
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77
23K Gold Speakers
23K Gold Speakers
TON Golden Speakers Glow with Elegance
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76
Bejeweled Biker Headgear
Bejeweled Biker Headgear
The Lorenzo Valencia Helmet is Slathered in Swarovski Crystals
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75
Midas Touch Vehicles
Midas Touch Vehicles
La Dolce Vita Gold and Diamonds Car is Decked Out in Bling
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74
Disguised Massagers
Disguised Massagers
Double Your Pleasure with the 'Incoqnito' Razor Luxury Pleasure Tool
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73
Midas Touch Lighting
Midas Touch Lighting
Masiero's Eva Gold Lamp Brings Subtle Luxury into Your Home
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72
Gilded Serpent Pendants
Gilded Serpent Pendants
Kristin Cavallari Rocks High-End Carrera Y Carrera Jewelry
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71
Gilded Beach Vehicles
Gilded Beach Vehicles
Make Your Life Golden with Gold-Plated Dune Buggies
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70
Classically Ornate Cuisines
Classically Ornate Cuisines
The Prestige Rialto Kitchen by Arca Seems Camoflaged
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69
Gilded Work Purses
Gilded Work Purses
The Mulberry Alexa Tweed Leather Bag Will Add Sparkle to Your Outfit
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68
Upcycled Binocular Bags
Upcycled Binocular Bags
The Vintage Studio Toogood 'Binbags' are Awesome and Original
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67
Exclusive Gold-Plated Cameras
Exclusive Gold-Plated Cameras
The Nikon FM Gold is a Fantasy Photo-Taker
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66
Golden Macaroni Jewelry
Golden Macaroni Jewelry
The Pasta Necklace is a Delicious Addition to Your Jewelry Box
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65
Boxer Writing Utensils
Boxer Writing Utensils
Montegrappa Releases a Luxury Pen to Honor Muhammad Ali
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64
Gold-Plated Tablets
Gold-Plated Tablets
Amosu Diamond's 24 Carat Gold iPad Adds Glamor to Your Work Life
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63
Glamorous Gilded Gowns
Glamorous Gilded Gowns
Ring in the New Year in the Halston Heritage Shirred Shoulder Short Dress
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62
Time-Telling Wallpaper
Time-Telling Wallpaper
These Time Paper Clock Posters Strip the Time from the Wall
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61
Golden Game Jewelry
Golden Game Jewelry
The 30th Anniversary Pac-Man Necklace is Simple and Beautiful
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60
$4,000 Holiday Cards
$4,000 Holiday Cards
Give Some Luxe This Christmas With Gilded Age Greetings
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59
Fierce Metallic Sneaks
Fierce Metallic Sneaks
Strut in Style with the Nike Court Force High for Women
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58
Oceanic Timepieces
Oceanic Timepieces
The Hammerhead Shark Watch by Ulysse Nardin Makes a Big Splash
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57
Leafy Golden Booties
Leafy Golden Booties
These Alexander McQueen Platform Boots are Sensational Works of Art
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56
Fantasy Temple Retail Windows
Fantasy Temple Retail Windows
The Diesel Black Gold Windows Display Luxury & Imagination
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55
Roadkill Jewelry
Roadkill Jewelry
Lucy Jenkins Makes Ethical Fur Bangles
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54
Golden Celeb Coffins
Golden Celeb Coffins
Zsa Zsa Gabor Receives a Pure 24K Gold Casket as a Gift
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53
Luxury Memory Sticks
Luxury Memory Sticks
The Hakue USB Collection Features Gold Leaf Designs
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52
$130,000 Nail Polish
$130,000 Nail Polish
Gold Rush is the Most Expensive Nail Polish in the World
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51
Glamorous Gilded Editorials
Glamorous Gilded Editorials
'Gold Rush' by Benjamin Kanarek Embellishes Every Detail
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50
$2 Million Board Games
$2 Million Board Games
The World's Most Expensive Gold & Jeweled Monopoly Board Game
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49
Iconic President Timepieces
Iconic President Timepieces
The Omega JFK Watch Commemorates John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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48
Classic Techie Timepieces
Classic Techie Timepieces
MB&F Unveils the Final Horological Machine No.2 Watch
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47
Deceptively Heartfelt Pendants
Deceptively Heartfelt Pendants
The Sweet Nothings Collection is More Vulgar than Loving
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46
Metallic Rock Jewelry
Metallic Rock Jewelry
Kathryn Blackmore's Pyrite Cluster Necklace is Luxuriously Bohemian
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45
Gilded Liquor Bottles
Gilded Liquor Bottles
Limited Edition Gold Leaf-Dressed Moet & Chandon Jeroboam Champagne
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44
Rocking Head Gears
Rocking Head Gears
Amp it Up with these New Marshall Earbuds
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43
Day-Tracking Jewelry
Day-Tracking Jewelry
The Solange Azagury-Partridge Ring Keeps Track of the Days
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42
Shiny Metallic Foods
Shiny Metallic Foods
Edible Bling Spray Turns Everything to Gold
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41
Glitzy Gilded Embellishments
Glitzy Gilded Embellishments
MCM Phenomenon SS 2011 Collection is Fiercely Bedazzling
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40
Midas Touch Mobiles
Midas Touch Mobiles
The 18-Carat Gold BlackBerry Torch Makes the Smartphone Even Smarter
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39
$11 Million Tannenbaums
$11 Million Tannenbaums
The Emirates Hotel Christmas Tree in Abu Dhabi is Fit for Royalty
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38
Gold-Coated Cars
Gold-Coated Cars
The 'Goldplus Nano' Competition Makes an Inexpensive Auto Exorbitant
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37
Midas Touch Celeb Covers
Midas Touch Celeb Covers
This Anne Hathaway Elle UK December 2010 Shoot is Gorgeous
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36
Midas Touch Tattoos
Midas Touch Tattoos
'Precious Skin' Blings Out Your Skin with Temporary 24K Gold Tattoos
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35
Creepy Astrology Necklaces
Creepy Astrology Necklaces
The Ophiuchus Zodiac Jewelry Line Features Gothic Charms
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34
Tranquil Golden Getaways
Tranquil Golden Getaways
The Sol De Oriente Villa is Surrounded by a Supremely Luxe Infinity Pool
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33
Mythical Oxford Footwear
Mythical Oxford Footwear
These Osborn Design Studio Shoes Conjure Patterns from the Past
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32
Cryptic Orient Rings
Cryptic Orient Rings
The Thai Secret Ring by Klatham Will Keep Your Treasures Untold
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31
Glittering Golden Cover Girls
Glittering Golden Cover Girls
Rhythmic Gymnast Alina Kabaeva Poses for Vogue Russia January 2011
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30
Glamorously Gilded Cars
Glamorously Gilded Cars
The BMW Goldie Horn is Customized Luxury
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29
Superhero Belt Pouches
Superhero Belt Pouches
The TDK Batman Utility Belt is a Geeky Way to Carry Your Gadgets
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28
Gold-Dusted Photography
Gold-Dusted Photography
Elizaveta Prodina's Gold Project is a Sparkling Delight
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27
Golden Neck Braces
Golden Neck Braces
The Foil Blanket Chin Piece is Inspired by Ethnic and Futuristic Influences
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26
Skeletal Suit Accessories
Skeletal Suit Accessories
Alexander McQueen Skull Cufflinks are Macabre Fashion at Its Best
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25
Gilded Bathroom Fixtures
Gilded Bathroom Fixtures
Gold Sinks by Scarabeo Add the Ultimate Bling to Washrooms
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24
Itty-Bitty Luxury Cameras
Itty-Bitty Luxury Cameras
Rollei 35 Compact Camera Gleams in All its Vintage Glory
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23
Exclusive Accordion Timepieces
Exclusive Accordion Timepieces
The Manufacture Royale Opera Tourbillon Watch Costs $1.2 Million
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22
Gold-Etched Electronics
Gold-Etched Electronics
The Limited Edition Sony VAIO 'Arabesque' is Extravagant
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21
Shimmering Gold Fashion
Shimmering Gold Fashion
The Tim Ryan SS11 Collection has the Midas Touch
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20
Classic Luxury Timepieces
Classic Luxury Timepieces
Harry Winston Midnight Chrono Tourbillon Watch is Fit for a Gentleman
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19
Swarovski Dinnerware
Swarovski Dinnerware
'Prouna' Makes Dishwasher-Safe Crystal Bone China
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18
Golden Art Installations
Golden Art Installations
The Super K Sonic BOOOOUM Explores the Sonic Boom
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17
Bedecked Jacket Booties
Bedecked Jacket Booties
The Alexander McQueen Studded Faithful Boots are Badass Rocker Chic
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16
Midas Touch Portraits
Midas Touch Portraits
Abbey Lee Kershaw Shines in 'Golden Light'
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15
Fancy Baroque Platforms
Fancy Baroque Platforms
Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Shoes Mix Old & New
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14
Lethal Weapon Jewelry
Lethal Weapon Jewelry
This Mawi Double Claw Bracelet Will Cut You in Style
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13
Golden Spiked Jewelry
Golden Spiked Jewelry
Amanda Assad Mounse's Jewelry Collection is Glamorously Hot
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12
Sustainable Lace Accessories
Sustainable Lace Accessories
The Amanda White Vintage Lace Collection is Romantic & Breathtaking
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11
$8 Million Phones
$8 Million Phones
iPhone 4 Diamond Rose is the Most Expensive Smartphone
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10
£3 Million Aquariums
£3 Million Aquariums
The Aquavista Dinosaur Gold Aquarium is a Fisherman's Pot of Gold
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9
Gilded Lip Locks
Gilded Lip Locks
Exceptionally Provocative Photos of Abbey Lee Kershaw by David Bailey
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8
Midas Touch Mermaid Shoots
Midas Touch Mermaid Shoots
Irinia Funtikova is a Golden Goddess for Photographer Timmothy Lee
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7
Badass Rocker Clutches
Badass Rocker Clutches
The Alexander McQueen 2011 Spring/Summer Collection is Super Hot
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6
Sequin Winter Shoes
Sequin Winter Shoes
These Ugg Classic Short Sparkle Boots Add Glitter and Shine This Season
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5
Gilded Adult Toys
Gilded Adult Toys
The Luxurious Lelo INEZ Vibrator was Made for Your Classy Pleasures
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4
Children's Sketch Accessories
Children's Sketch Accessories
Mia van Beek Makes Jewelry Designed by Your Child
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3
Midas Touch Artillery
Midas Touch Artillery
Peter Gronquist Strikes Again with Designer Gold Guns
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2
Embellished Luxury Vehicles
Embellished Luxury Vehicles
Drive in Elegance in the New Fenice Rolls Royce Ghost
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1
Trigger-Happy Jewelry
Trigger-Happy Jewelry
The Karla Fox Cutthroat Collection Gets a Shot at Style
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