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50 Midas Touch Must-Haves

Gold Innovations, from Gilded Facials to Gold Flake Champagne

— May 26, 2010 — Luxury
For centuries, gold has been one of the most sought after, precious metals on the planet. And nowadays you can't turn on the TV without seeing a corny "cash for gold" commercial on the air. This cluster of gold innovations is proof that gold is not only found at the Olympics or in jewelry stores. From 24 karat gold facial treatments to gold flake champagne, enjoy these gold innovations.

Implications - As the recession comes to an end, consumers are looking for products featuring an element of luxury. Items containing a prestigious aspect are appealing to those who want to feel exclusivity in their purchases. Companies trying to increase their revenue could focus on this desire for a more elite aesthetic.
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Gold Hard Drive
Gold Hard Drive
La Cie
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Gold and Diamond Mouse
Gold and Diamond Mouse
$24,000 Clicker
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Luxury LCDs
Luxury LCDs
LG 24 Carat Gold 71" TV
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Department Store Gold Bouillon
Department Store Gold Bouillon
Harrods Aurous Product Offering is Luxe But Lucrative
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Gold as Seasoning
Gold as Seasoning
Orogourmet Uses Gold Leaves, Salt and Dust in Fine Dining
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44
ATMs for Gold
ATMs for Gold
The Emirates Palace Hotel Has a Gold-Giving ATM
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43
Gold Leaf Chocolates
Gold Leaf Chocolates
Ingest Your Wealth, Starting at $5
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42
Golden Upcycled Art
Golden Upcycled Art
Barclay Douglas Uses Plastic Bags to Make Fools Gold
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24k Gold Handbags
24k Gold Handbags
The Limited Edition Fendi Peekaboo Bag
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40
Glittering Gold Paillettes
Glittering Gold Paillettes
Shimmering Dress For the Holidays
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39
Gold Hello Kitty Business Cards
Gold Hello Kitty Business Cards
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Gold Bandage Rings
Gold Bandage Rings
Alyssa Dee Kraus Designs
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Gold Plated Porsche
Gold Plated Porsche
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36
Hand-Painted Keyboards
Hand-Painted Keyboards
Gold Boards & More
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35
$600 Custom USBs
$600 Custom USBs
8MG 18k Gold Memory Stick
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34
$5,000 Playing Cards
$5,000 Playing Cards
Gold Hello Kitty Deck
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24 Carat Gold iPod
24 Carat Gold iPod
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Plastic Fantastic Gold Sofa by Studio JSPR
Plastic Fantastic Gold Sofa by Studio JSPR
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Edible 24k Gold Laced Chocolate
Edible 24k Gold Laced Chocolate
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Gold As Fashion
Gold As Fashion
Bras, Eyeglasses and Accessories All Created Out of Gold
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Very Thin Gold Rings
Very Thin Gold Rings
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Gold Dipped Hot Spots
Gold Dipped Hot Spots
24K Lounge
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27
Solid Gold and Diamond Fishing Lures and Jeweled Flies
Solid Gold and Diamond Fishing Lures and Jeweled Flies
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Bold Gold Bangles
Bold Gold Bangles
Numero February 2010 Mixes Wild & Tribal
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25
22K Gold Wrench Set
22K Gold Wrench Set
Craftsman Pimps Mechanics
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24
$24,000 Sneakers
$24,000 Sneakers
Pure Gold Sport Shoes
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23
Apple Mines Diamonds & Gold
Apple Mines Diamonds & Gold
Luxury Mac Book Pro
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22
Extravagant Chess Set
Extravagant Chess Set
Diamonds & Gold Don't Play Games
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Luxury Eateries
Luxury Eateries
Dolce & Gabbana's Gold Restaurant
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24K Gold PCs
24K Gold PCs
Gaiser High-End Offers Luxurious First Class Computers
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Olympic Lifestyle Gold Shoes
Olympic Lifestyle Gold Shoes
Nike Limited Edition Metal
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Gold Bar Doorstop
Gold Bar Doorstop
Flooring Design By Arik Levy
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Goldplated Jeans
Goldplated Jeans
Kohzo Denim Disco Pants
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Real Gold Beauty Threading
Real Gold Beauty Threading
24K Gold Facelift
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15
Tan Lotion with $24K Gold Dust from Mariah Carey
Tan Lotion with $24K Gold Dust from Mariah Carey
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14
Fast Food Jewelry
Fast Food Jewelry
Gold Burger Necklaces
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13
Sporty Gold Ballerinas
Sporty Gold Ballerinas
Puma Nuala Metallic Slip-On Yoga Shoes
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12
24k Gold Sex Toys
24k Gold Sex Toys
Aptly Named, 'F*ck'
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11
Opulent Snakeskin and Gold RAZR2
Opulent Snakeskin and Gold RAZR2
Motorola RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition
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10
Gold Footwear On The Green
Gold Footwear On The Green
Puma Golf Shoes
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9
Gold Pills
Gold Pills
Ingest Your Wealth
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8
Lambskin and Gold Champagne Bottles
Lambskin and Gold Champagne Bottles
Moet & Chandon ‘Midnight Gold'
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7
Pure Gold Swim Suit
Pure Gold Swim Suit
Bling Your Bikini
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6
Sequined Gold Pants for Men
Sequined Gold Pants for Men
Dior Homme Spring 2009 Collection
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5
$108,880 iPhone Shells
$108,880 iPhone Shells
Pimp Out Your Mobile With GnG's Gold & Diamond Case
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4
24 Karat Gold Facial Treatment
24 Karat Gold Facial Treatment
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3
Gold Flake Champagne
Gold Flake Champagne
Gold-Cuvée With 23K Gold
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2
80s Glam Jewelry
80s Glam Jewelry
WGACA Offers Gold Vintage Chanel Jewelry That Your Mom Could've Worn
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Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Andreas Strauss Makes Mobile Food a Little More Luxe
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