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Wednesday, 13th August 2008 (2226 views)

A luxury jeweller has created a collection of gold pieces to help fans celebrate and remember the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

In the collection from Roberto Coin is a golden sneaker which is made of high-tech 24-karat gold varnished nappa leather.

To complete the look of the $31,000 (£24,654) running shoe, it comes with an 18-karat gold clasp.

Boxing fans may be interested in the 18-karat white gold boxing glove from Mr Coin's Tiny Treasure collection.

Along with the sporting items, the range of gold items also includes cultural objects, including an 18-karat white gold panda.

Pandas are an endangered species and are often portrayed as the national animal of China where they reside in the Sichuan province.

The animal was selected as one of the five symbols of good luck for the Olympics.

According to Mr Coin, "the Olympic Panda symbolizes balance and coexistence of mankind with nature".

The other good luck mascots include a fish, a Tibetan antelope, a swallow and the Olympic flame.

 

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