Gemstones and Precious stones
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- Diamond Encrusted Toothpick SleeveE.K.D.O. unveiled the first diamond encrusted toothpick sleeve. Each Icepik is hand crafted, encased on a 18k gold (white, yellow, rose) , the Icepiks feature up to 3.5 carats of diamonds and you can create any custom design that you like.
This is one of the most unique and popular jewelry items in the entertainment industry. This diamond-encrusted toothpick sleeve is the newest accessory in couture jewelry and celebrities such as Chris Brown and Ja Rule. The inspiration behind the Icepiks product? Some hip-hop artists such as as P. Diddy and E-40, they always have toothpicks in their mouth.
According to sixshots.com created gold toothpick products and other celebrities have had them and worn them before, but they weren’t very usable. So they decided to create something where you could still use your toothpick. Once you put your toothpick in there [toothpick sleeve] you’ll never really want to have a toothpick in your mouth without an Icepik at the end of it.
via:sixshots
Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:09:00 +0000 - Crystal Studded Toilet bowl
We recently post some luxurious household furnitures and appliances: Diamond TV, Diamond Fridge and a luxurious washing machine.
And now heres a Swarovski crystal-studded toilet bowl. A company Jemal Wright bath designs, known for designing luxurious bathroom fixtures create this one of a kind toilet bowl covered in Swarovski crystals with a price of $75,000.
And they is also have a crystal-studded sink to match as well. Yah! you might get amazed with this Gold Plated toilet bowl and sink, but this one is really cool. Perfect for this Christmas, But wait! theres more! the artist is also planning to complete an ice-encrusted double slipper tub by spring of 2008.
Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:32:00 +0000 - Diamond Studded Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers
Atlanta’s Laced Up Boutique reportedly selling pairs of diamond-studded Nike Air Force 1’s for $50,000. Whew!! Hip-hop singer Antwan Patton, aka Big Boi, was presented this exclusive pair of diamond encrusted Nike So Cal 1's at the Solitaire Kicks launch party. This sneakers were studded with 11 carats of chocolate champagne diamonds.
Laced Up partnered with Prriya & Chintans took the “So Cal” Air Force 1’s, which retail for $225, and flooded it with 11 karat diamonds around the Nike logo which is cast in gold metal. The diamonds are studded in casings held together by a fine gold stitching. Outkast’s Big Boi get a pair of this bling sneakers for “free”, compliments of Laced Up. Laced Up’s owner, Ernel Dawkins, expects the sneakers to be a big hit with his celebrity clientele.via:sixshots
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:46:00 +0000 - Diamond PS2 Controller
If you are a big computer gamer you might want to have this one. A diamond encrusted Sony Playstation controller. This controller is made up of solid 18k solid white gold and over 68.34ct of black diamonds.
It's actually a pendant, and not a real controller. This kinda geeky piece of jewelry but still looks unique. Still guessing whats the exact prize, but definitely a little over the usual standard Playstation controller. A perfect gift this Christmas!
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:05:00 +0000 - Golden Santa Claus Statue
A Japanese store first unveiled a Diamond Christmas Tree, and now a Japanese precious metals jewelry retailer unveiled a Santa Claus statue made of pure gold and 1.7 ct of diamonds. A 200 million yen (US$1,817,355) golden Santa Claus displayed at Shinsaibashi store 1 F in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district Tuesday, November 20, 2007.
This golden Santa Claus statue measures approximately 42-centimeter (1 foot, 5-inch) tall and weighs solid 20kg. With 23 beads total of 1.7-carat of diamonds that decorate the belt buckle. The gold Santa carries a gifts bag which is also made of gold is filled with 10 gold coins. The world’s most expensive Santa figure take 3 months each to make. This Santa Claus figures will be displayed one each in Tokyo and Osaka, western Japan, until December 25.
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:44:00 +0000 - Montblanc's Limited Edition Diamond Pen
The pen titled “Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81” was displayed in Monaco at the VIP charity gala honoring Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Only 81 pieces of the Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81 pens have been made. The number 81 has been taken since Rainier was 81 when he died in 2005.
The skeletonized fountain-pen of 18K white gold decorated with diamonds and rubies studded totaling more than 8 carats. It includes 996 diamonds cut with facets and 92 rubies form a network trough inner workings of the writing instrument. 19 more rubies, measuring 4.4 x 2.5 mm, surround the clip ring on the cap and the 18K gold nib is set with two rubies. Adorned with a small crown derived from Prince Rainier’s signet.
The pen is worth 200,000 euros. 51 percent of the sales will go to the Princess Grace Foundation. Montblanc released this limited edition pen. Montblanc, globally recognized for its classic Luxury jewelries, leather goods and writing instruments.
via: bornrich
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:41:00 +0000 - 24k Gold Pill?
What a golden pill? Yes a real gold capsule. A 0.75" long Golden Pills with a price of $429 each. This 24k gold leaf capsules is designed by Tobias Wong, a well known for his skills in turning everyday items into objects of desire and co-designed with Ju$t Another Rich Kid. The said pill is to increase your self-worth! Not really sure about that.Tell everybody that you swallowed a $429 worth of pill!. This luxury product is still available in this website, just for those who can afford it. I can't imagine swallowing a gold ring.. LOL. But what ever this guy thinking when he design this pill? This is one is on the list of precious item.
Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:20:00 +0000 - Diamond Fridge
You might have seen other appliances encrusted in diamonds like Diamond TV, but theres more. LG launched this diamond encrusted fridge into the market in a limited run of 200 units, released in the Taiwan market only.
LG have brought home with its R-U719GWN three door fridge. At first glance it looks like a normal fridge with its usual high tech features such as an ice-maker and LCD but panel, but fridge's handle and logo are diamond studded with 4900 Swarovski crystals. With a price approximately US$3900.
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:13:00 +0000 - Diamond Ipod Case
You might have seen those diamond-encrusted ipods, but what if you already have an ordinary ipod? .A jewelry company has come up with a way to bling up this music player with a new diamond-encrusted case for Apple’s iPod nano. This case is made up of 586 diamonds (a total of 10.36 carats) and set on 120g of 14k white gold. The case probably weighs more than the Nano itself.
This case costs $12,495, and will be available for special order at select International Gem and Jewelry shows or via the group's Web site. You can be sure that your iPod Nano is safe from scratches and knocks. Although there is no guarantee that you won’t get robbed.
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:59:00 +0000 - Japanese Diamond Christmas Tree
A Japanese department store, The Takashimaya's Nihombashi store in Tokyo is offering a diamond studded Christmas tree for $1.8 million, according to AFP. A Christmas tree with 400 diamonds sourced from southern Africa and Australia weigh100 carats. The 40 centimeters (16 inches) high tinsel-tree-shaped tower of preserved roses, and accompanied with a souvenir of a teddy bear. Based on a design by Parisian flower boutique Claude Quinquaud. The tree, designed to serve as the centerpiece attraction of the store, will be put on display and open for sale from Wednesday to December 4, the company said.
Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:19:00 +0000 - Washing Machine used to make diamonds
Yes, Samsung created the Hauzen, which features technology similar to the one that used when shaping diamonds. They also known for creating a luxurious washing machine.
This apparently causes your precious gear to have a better wash-through, with the clothes-fibres remaining unscorched, and even your water and electricity consumption are reduced. Wash your clothes and shape a diamonds at the same time.. LOL. Whatever this machine made of, it really looks classy especially when it comes with that Asian chick.
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:15:00 +0000 - Diamond ATM Card: made out of real diamonds
Smart Card maker GK Power has been contracted by Dubai First Bank to produce 1,000 diamond-studded credit card. These super-expensive cards are obviously designed to reign in the biggest of the big spenders, only if you can pass the cut for the high-status prerequisites. And banks really want to attract these big spenders. GK Power, a Seoul-based smart card maker and online game provider, developed the luxury card and began selling it to local and overseas banks last year. Recently, it signed a $175,000 contract with Dubai First Bank in September to supply 1,000 cards worth 300 times more than conventional plain plastic cards for the bank's most valued clients. The company is looking to step into in the U.S., China, Europe and the Middle East.
Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:00:00 +0000 - Yellow Diamond
Some people believe that yellow means poor quality or less desirable and valuable than white diamonds. While this is true of faintly coloured or off-white diamonds, intensely coloured diamonds are very attractive, rare and expensive. Fancy yellow diamonds come in a broad range of shades ranging from light yellow to a rich canary colour.
Yellow Diamonds get their color from nitrogen being present at the time they are formed, Other colors may also be reproduced such as blue, green or pink which are a result of the addition of Boron or from irradiation after synthetisation. The hues can range from pale sunshine yellow to bright canary yellow and from champagne to amber hues. All colours have different psychological effects. Yellow is a high attention colour, and can be perceived more quickly than other colours.
Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:41:00 +0000 - Diamond TV
The diamond encrusted LCD. This YALOS Diamond LCD TV from Keymat is arguably the most expensive LCD TV ever made. The LCD panel is plated with white gold and studded with 20 carats worth of diamonds. With the price of $130,000, this is currently the most expensive TV that money can buy. Available in different screen sizes that max out at 46". Its like watching TV with a night stars!
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:13:00 +0000 - Diamond Soccer Ball
From the designer Bernard Maquin comes this luxurious item. The diamond soccer ball made from gold and encrusted with brilliant cut diamonds. Bernard Maquin designed several piece of luxurios sports item like the diamond encrusted golf ball and the diamond-studded chess set.
A 9.43 carat diamond Soccer Ball with 14 carat White Gold is currently listed on Ebay with a price of $3,685. A perfect Christmas gifts for those soccer fans out there.
Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:16:00 +0000
