 The Gluco(M) Wristband is designed to help simplify the life of diabetic. The futuristic bracelet is able to track glucose levels through bodily fluids, gathered by an electrical flow. The Gluco(M) also stores previous glucose readings and comes with a built-in chamber that stores insulin cartridges. While this wristband is currently only a concept, this 3-in-1 medical device was designed to help diabetics keep a closer eye on their overall health.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Diabetic Wristbands
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Jews' jewelry from Holocaust donated to memorial
AP – Jewelry donated by Holocaust survivor Meyer Hack, 95, not seen, is on display during an event at the …By ARON HELLER, Associated Press Writer Aron Heller, Associated Press Writer
As a slave laborer in Auschwitz, Meyer Hack was forced to sort through the tattered clothing stripped off inmates before they were sent to the gas chambers. He gathered valuable belongings hidden inside the clothes, stuffed them in a sock, hid them and later spirited them to freedom.
On Monday, the 95-year-old survivor now living in Boston donated eight pieces of gold, silver and diamond-studded jewelry to Israel's Holocaust memorial, Yad Vashem, as a tribute to the original owners, who perished.
via http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090616/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_holocaust_jewelry
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Win A Glow by Sheila Fajl Circle Link Bib Necklace
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Quintessence gold-plated turntable from Transrotor
Remember DaVinciAudio Labs’ AAS Gabriel turntable with gold-leafing on it? Now the time has come to revive the memories, with Transrotor’s Quintessence for those with deep pockets. The luxury turntable comes with a lustrous layer of chrome and gold to give it classier look. The turntable appears to be something more like a piece of art crafted for the purpose of showing up in a museum. It is designed to create quality music output by zeroing noise and vibrations by means of isolating the pick-up arm from the rest of the body. As the product page suggests, the clear style of the device, the audio output of highest quality, exclusivity and the absolutely mature musical qualities are a few advantages of the turntable that convince a buyer to shell out a hefty amount of $38,790 to get his or her hands on one. By incorporating all standard traits of the manufacturer, this device utilizes hydrodynamic bearings with black acrylic gilt weights embedded in the (bearing) reservoir. The turntable weighs around 70 kg.
Via: Product Page / Bornrich
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Halloween Costumes Ideas For Pregnancy - Accessorizing Baby Bumps
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| As these ladies in the gallery demonstrate, you can look pretty awesome, despite being pregnant on Halloween, and what a great photograph to show your children one day. Source: coolest-homemade-costumes Via: urlesque |
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
$60,000 wristwatch that is impossible to counterfeit
The luxury wristwatch market is flooded with fakes these days, and it’s kinda hard to tell the difference between the two. But now, Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin is claiming to have made a wristwatch that is impossible to counterfeit. Dubbed the Quai de I’lle, the watch features invisible UV marking, laser perforations, high-security inks, and other techniques employed to secure passports and currencies. Some of the models available in this watch collection tout tiny text on the dials, which can be read only with the help of a magnifying glass. Pricing starts at $12,000 for the “impossible to counterfeit” wristwatch and can go as high as $60,000, depending on the styles and deterrents used. They have plans to make 800 Quai de I’lles a year.
Via: Gizmodo/Dvice/ Bornrich
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The Gold iPhone
In case just having an iPhone isn't good enough of a statement for you, soon you'll be able to have an iPhone plated in 24 carat gold. I'm not going to say it looks bad, because it doesn't (it is an iPhone, after all!), but I will say the concept is a little over the top and a bit ridiculous -- especially once people realize it is in fact real gold.There's not much space to put the gold on an iPhone so not sure if the price (which is still TBA) will reflect that or not. Just don't add any diamonds anywhere, please (although I'm sure that's next...).
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Gold and Jeweled Chess Set
Royalty in ancient India played a form of Chess called Shatranj. Sadly, all they had was silk cloth board and usual dice. If they knew about the latest artistic investment in the game of Chess, they would have been amazed. For instance, The Art Of War board and dice, designed by Victor F. Scharstein. Imagine rhodium and gold chess pieces dancing at your command on a decked up ebony board.
Every piece is tastefully decorated with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and other precious stones. Even the legs of the board are all gold- having eight all gold balls. It will be priced at nearly $50,000. It is said that all other parts of the game such as the lock and the key, the hinges and the handle are made of gold. I can imagine how much motivation a thief will have to break open the lock and get away with it.
My other concern is that of functionality itself. Would not so much of glitter distract the attention away from the game? But may be that is also a positive point if you twist the argument a little.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Elton John’s ‘J’ brooch To Fetch $22,000 at Bonhams
A sapphire-and-diamond brooch once worn by legendary musician Elton John while filming his music videos “I don’t wanna go on with you like that,” is all set to go under hammer this week. Designed like a “J,”the art deco piece worn by John in 1988 is now estimated to generate sales of 12,000-15,000 pounds (US$22,330-27,900) at Bonhams auction house in London on 25 September. The 1930s-era brooch features brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds and oval-cut and circular-cut sapphires. The brooch, on sale this autumn at Bonhams, has an estimate value of 12,000-15,000 pounds (US$22,330-27,900).
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
10 Gold Fashions - Plus: Jennifer Hudson’s Glittering Style
| Jennifer Hudson is engaged to David Otunga, her reality star beau from the show, I Love New York 2. As Jennifer Hudson’s engagement puts her in the media limelight today, we thought it an appropriate time to highlight that she is also a ravishing style icon. Most notably, she knows how to rock today’s hottest trends—like gold—on her curvaceous bod. The photo gallery shows some of Jennifer Hudson’s best fashions, including her golden gown at the recent Toronto International Film Festival and a stunning gold coat I wish I could get my hands on! The Dream Girls actress, first black model to appear on Vogue magazine and 2004 American Idol finalist is quite a catch, but her resume is only expanding. Apart from recording for the Sex and the City soundtrack, she’ll be debuting a solo album, Jennifer Hudson, on September 30, and will make it back to the big screen on October 17 in The Secret Life of Bees. From the gallery, it’s clear Jennifer Hudson loves to shine… it makes you wonder, will she get married in gold too? via trendhunter | 6110 Views  |
Friday, September 12, 2008
$100,000 Barbie Dolls - The Diamond Castle Collection Doll
Barbie is continuing her climb into upscale. This latest Barbie doll won’t go on sale, but it is said to be worth $94,800. Its a promotional item in the for the “Barbie and the Diamond Castle” presentation, which releases on DVD soon.
There are 44 round-cut stones, including 318 real diamonds, on her attire. Her entire accessory, a tiara, slippers, earrings, necklace, bracelet and the ring have all been made out diamonds and white gold.
According to Giancarlo Melloni, Barbie brand manager in Mexico, the film, "whose main theme is diamonds," touches on topics important to girls such as "friendship, music and shiny jewels." The presentation was accompanied by a ballet that reproduced a classic palace dance from fairy tales, featuring a glamourous flesh-and-blood Barbie. (azcentral) 
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via trendhunter
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Real Gold Beauty Threading - 24K Gold Facelift
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The newest facelift on the market is the gold thread facelift, which involves a 24-carat gold mesh framework being sewn permanently under the surface of the skin.
The patient remains awake as four yards of gold thread are inserted, the only painkiller being dozens of local anesthetic injections applied to the face.
At a cost of around £2,000, the facelift takes three months to show the results, as the gold mesh stimulates the body’s own production of collagen, which in turn plumps up the skin naturally.
The procedure can be used on the neck, décolletage, hands, arms, legs, abdomen and even the buttocks.
Stitch by stitch guide
1. The areas to be treated are covered with a numbing cream and injected with local anesthetic.
2. The 24 carat, 0.1mm diameter, 99 per cent pure gold thread is implanted into the anaesthetised area, threaded within the skin under the epidermis using a 1mm gauge needle and a blanket-type stitch to create a net-like structure that will provide a mechanical support to the overlying skin.
3. The thread must be implanted accurately into the ‘papillary dermis’ - the layer of skin directly beneath the surface.
4. The doctor repeats this process in all the areas to be treated.
5. The face is cleaned and make-up can be applied to cover up bruised or red areas.
via trendhunter
Monday, July 21, 2008
Fishy Hip Hotel - The Pearl Hotel in San Diego
There’s something fun and “fishy” going on at The Pearl Hotel, San Diego. This new 23-room boutique property opens on August 30th. Attached are photos of two guest rooms and an image of Greta the Goldfish, who’s been getting a lot...
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Sarah Jessica Parker Singlehandedly Bringing Back Pearls?
Sarah Jessica Parker has been wearing a lot of pearls lately. In the Sex and the City movie, her character Carrie Bradshaw is seen wearing opera-length pearls in many different scenes. The 32-inch strand of 8.5-millimeter akoya cultured pearls is showcased in a scene is which she climbs into bed with "Mr. Big" wearing the pearls with undies and a tank top. The necklace is from Mikimoto and sells for $11,900. Sarah Jessica Parker has also been sporting pearls in her real life showing up at several press events this season in both white and black pearl necklaces in various lengths. via luxuist
Friday, May 16, 2008
Every Woman Needs Her Pearls
Every Woman Needs Her Pearls
If so, check out Tahitian pearls, personally I like their black pearls. And if bigger is better with you than South Sea pearls are the way to
If so, check out Tahitian pearls, personally I like their black pearls. And if bigger is better with you than South Sea pearls are the way to
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
$27 Million Replica - Beijing Da Shui Fa Fountain
For about $28 million dollars, this overwhelming model of the Da Shui Fa (Grand Waterworks) Fountain can be yours.
Its composition consists of an opulent combination of luxury minerals including gold, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, pearls, jades, crystals, and emeralds.
The original garden is located near Beijing University, and was originally found at Yuanming Yuan (Garden of Perfect Splendour) or Summer Palace as its better known.
The replica will be sold at auction for charity.
[via trendhunter.com]
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Freshwater pearls
Generally speaking, freshwater pearls are not as round as saltwater pearls, and they do not have the same sharp luster and shine as akoya pearls. However, they appear in a wide variety of shapes and natural colors, and they tend to be less expensive than saltwater pearls, making them very popular with younger people and designers. As freshwater pearls are solid nacre, they are also quite durable, resisting chipping, wear, and degeneration.
Freshwater pearls differ from other cultured pearls in that the great majority are not bead-nucleated. Freshwater mollusks are nucleated by creating a small incision in the fleshy mantle tissue of a 6 to 12 month old mussel, and inserting a 3mm square piece of mantle tissue from a donor mussel.
The Japanese have a distinguished history of culturing freshwater pearls as well. Lake Biwa was once world renowned for producing high-quality freshwater pearls produced by the Hyriopsis schlegeli (Biwa pearly mussel) mussel. However, in the mid 1970's pearl farming all but came to a halt due to pollution in this lake that was once synonymous with freshwater pearls.
Freshwater pearls cover the widest range of color and shape than any other pearl type. Originally these pearls were marketed as a lower quality, inexpensive alternative to akoya pearls. For this reason, they were typically used by jewelry designers for pieces that favored design over the gems themselves. However, since the 1990s, a class of freshwater pearls(AA-AAA quality) that are round and lustrous have emerged which rival akoya pearls in both quality and value. Freshwater pearls cover the widest range of options for pearl buyers in size, shape and color.
Freshwater pearls differ from other cultured pearls in that the great majority are not bead-nucleated. Freshwater mollusks are nucleated by creating a small incision in the fleshy mantle tissue of a 6 to 12 month old mussel, and inserting a 3mm square piece of mantle tissue from a donor mussel.
The Japanese have a distinguished history of culturing freshwater pearls as well. Lake Biwa was once world renowned for producing high-quality freshwater pearls produced by the Hyriopsis schlegeli (Biwa pearly mussel) mussel. However, in the mid 1970's pearl farming all but came to a halt due to pollution in this lake that was once synonymous with freshwater pearls.
Freshwater pearls cover the widest range of color and shape than any other pearl type. Originally these pearls were marketed as a lower quality, inexpensive alternative to akoya pearls. For this reason, they were typically used by jewelry designers for pieces that favored design over the gems themselves. However, since the 1990s, a class of freshwater pearls(AA-AAA quality) that are round and lustrous have emerged which rival akoya pearls in both quality and value. Freshwater pearls cover the widest range of options for pearl buyers in size, shape and color.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Mother of Pearls , symbolism that represents fertility and rebirth
Pearl is associated by Christian as symbol of love and purity. It also symbolize of tears, to provide love and fertility and to ward off evil.
The colors of pearls also have sometimes been associated with certain qualities: black or gold with wealth, blue with love, pink with success.
[via pearl-guide]
Nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl, is the basic substance which is secreted by oysters and mollusks to form the inside of their shells.
Mother of Pearls symbolism represents fertility and rebirth.
Mother-of-pearl is the basic substance which is secreted by oysters and mollusks to form the inside of their shells. It is the same substance which forms pearls.
In the mid-20th century, mother-of-pearl was also used to produce shiny buttons for clothing. South Sea pearls became the area staple, this small town thrived on the Pinctada maxima mother-of-pearl business.
Mother-of-pearl is now used as the nucleus in pearl cultivation. The shell of a mussel is cut into squares and then run through a process which rounds the pieces into beads. These beads are then implanted into the oysters which then secrete nacre upon the mother-of-pearl beads to form the cultured pearl.
[via pearl-guide]
Mother of pearl is a really popular jewelry accessory , and it's very affordable. You'll find it in a online jeweler store that has colors ranging from pastels to brighter and bolder shades, all with that deep glow that mother of pearl is so famous for. Put one or more of these mother of pearl necklaces , bracelets,rings, jewelry pendants on your holiday shopping list.
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