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Showing posts with label diamonds. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

$27 Million Replica - Beijing Da Shui Fa Fountain

$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, November 20, 2007

Puma Golf Shoes made of gold

Shoelace Jewelry that are made gold and diamonds has been introduced to the shoes industry. Here is another trend of footwear that could be matched with your sneakers and shoelace. The shoes lover will like to know it and could be part of their gold collection. It will definitely change shoes are worn . Definitely this is the next things to buy.

This is the Puma Golf shoes made of gold that can used by the golfer. For sure, the golfer would not like to use it and step on the grass. Maybe the Puma has the reason why they like this Puma Gold Shoes. Puma made the Concorde Gold shoes that really are meant to wear on the course. Wet or dry, the leather shoes are waterproof and breathable.

There’s no other reason to buy these gold golf shoes other than you just wanting to show off. .

[via trendhunter]

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Swiss Army Prestige USB drives made of gold, silver, and diamond

Swissbit Victorinox Prestige Swiss Army USB knife


You might have seen the Swiss Army USB encrusted with diamonds and the Limited Edition Swiss Army Knives.

Here is another Victorinox Swiss Army product on which you can use as necklace and as your storage files in hand.

According to Gadgets, Swissbit has teamed up with Victorinox , a knife manufacturer and
has become the supplier of knives to the Swiss army. And they have announced to expand the Swiss Army weapons/USB keys.

Swissbit introduced the new Swissmemory Prestige line of USB drives line up , gold, sterling silver and diamonds plated knives with USB attachments and can be upgraded to a higher capacity drive as storage needs warrant.

The 1GB and 2GB beats will be released on November 15th, for $278 and $419, respectively. While the Prestige models price start at $1750 and you can bet that's not for the iced-out edition.

Swissbit's Prestige Swiss Army USB keys is around $1,200 and no word on how much that diamond-encrusted one goes for.

[via Gadgets] Luxist

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Christmas decorations made of diamond and gold

Christmas spirit is now felt around the world. Everybody is busy preparing for the coming of the Yuletide season such as adding christmas decorations in our house, shopping for christmas gifts , sending a christmas cards whether electronic mail or postal, preparing foods that make the Christmas so special and a get together party to our family and to our friends.

By before that, let's decorated our house with the Christmas decorations like this one. It is different because it is Christmas decoration with Diamond Stripe


Christmas Decorations Diamond Stripe Ribbon Decorations

According to christmas-forever.com, this Christmas Decorations Diamond Stripe Ribbon Decorations 2.5 inches by 10 yards Christmas Decorations Diamond Stripe Ribbon Decoration ...
Price : $13.98




Hanging decoration plated finish of 23-carat gold

According to historicroyalpalaces, this 2007 hanging decoration was inspired by The Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross, which has been used at every coronation since it was made for Charles II in 1661. The magnificent 530-carat Cullinan I - the world's largest top quality cut diamond - was added in 1910. This ornament is made from pewter with a plated finish of 23-carat gold. The surround contains white enamel, and the stones are good quality glass simulations.
Price:£21.95

" It is a Merry Christmas to All!"

Friday, November 9, 2007

Louis Vuitton USB Necklace created of white or yellow gold

Here is another bling bling luxury gadget and jewelry accessories that could be a fashion statement . Elite USB Stick is a luxury gadget decorated with diamonds and gold.

If you need to carry Flash memory as to saved files without any hassle why not try the Louis Vuitton USB Necklace embedded in gold, diamonds, ostrich leather and more. It is a memory drive that looks like a luxury fashion accessory.

Louis Vuitton USB Necklace is the ultimated gadget for the dizmo geeks. The USB Necklace was designed by the famous designer of LV USB Design, Fred de Garilhe. He will created of white or yellow gold. The usage of ostrich leather or black alligator leather adds an extra oomph to it. Some of them will have a digital watch or an analog watch on this curved looking case. The highlight is the lock and key that appears to actually lock the the cap on and is symbol of the fact that you secure your data on the device.

[via trendhunter]


Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Gold Baby Rattles


If there is a diamond pacifier that could help baby to stop crying , and here is another luxury toys, that could help baby to released boredom.

As parent, we like our children to be spoil with the luxury toys, like the diamond encrusted pacifier and gold baby rattles , our children will surely like it.

The baby Rattles from HBC comes a collection of hand-tuned sixteen tone baby rattles. It is made of German silver and plated in silver, 14k gold, or hematite, these rattles are so unique it might be hard to hand them over to the baby. I'm not one to worry about metals for my baby to actually use but one of these would make a wonderful gift . The elongated' styles with a blue suede pouch is for safe keeping and cost $70-$200.

Why not try it for your baby?

[via luxist]

Friday, October 26, 2007

Historical Pearls Exhibited at National Museum of Natural History in Paris

National Museum of Natural History in Paris has recently opened an exhibition to celebrate the collection of historical pearls. Known as “Perles, une histoire naturelle in French” (translated to English as Pearls a natural history), the exhibition would run from 25 October to 10 March 2008.

Pearls symbolize grace and purity and for this reason people love pearls from the old time..

Pearls; A Natural History tells the story in rich detail about famous jewelry collection from famous people around the world. It was originally developed by the American Museum of Natural History in NY and the filed Museum in Chicago..

The exhibition features half a million pearls including pearls and jewelries which have historical and aesthetic values around the world. You will discover how mollusks form pearls and will be amazed with a variety of their colors, shapes and sizes.

The highlights of the exhibition are:

A mussel shell of the Biwa Lake festooned with cultured pearls blister.

The Marie-Antoinette pearls Necklace

Featured below is a brooch offered by Prince Albert to Queen Victoria (Great-Britain 1843) on their heir 3rd wedding anniversary. The brooch is decorated with pearls, amethysts, garnet, chrysoberyls.

The Kuweit pearl with a rose shaped diamond

The biggest soft water pearl “Hope Pearl” with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, enamel and gold

Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to experience Pearl World! And Pearls a natural history

[via elitechoice]


Monday, October 22, 2007

Shoelace Jewelry that are made gold and diamonds

Shoelace Jewelry - Gold & Diamond Ends (GALLERY)

A lot of bling-bling accesories has been introduced to the shoes industry, sneakers and shoelace could be part of it. But with this new jewelry collection like shoelace jewelry, it will definitely change sneakers are worn. Sneakers could be in trends and won’t look good if it is not adorn with jewelry. Why not try the shoelace jewelry? it is fashionable in the street, your a hip-hop anymore now that Ends are on the market. With this new brand of stylish shoelace jewelries , this could change the way shoes and sneakers are worn. Shoelace jewelries features made pieces in
18k black gold with black diamonds and 24k yellow gold with white diamonds and white diamond bridal. [via trendhunter]

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Bling accessories that is made of gold



Ipod made of 24 Carat Gold, proving that your music is so precious.

iPod made of gold? I think, you would like to have this kind of bling bling gadget.This is the latest iPod model and made by Apple . iPod is made of 24 carat gold proving that your music is so precious. The iPod available in gold include the 8GB Nano and the 30GB or 80GB iPod Video. Would you like to own this Ipod gold plated? It is worth $600 and $800.
[via trendhunter]


Swallowing Gold- Wedding pills


A wedding pills, I knew I had to include these objects. They are two solid gold pills that are digested during the wedding ritual in lieu of wedding rings. I’ve covered several relationship based products recently, and imagine this couple swallowing the pills.

[via trendhunter]

Gold Coke Spoon by McDonald's Cease that Generates Publicity

Gold Coke Spoon #1 was designed about a year ago, but the designers were recently given a desist letter from McDonald’s because their Coke Spoon #2 looked like a McDonald’s stir stick. As a result, the publicity is driving up the popularity of their entire line.

[trendhunter]

Pencil - Graf von Faber-Castell Perfect Pencil made of gold and stainless steel

Faber-Castell is celebrating the 250th celebration and they come up with a special accessory that will surely like by the children. They decided to create a special edition of Graf von Faber-Castell Perfect Pencil in commemoration for their anniversary. Faber-Casterl Perfect Pencil comes in white gold or stainless steel that you can found on Ebay website for about €9,000 (US$12,800). The writer built the perfect pencil , to achieves the luxury status to the 240 year old olive wood its made of and cap studded with three diamonds.
[via trendhunter]



Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Luxury Things that are made of gold and diamonds


Pure Gold Sport Shoes

This pair of pure gold shoes sneakers was presented at a press briefing for the 2007 Shanghai Golden Grand Prixat. The $24,000 shoes were made to honor the events record breaker. The footwear is 26 cm in length and are made of 620 grams of pure gold. [via trendhunter]

Gold Bar Doorstop By Arik Levy

These gold flash plated doorstops were designed by Tel Aviv designer, Arik Levy for French design company, ENO. The limited edition gold bars are only found in the most exclusive design stores in France, Denmark and Japan.

[via trendhunter]

Imperial Majesty Perfume With Diamonds & Gold-Luxury Scent

Imperial Majesty Perfume is the most exclusive smelling stuff on the planet and produced 10 bottles of this fragrance and are only offering 5 bottles for sale. At $215,000USD, you get more than the odor-laden liquid inside; you get a Baccarat crystal bottle that has five-carat white diamonds on it and is decorated with an 18 carat-gold collar.
[via trendhunter]

Diamond Studded LCD TV

With a 100,000 Euros price tag, this TV will probably be the most expensive in the world. No wonder, as it features high end technology, modern design and of course, it is studded with diamonds and white gold. Do you want to try this?

[via trendhunter]

Branded Bling Necklace - Freaky Collage of Logos in Gold

This Bling Bling necklace promoted as the “most branded product in the world,” is a textured pendant necklace that takes industrial cues from household brands to distinguish its artful design! [via trendhunter]

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Gold Hearing Aid as bling medical gadget


It seems that the medical industry had been aware with the medical bracelets that turned into fashionable jewelry. According to Trend hunter, the famous magazine online, had already incline that med would go bling.

As digital aid technology advanced wearers have increasing proud of the devices and effect on they their lives. With the new medical gadgets , including 24-karat gold hearing aid, complete with 220 embedded diamonds by Widex.

Many people who are hard of hearing try to hide their disability by purchasing the most discreet aid possible. This bling will set back one disabled individual a deafening $50,000.

The hearing aid wearers use it as an aid and even wear them as pieces of jewelry.

Resources: trendhunter

Friday, October 5, 2007

A bling accessories that are made of gold and diamonds


Gold Stool retailed at $1.3 mn

At a jewelry shop based in east of China’s Jiangsu province, we saw an item made of gold. Do you know what it is? A Gold Stool, purely made in gold tub and weigh 50 kg. My senses cannot find an answer for why this pricey piece of furniture is being created as information regarding its sales are not available. The retailed at $1.3 million, the stool captures all my attention but restricts me to sit on it. Do you want to buy one and use it?




Saddam Hussein watch that is made of gold and diamonds

Do you know who is Saddam Hussein? He is a well-known personality and was dictator of Iraq from 1979 until 2003, when his regime was overthrown by a United States-led invasion. As we know, he likes jewelry accessories specially expensive watch , pen and sunglasses. It is Saddam Hussein, bling accessories. As told by Haitham Wihaib's. The belongings of Saddam Hussein are now set for auction.

Wihaib disclosed that Saddam’s items put on sale viz. a
custom-made gold and diamond Rolex (£100,000), Dior sunglasses (£6,000) and also a Cartier pen (£2,500) that was used to sign death warrants by Saddam were once owned by the renowned Iraqi tyrant. Wihaib is hopeful to generate sales of £350,000 ($7, 14,675) from this auction and contribute the same towards Iraqi schools.

Bejeweled Bra made of 630 grams Gold and 7.5 carats diamonds?
Desire to clothe it?

This affordable bra is for rich people who has luxurious desires for expensive accessories like this unique gold and diamond studded two piece set. A Chinese looking for luxurious bra ended with this elite bra made of 7.5 carats of South African diamonds and 630 grams of pure gold. This bejeweled bra can be an ultimate tool for the men to impart their beloved with something even they will relish.


Gold TRI Marker: World’s Most Expensive Marker:


If you are a golfer, you may know what is TRI Marker?. It is a patented marker alarms the golfer about the head lengths to remark. It can also used as a symbol of fashion by inserting a lustrous platinum chain, making a gorgeous neckpiece out of it. TRI Marker is different from usual patented mark, because it was made of gold. Tri Mark Golf, an established name in the realm of designing of Luxury golf ball markers has lately unveiled its new $10,500 Executive Series “TRI Marker.”

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

iPod shuffle filled in 18 carat gold and diamonds

iPod shuffle filled in real 18 carat gold
Do you want to own an IPod that is made of gold and with unique style ? And then, if you are dizmo addicts, you may want this? The price is expensive but a gadget that never out of style.

IPod is brand of portable media player designed by Apple. The product consists of the original style, hard drive based from IPod Classic to low-end screenless IPod Shuffle. IPod Shuffle is a digital audio player that is made in different color from blue, green pink , brushed metal and perhaps the new golden one. It is a bit more expensive than the normal Ipod Shuffle. Xexoo is a German company that is offering the Ipod Shuffle made of 18 carat gold for about $19.343. Do not worry you can upgrade it with diamonds , platinum and there is nothing more to this blinged out creation, it will be available soon. If you experience problem in using with your golden Ipod shuffle, let the company helps you and they will replace it as soon as possible. Every customer gets 24/7/365 support and the golden iPod Shuffle will be delivered in a nice wooden box in Piano style. So if your Ipod drops anywhere , you can call them for support.

Norwegian Kroner Ipod Shuffle !

Do you want to know the other collection of IPod shuffle gadget? This is the Norwegian Kroner Ipod Shuffle that are made of gold, platinum and diamonds, there is nothing more to this blinged out creation. This piece of gadget is the creation of the Norwegian and ready for sale at 40,000 USD.
Now if you want to ask why pay all that dough for a device that could be yours ?



John Harrington's Diamond iPod Shuffle


The latest on Ipod Shuffle...
The Ipod shuffle is now filled in pure gold and diamonds. John Harrington is the designer of the ultimate fashion accessories Ipod shuffle. It is made of laser etched with his signature ' Reinassance' motif and is filled with five excellent quality diamonds. The beautiful blinged creation wills set you back £300 but, that looks to be negligible for such a fine-looking creation.

So all those who are usually all ears for such a techno piece of bling have another thing to desire on!


Resources: bornrich.org

Monday, October 1, 2007

Pearl-Qatar , the island that is shaped like a string of pearls and diamonds


Do you know why it is called Pearl-Qatar? Based on history , Qatar has a cultural ties to the sea and pearl fishing is traditional mainstay of Qatari economy. Although pearling is no longer the key drive of economy but it's remain a legacy of pride for Qataris today. As we all know, Qatar is the number one region in the world which has a population in the order of 214 million.


The Design of the Island

The name of the island is derived from the style which the artificial island takes, the shape of a string of pearls. The design of the island draws from various elements such as the Arab Maghreb, the Mediterranean, and also Venetian characteristics and style.

Pearl-Qatar as the multi-billion dollar man made island

The Pearl-Qatar is set to be one of the most technologically advanced real estate projects in the world today. It is a man-made island under the coast of Doha, Qatar. The 988 acre island is shaped like a string of pearls and diamonds and will be linked to the mainland by an 4-lane, palm-tree lined super highway. The islands will provide over 40 kilometers of new coastline and will be located 20 kilometers from Doha's international airport.

The Pearl-Qatar is truly the best place to go. It is the island that become an exclusive home for lucky international residents as well as a holiday destination. They’ll also have three marinas, almost half a million square feet of high-end retail, for leisure, dining , restaurant areas and for entertainment. It will help attract top name brands and upmarket retailers. It is expected to be open for business and ready to be signed by top brand names and international groups. It is also expected to establish a new shopping venue , which will offer a wide choice of fashion, jewelry, accessories, sports equipment and much more.

"Do you want to visit the Pearl-Qatar? And enjoy the experience of staying to the multi-billion dollar man made island ... The Pearl- Qatar...

resources : realestate \ wikipedia\trendthunder

Friday, September 28, 2007

Marie Antoinette necklace that is made of pearls and to be auctioned

In the year 1973, Marie Antoinette, the French Queen gave pearls to a British government for safe keeping and after she was imprisoned the pearl was for auctioned. If you did not know who is Maried Antoinette. She is remembered for her legendary and heroic act during the French Revolution in 1793 and was executed by guillotine for the crime of treason.



Marie Antoinette
, the French Queen

On 1770, Marie Antoinette was conveyed to the Royal Palace and married The Dauphin" Louis XVII. Just before the wedding , Marie Antoinette presented with the beautiful jewels that belonging to a French dauphine. The collection included an elaborate diamond necklace which had belonged to Anne of Austria and jewelry pieces which had also belonged to Mary Queen of Scots and Catherine de' Medici. The large collection of gems was valued at approximately 2 million lives. The Dauphin and Marie Antoinette were married, with the bride wearing a dress decorated by large white hoops covered in diamonds and pearls .

According to Christie's , owner of Christie's Jewellery in London.Based on circumstantial evidence that the real owner of this pearl was the French Queen not to the Lady of Sutherland, Elizabeth Leveson-Gower. It were reportedly given to Elizabeth Leveson-Gower, wife of the British ambassador to France during the French Revolution, and were intended to help the queen if she managed to flee the country. Lady Sutherland is also believed to have guided the Austrian-born queen, her husband King Louis XVI, and their family in a failed attempt to flee France in 1791.

Marie Antoinette, pearls necklace was now on auctioned and made of rubies, diamonds and are expected to raise up to $800,000 when they are sold in December. It is to be auctioned on Dec. 12 with an estimated price of 350,000 to 400,000 pounds sterling (US$705,320 to 806,080 or 499,589 to 570,959 euro).

[via kansascity] [ elitechoice]

Monday, September 24, 2007

Most expensive wedding gown made of diamonds and pearls

A wedding is an expensive occasion for the most humble bride and groom. Do you imagine wearing the most expensive wedding gown in the world? And you could be the happiest bride in the world..

Jeweler Martin Katz and dressmaker Renee Strauss teamed up to create the most expensive wedding dress on record, featuring a stunning 150 carats worth of diamonds laced throughout the dress. Do you know that it is worth a $12 million ? From diamond laced veil, diamond shoes plus the bling factor. The wedding dress hasn't been sold and willing to discuss for a sale.


Another collection is the Yumi Katsura’s design, valued at $8.5 million. This is the second most expensive wedding dress that features 1,000 pearls and one of the world’s only two 5 carat white gold diamonds.

The world’s most expensive wedding gown was premier at the Luxury Brands Lifestyle Bridal show in February of 2006. Later in the year, Dubai’s Fashion & Diamonds show also featured a gown touted as the world’s most expensive wedding dress.


The diamond wedding gown (courtesy of The Diamond Blog)

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Sotheby auction house to sell Kelly and Calvin Klein's pearls


Sotheby auction house will sell a lots of natural pearls and diamonds jewels from the collection of Kelly and Calvin Klein as part of its "Magnificent Jewels" sale on Dec. 4.

Part of the auctions is the pieces of jewelry that include a necklace, pendant and ear clips purchased by the Kleins at Sotheby 1987 auction of "The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor" in Geneva. The jewelry have a estimated value of $2.2 million-$3.1 million.
The natural pearl and diamond necklace by Cartier that belongs to Queen Mary, who gifted it to her son, the Duke of Windsor. It contains 28 natural pearls with an emerald , diamond and estimated at $1.5 million-$2 million.

The natural pearl and diamond pendant, by Cartier, circa 1950, contains a 190.6-grain pearl capped with single-cut and round diamonds, estimated at $400,000-$600,000.

The pair of natural black and white pearl and diamond ear clips by Van Cleef and Arpels, circa 1957, are estimated at $300,000-$500,000.

Prior to the auction, the pearls will be featured in a worldwide pre-sale exhibition from Nov. 29-Dec. 4

>via nationaljewelernetwork

Friday, September 21, 2007

Lynn Nakamura’s Tahitian Pearl Slide Necklace


Jewelry items embedded with diamonds and pearls cannot never goes out of style. And can be the fashion statement in the year to come.

This necklace is embedded by Tahitian pearl designed by by gemologist Lynn Nakamura offers both beauty and attitude.
The Tahitian pearl slide necklace is made of multicolored pearls with 8 to 10mm , adjustable silk cord with signature turtleback slide in 18-carat white gold and that cost $9850.


For your information :

Los Angeles-based designer/gemologist Lynn Nakamura has quietly made a name for herself with her minimalist and sculptural approach to her creations. from Gumps

Via : elitechoice | Gumps

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Blood Diamond film starring Leonardo Di Carpio

Blood Diamond film
Blood diamond was a 2006 adventure/drama/thriller film produced and directed by Edward Shwick. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio (as Danny Archer ), Jennifer Connelly (Maddy Bowen) and Djimon Hounsou (as Solomon Vandy).

It is the African adventure that is set in Sierra Leone Circa 1999,
a time when the nation was in the midst of a horrific war. Di Carpio (as Danny Archer) plays the role of a smuggler who specializes in the sale of blood diamonds also known as conflict diamonds, the precious stone used to finance rebellions, privater and terrorist.

Blood Diamond is the soundtrack to the movie of the same name and was composed by Academy Award nominated composer James Newton Howard.

Blood Diamond Title
Blood Diamond refers to a name given to a diamond of a certain co lour and also refers as a diamond conflicts as a result of Sierra Leone's diamond industry. The diamonds are mined in countries at war zones , sold to finance the conflicts and labeled conflict diamonds in the industry.

Diamond facts on Blood diamond

Blood diamond are diamonds that implicated a human rights abuses including child labor.

The diamond is the problem but the rebel, governments, and individuals who exploit and conflict diamond in other as to achieve their illicit goals.

But the launch of blood diamond film is timely while at wars in Angola, Congo and Sierra Leone in conflicts fuel by diamonds . Because of this conflict there is an illegal trade in diamonds were used by rebel to buy arms and because of this,estimated 3.7 million have died in Angola.

Most people are unaware of the role diamonds play in bringing real benefits to people in the countries around the world where diamonds are sourced.

It is a reminder that government and the diamond industry must ensure that no conflicts diamond on find there way to consumer market.

James Berardinelli says on Blood Diamond film

Blood Diamond is a mixed bag - a movie that has its share of stark, unforgettable moments but whose substance never fully gels. Despite the participation of two marquee topping actors and the strength of the director's resume, it's hard to imagine there's much of an audience for a movie fueled more by the politics of African atrocities than the adrenaline and testosterone cocktail that typically characterizes this sort of film. The film's length works against it, but there's enough here to warrant a recommendation, even if it's not the most enthusiastic one I have ever given to a Zwick production. from Reelview.com

In survey..
Do you know that an estimated 65% of the world's diamonds come from African countries.? You may find it here

Monday, August 27, 2007

Fictional Gemstone | Klopman diamond , as legendary diamonds subject of a joke


Klopman diamond is a legendary and huge diamonds associated to have a curse.

The Klopman Diamond was used as a running gag in the animated television show Garfield and Friends. The Curse of Klopman is an episode of Garfield and Friends that were originally aired on October 28, 1989.





Origin of the Klopman diamond


The Klopman diamonds was originally the subject of a joke, a typical version of which is:

A businessman boarded a plane to find, sitting next to him, an elegant woman wearing the largest, most stunning diamond ring he had ever seen.

He asked her about it.
"This is the Klopman diamond," she said.

"It is beautiful, but it's like the Hope diamond; there is a terrible curse that goes with it."


"What's the curse?" the man asked.
"Mr. Klopman."


The name "Klopman" was a dark humor and characterized as Yiddish in origin. The fact that it was one of Myron Cohen's standard and the commentators maintain the names and point to the fact that this joke has survived essentially for decades.

Resources : Klopman Diamond - Wikipedia | Klopman Diamond - AllExperts