December 27th, 2008

Peter Aloisson has decked out the Nokia E51, and there are two models available: the Nokia E51 “Blossoms of the Eight” and the Nokia E51 “Terezzo”.
The Blossoms of the Eight (pictured below) is made of solid 18-carat yellow gold. It is hand engraved with a design of lotus blossoms and the lucky number “8.”
On the other hand, the Nokia E51 “Terezzo” (above) is made of solid 18 carat yellow gold. The handset is encrusted with a variety of individually hand cut citrines, amethysts and/or tourmalines. Each gem is being specially hand cut and polished to fit the design of this fantastic piece.

December 8th, 2008

With its latest collection, De Beers taps into the myth of a diamond-studded valley ringed by flames.
Enter the Valley of Diamonds collection, a 13-piece lineup of rings, necklaces and a single pair of earrings inspired by an ancient myth of the same name.
The origins of the tale vary—the Chinese, Indians and Persians all had their versions, some dating as far back as the eighth century—but the premise is invariably the same: an impossible-to-reach valley richly covered in diamonds.
And the obstacles for the protagonists are always plentiful. As if menacing surrounding mountains aren’t enough, the area is also ringed with walls of fire and inhabited by dangerous snakes whose gaze can strike a man dead, natch.

December 8th, 2008

Make your every meal luxury! A Japanese jeweler is selling a 13-piece tableware set made entirely of pure gold for $1 million.
The set by Ginza Tanaka includes goblets, plates, chopsticks and cutlery, each engraved with a dragon, which symbolizes eternal youth and health. The items are available as single purchases, with spoons priced at 650,000 yen each and soup bowls going for 32 million yen.
The company said the tableware was aimed to appeal to Chinese customers. China’s increasing ranks of newly rich are buoying the luxury market despite the global economic slowdown.

November 28th, 2008

Looking for the best luxury Christmas gift? Here is a hot and boiling home furniture that will make thieves’ raving on it, a Pure Gold Made Gold Chair!
The gold is purely 24-carat gold coated to the entire chair for a better bling-bling effect.
If you have the money, there is no better way to invest it than in gold this Christmas. The Gold Chair is available for $3,000.
November 26th, 2008
Gold Cuvée is a sparkling wine with real, edible 22 carat gold flakes! Yes, it has real, edible gold flakes and it’s really bubbly so ideal for Christmas or bringing in the New Year!
Produced from pinot grapes, this wine and gold combination is a rare find worldwide…and it is an ideal stocking filler. So, why not join those before you, and develop a taste for gold!
You will find Gold Cuvee at the VOM FASS concessions in Selfridges.

November 15th, 2008
A set of gold earphones have been placed on display in at Clive Ranger jewelry shop Bristol. Designed by renowned Belgium based jeweler Casa Gi, the listening devices are made from 18 carat gold, encrusted with 118 of the highest quality diamonds and give a crystal clear sound.
Each earphone contains 59 diamonds that have been individually set in the gold, giving a sparking appearance. The total weight in gold is 18 grams making them a fair bit heavier than a standard plastic pair. But makers claim they are just as comfortable and give excellent sound quality.
The earpieces are attached to a white wire with a standard jack that fits into most MP3 players and computers.
Richard Slack, managing director for the firm, said: “They are attracting a lot of attention but as of yet we haven’t found a buyer. I think they are aimed at fairly extrovert people, maybe a sports star or someone in the acting profession - they are the ultimate in bling.”
The sparkling earphones, which are thought to be the most expensive in the world, have now gone on sale for £3,499 (approximately US $5,150).