Bling is everywhere these days it seems and that includes embellishments on accessories. Diamonds continue to be one of the most recognizable symbols of prestige. You can find real diamonds on many ordinary types of accessories taking them up a notch to luxury items. Wealthy people of all ages are enjoying diamond embellishments on all types of items.
Diamonds are not only a good investment but are a sign of prosperity. Many new luxury items are being offered that use diamonds to enhance their beauty. One such luxury item is a cell phone that uses white diamonds in the handset. The cell phone is made using titanium, which is a strong material that is often paired with diamonds. The keys are made of 18k gold and then topped with diamonds. The top model sells for over $50,000 while the scaled down version is priced at just $14,000.
In keeping with diamond accessories the most expensive handbag in the world is on sale now. It is made out of platinum and has over 2,000 diamonds set into it. The total carats of the bag are estimated at about 208. The strap is detachable and consists of many single-set diamonds. The strap can be worn as a necklace or bracelet. It also contains a pear-shaped diamond that is about 8 carats, which can be removed and worn as a brooch. The handbag was recently unveiled in London and will be displayed at several shops before finally being sold. The selling price is just under $2 million. The unveiling was part of Jewelry week in London.
Indeed the wealthy are looking for ways to incorporate diamonds into their possessions. Diamonds are one of the most stable investments that can be made right now. In fact the prices for diamonds, especially those that are larger with few flaws, are on the rise. Wealthy consumers are requesting them in all types of objects. One reason that diamonds are becoming more popular on these items is that there are more wealthy consumers than ever before.
Last year the ultimate bling was offered in the form of a diamond encrusted bra. The bra was made using 2,000 flawless diamonds and had a 10-carat brooch as the clasp. The bra was featured by a famous lingerie maker and was offered in limited edition with just a few hundred being made. The price tag for the bra was $4 million. Smaller, less embellished versions have also been sold since then.
This summer the extreme diamond studded jeans go on sale. Offered by a popular high-end clothing company the jeans are made of cotton and have one-carat diamonds on each of the back pockets. The front is embellished with more than 1,000 Swarovski crystals. The jeans are made using hand-drawn designs. White gold buttons are used on the back pockets to go with the diamonds. The jeans have a perfect fit and with their shimmering diamonds are certain to be stylish.
Diamonds are also making their way onto the body. One of the most popular new crazes is diamond-studded teeth. The dentist can fit you using a special mold. From the mold special tooth caps are made that have diamonds embedded into them. You can choose one tooth or you can have all of them studded with diamonds. Diamonds on teeth are available in many different styles and shapes. They range in price from $800 to several thousands of dollars. Diamonds are also available on grilles. Grilles are decorative metal bars that are placed over the teeth.
Diamonds are even turning up in other unusual places. A company has launched a group of electronic accessories that are made with diamonds. The accessories include a special Ricoh camera with 200 diamonds encrusted around the lens and a computer flash drive with diamonds on the side. The company will be displaying the items at luxury shows around the world.
A Tokyo department store sold a Christmas tree embellished with more than 400 diamonds. The decorative tree was made with preserved flowers, stood 16 inches tall and featured diamonds that totaled 100-carats. The tree sold for 1.8 million dollars. Diamonds are used to embellish many household items such as lamps and decorative items.
Diamonds are also one of the best investments that you can make. Unlike the stock market the price of high quality diamonds continually rises. The prices for diamonds are always rising. Diamonds with the fewest flaws offer the best investments because they are more rare. Large sized diamonds are also a good investment, especially those with a high grade. Colored diamonds, the most rare diamonds of all, come in various colors such as red, yellow, orange, green, blue and purple. These are some of the most sought after diamonds in the world because they are difficult to find and don’t often come up for sale.