While the size of this picture is a little unusual for Luxist, there is no other way to showcase the tremendous amount of detail that went into the construction of this piece. The Twin Towers was designed by Nayna Mehta in memory of those who died in 9/11 and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the JA New York Show, which began this week. The Towers has an 18K gold base and 14,080 diamonds decorating it, for a total weight 255 carats. Overall, 38 designers and technicians were involved in putting the piece together, all after trying to find diamonds of the proper quality and weight demanded by the designer. Eventually, Mehta intends to sell the piece and will donate a portion of the proceeds to victims from the collapse of the World Trade Center.
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8-03-2006 @ 8:37AM
Butters607 said...
what in the world are these people doing?talk about making money on other peoples deaths,this is sick
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8-03-2006 @ 8:47AM
Pam Hubbaartt said...
It is absolutley exquisite and in good taste!
AWESOME!!!
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8-03-2006 @ 4:09PM
Luxury Larry said...
^^ you're fucking retarded for typing that.
that abomination is done in foul taste. it's a complete eyesour to boot!
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8-05-2006 @ 10:20AM
AK said...
Uh, in NYC they sell models of the Twin Towers everywhere despite the fact that they no longer exist. I don't think they contribute any of those profits to charity. So what's your point?
As for the matter of taste...to each their own.
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