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The $39,000 Diamond Bathtub

This latest bling-encrusted product gives new meaning to the term "bathing in riches". Artist Lori Gardner spent three years creating The Diamond Bathtub, shown at right.

Comprised of 44,928 imported pink crystals (and one real diamond), the 19th century-style claw foot bathtub is currently on sale for $39,000 at Fleur de Lys in Costa Mesa, California.

Naturally, the tub also has a charity tie-in. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research or the charity of your choice.

Don't care for pink? You can also custom-order your own version by contacting lori AT thediamondbathtub DOT com.

Kudos to BornRich for the tip.

Tags: bathtub, bling, costa mesa, diamond bathtub, diamonds, lori gardner

Bring Some Bling to your Exercise Routine with Crystal-Studded Workout Machines

by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Sports, Luxury Shopping

We at Luxist like our bling - and are proud to let you know that now you don't just have to wear your diamonds, you can also work out with them. VibroGym UK has engineered their latest product with Swarovski crystals.

Originally reported over at luxury blog Lussorian, the VibroGym Diamond VG Evolution uses vibrating plates to force your muscles to work harder while performing the same exercises, thus exerting more energy and leading to increased calorie burn and weight loss. According to the product's website, it can even reduce cellulite - so it's totally worth the price ... right?

But what we're really talking about is a sore wallet - the Diamond VG Evolution is studded with more than 65,000 Swarovski Elements Crystals and costs nearly $70,000, or £43,500 to be exact. Sadly, the sunglasses needed to work out on this product without being blinded by the glare of the crystals are sold separately.

Tags: bling, diamond vg evolution, swarovski, swarovski crystals, vibrogym

CrystalRoc Galaxy Tab for Harrods

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

If you're looking for a blinged out tablet computer this holiday season as a gift for someone else or just as a treat for yourself, it could be worthwhile to hit up Harrods to check out the new CrystalRoc Galaxy Tab. It's a Samsung Galaxy underneath and nothing but glitz and glam on top. Encrusted with 5700 Swarovski Bright Crystals (each hand-applied for an optimally detailed result) it also has a bespoke Jet Hematite logo that can be customized for each individual. Available exclusively through Micro Anivka at Harrods, London starting November 1st.

Via Engadget

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Mansory Announces Linea Vincero d'Oro for the Bugatti Veyron

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

With the dozens of special-edition Veyrons which Bugatti itself has rolled out, it's hard to imagine anyone needing to make theirs stand out even more. But for those few, German tuner Mansory has announced the Linea Vincero d'Oro line of accessories.

Upgrading on the existing Linea Vincero, which features glossy carbon-copper bodywork and even more aggressive aerodynamics than the stock Veyron, the Vincero d'Oro features – you guessed it – gold trim. And there's plenty of it, coating the wheels, grille, door handles, mirror housings, fuel filler cap, headlight washer nozzles, headlight surrounds, the roof and various parts of the interior. Mansory has only built the one example, but will be glad to upgrade any existing Veyron to the same effect.

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron by Mansory Linea Vincero d'Oro

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Solid Gold iPad by Stuart Hughes

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

We knew it was only a matter of time and now we have it: a solid gold iPad from Stuart Hughes. The iPad is getting blinged up just like every other Apple gadget and this version of the famed tablet, called the iPad Supreme Edition, gets the royal treatment of 53 individually set flawless diamonds (totaling 25.5cts) and a back and side housing of a single solid piece of 22k gold. The iPad Supreme Edition also features Wi-Fi, 3G, and 64 GB capacity and is available in a limited edition of only 10 for just over $188,000 each.

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Baseball Slugger Receives Diamond-Studded Thank You

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry, Sports

Remember the good old days when baseball players were rewarded with perhaps a few words of praise or a beer from the boss? Those days are long gone. Today's players want the bucks and the bling. Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez won the 2009 National League batting title and his reward from Marlins team owner Jeffrey Loria was a diamond-studded necklace.

Ramirez had a .342 batting average last year and so Loria had the necklace inscribed in diamonds with ".342" using a teal diamond to market the decimal point. The entire design uses 394 diamonds proclaiming "Hanley Ramirez 2009 N.L. Batting Champion." On the reverse it is inscribed "Congratulations--Jeffrey Loria". The Palm Beach Post reports that Loria joked with Ramirez that if he hits .394 this season they will do something else. The pair have an interesting rapport. The Palm Beach Post article says that Ramirez had approached Loria wondering if he would be doing anything to celebrate the record. In reply Loria asked Ramirez for his shirt size. Later he put the necklace in a shirt box as a surprise.

Ramirez can't wear his new jewelry on the field, there is a team policy banning long hair and jewelry. He has said that he will keep it in his safe and wear it once in a while. On April 9, opening night, the first 5,000 fans will get a replica necklace with cubic zirconia.

Tags: baseball, bling, florida marlins, hanley ramirez, jeffrey loria, shortstop

The World's First Diamond iPad

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Jewelry

The world's first diamond iPad is already in production, though the iPads won't be available until April 3.

Mervis Diamond Importers, who created the Diamond Dreidel we featured back in December, is planning to release this stunning design to the masses in very limited quantities in June. The Mervis Diamond iPad features 11.43 carats of diamonds, hand-set in this beautiful oblique micro-pave style. The diamonds are graded G/H in color and VS2/SI1 in clarity. This is fine jewelry you can e-mail from.

A number of diamond iPads are sure to be coming out soon, if the rash of diamond iPods is any indication, but the first may indeed be the best in this case. The design is understated and classic -- and unbelievably sparkly. Can't you see this becoming a family heirloom? Even if the handheld devices of the future are different, this will become a vintage piece with high geek appeal.

The Mervis Diamond iPad costs $19,999.00. Orders can be placed online here or by calling 703-287-1615 after June 1.

Tags: bling, Diamond-coveredGadgets, diamonds, ipad, mervis diamonds, MervisDiamondImporters

Lil Wayne's $1 Million Diamond Encrusted Chopard Watch

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

lil wayne Grammy Award winning rapper, "Lil' Wayne" celebrated his 27th birthday with friends, receiving a Chopard diamond encrusted watch worth a reported $1 million.

The Chopard watch was a birthday gift from friend, Brian "Birdman" Williams, who is chief executive of Cash Money Records, the record label that includes Lil Wayne as one of its featured artists, according to Scott Yeti, editor of WoooHa.com, which covers hip-hop & urban music news.

The watch was a special order from Chopard, says photographer Derick G, who was at the party. "Lil Wayne loved it," he adds. More photos and a video of the party can be seen at the photographer's blog.

Lil Wayne, whose birth name is Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., grew up in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans. He was discovered as a teenager by Williams. In the span of his 13-year career, Lil Wayne has sold more than six million units, including "Tha Carter II (2005) which sold over 2.5 million units.

Cash Money Records is a hip hop record label founded in 1991by Williams and his brother Ronald "Slim" Williams. The upstart label has become a creative force within the independent marketplace. Other artists on its roster include the Hot Boys and producer Manny Fresh.

Cash Money Records is affiliated with Universal Records, a division of Universal Music Group, which encompasses MCA Records, MCA Records Nashville, GRP Recording Company, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, Hip-O Records, Universal Music International, MCA Music Publishing and Universal Concerts.

Tags: bling, chopard, diamond watch, diamonds, DiamondWatch, lil wayne, LilWayne

Rihanna's Lawyer Asks State For Return Of Grammy Jewels

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Shopping

We've heard of plenty of celebrities getting in trouble for not returning borrowed jewelry but Rihanna has a better excuse than most, hers was taken in as evidence. A lawyer for Rihanna filed a motion in Los Angeles County Superior Court last week seeking the return of $1.4 million in jewelry the singer was wearing on the night of the Grammy pre-party on February 7. That was the night she was allegedly assaulted by Chris Brown and the pieces including earrings and several rings were seized as evidence in the case against him. Rihanna's lawyer says that the designers who lent the jewelry are concerned over getting their pieces back and that Rihanna had signed an agreement to return the pieces after the Grammy awards.

UPDATE: The police have agreed to return the jewelry.

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Tags: bling, earrings, grammy awards, GrammyAwards, rihanna, rihanna and chris brown, RihannaAndChrisBrown

Z-Shock Watches Prove Luxury Can Sometimes Ruin A Good Thing

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

I've known about blingy G-Shock watches for a while, but I didn't know just how popular they were. You'll go ahead and make your own value (or taste) judgment about these watches, but I am more amused than impressed. While they aren't the only ones doing so, Z-Shock modifies Casio G-Shock watches with precious metal cases (silver, gold, and platinum) that are studded with diamonds, other precious gems, or cubic zirconium (depending on what you want to spend of course). The above watches are from the Z-Shock "Presidential Collection," including "the President" and "the Vice President." You'll notice for the most part, the watches are still the basic utilitarian Casio G-Shock models we are all familiar with. However, the plastic cases are removed and replaced with precious gem-studded metals. The large backlight button, pushers, and resin straps are all "stock." There is something unnatural about the look frankly - as I would have preferred at least some strap upgrades.

The pleasure of owning your own Z-Shock customized Casio will run you about $2,800 and up. Opt for gold or platinum and real diamonds, and your bargain yard duty watch easily pushes $10,000 and beyond. Either this watch is gold making Casio look bad, or Casio making gold look bad.

Ariel Adams publishes the watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: bling, casio, diamonds, g-shock, gold, pimp, pimped, watch, z-shock

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Marc Ecko Prez Watch: When Bling Goes Bad

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

If only there was a Luxist for bona fide street pimps - items like this would be the main attraction. I think that Marc Ecko has officially priced their Prez watch right out of their core market with a price starting at over $4,000 for this limited edition watch in either gold or silver. Inside is most likely a quartz movement, and the surfaces are studded with Swarovski crystals, but no diamonds. Really not a single diamond for $4000 bucks? Overall, each watch has 1,454 set stones making for what is bound to be a shiny, shiny looking watch.

In what can be described only as "drug dealer chic" the Prez watch certainly makes a statement about its potential owner. I am reminded by wheel spinners when I look at this watch, only with more unwanted pizazz. It is as though there is a blingy party in front of my eyes, and all the world's tasteless elite at gathering 'round. Feel free to disagree with my position on the watch, but you can't deny "gaudy" is the Prez watch's middle name. Availability is limited to select David Morris Stores at Selfidges London, Birmingham, and Manchester in the UK.

Ariel Adams publishes the watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Gallery: Marc Ecko Prez watch

Tags: bling, gold, marc ecko, MarcEcko, prez, silver, timepiece, watch

Sennheiser Swarovski-Encrusted Microphones

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

A Swarovski-encrusted microphone might be a little juvenile (any real rocker wouldn't be caught dead with one of these I'm sure, except maybe Beyoncé) but that doesn't mean it can't be fun, gimmcky, and a great gift for a musically-inclined kid. These mics are from Sennheiser and are available in one color, two color, and multi-color customizable versions -- they even accept requests for crystallizing microphone stands and other accessories.

So what will it be, a heart? A skull? A crazy paisley pattern? The sky's the limit as long as you have $799-$1000 to spend (which doesn't include the actual microphone).

Via Bornrich

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Tags: bling, microphone, mics, sennheiser, swarovski

Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay Bling Debt

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Shopping

While many musicians love their jewelry some can forget to pay for it. Last month I wrote about Wyclef Jean facing a lawsuit over unpaid-for jewels, this week it's Lil Wayne. The rapper whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. has been ordered by a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge to pay a New Orleans jeweler $146,000 for a diamond ring and necklace. Lil Wayne had made arrangements with jeweler Jack Sutton to pay for the pieces in monthly installments in 2006. Sutton took Carter to court because Carter had made only one $24,000 payment over the last two years.

Carter may return the $138,000 ring instead of paying in cash. The Miami Herald also reports that according to a May 6 notice of federal tax lien filed with Miami-Dade County, Carter owes nearly a million dollars ($977,840.81) to the IRS in income tax.

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Oz Diamond Edition Faucet

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

If you just can't seem to fit enough diamonds into your life then here's a new place to put them: on your bathroom faucets. Designed by architect Nilo Gioacchini, the Oz Diamond Edition faucet consists of gold with a strip of 282 sparkling natural diamonds. For the room that just needs more bling I guess. Of course they're beautiful, and any sink with one of these faucets will also be beautiful, but diamonds in the kitchen and the bathroom? It kinda strikes me as a waste of jewels (not to mention a pain to keep clean).

Via Trendir

Gallery: Teknobili's Diamond Studded Faucet

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A Fiat 500 Pepita Painted with 24k Gold and Swarovski Crystals

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Luxury cars are usually about a fast engine, a smooth ride, and extra features for comfort and convenience, but this luxury vehicle is all about the bling. It's a Fiat 500 Pepita and it's all decked out with a 24k gold paint job, Swarovski crystal studded gear shift, hand brake, and foot pedals, cashmere floor mats (cashmere on the floor?!), and gold painted alloy wheels. Plus you get a choice of seats made of crocodile, snake, shark, skate or lizard leather and an assortment of precious gems to add to the interior. €60,000

Gallery: 24k Gold Fiat 500 Pepita