The Tweety Bug
Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions, Charity

We've seen Hello Kitty fine jewelry, another purveyor of kiddie character jewelry gone high end is Tweety Fine Jewelry. The the brand with the slogan "fine jewelry for hot chicks" provides jewelry based Looney Tunes cartoon character done in gold, enamel, diamonds and yellow sapphires. The company is also auctioning off a one-of-a-kind VW Bug, in yellow of course, with a blue and white interior and cute little Tweety headlights. The car is valued at more than $60,000 and proceeds support Jewelers for Children, which gives to children in need. The auction doesn't end until next February.
[via JCK]
Tweety is not the only beloved children's character to get the glam touch. Check out the gallery below for looks at how childhood's beloved figures are being marketed to adults.
Whitney Houston Dead: Singer Dies at 48, Body Found in Beverly Hilton Hotel
Whitney Houston Autopsy: Cause of Death Determined?
Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina: Late Singer's Daughter Hospitalized
Whitney Houston Dead: Stars React to Legend's Sudden Death
Grammy Red Carpet 2012 (PHOTOS)
Jennifer Hudson Whitney Tribute: Grammy President Reveals Why Singer Was Chosen for Musical Memorial
Grammy 2012 Winners' List: Adele Sweeps Music's Biggest Night
5-Hour Energy: A Success Equal Parts Caffeine, Chemistry and Meditation
Katy Perry Grammy Performance 2012: Did the Diva Diss Her Ex-Hubby With Revealing New Song?
People With Easy-To-Pronounce Names More Likely To Succeed, Study Says