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The World's Most Expensive Lighter for $79,000

Filed under: Writing Instruments, Men's Style

st dupont lighter The venerable Parisian luxury goods firm of S.T. Dupont has come out with the world's most expensive lighter (right) priced at $79,000.

The Ligne 2 Champagne lighter, part of Dupont's Prestige Collection, is made of solid 18-carat white gold embellished with 468 brilliant-cut diamonds.

Also available is a matching fountain pen in solid 18-carat white gold as well with rhodium finished trims and 502 brilliant-cut diamonds for $74,000.

S.T. Dupont, founded in Paris in 1872 by Simon Tissot Dupont, made bespoke pieces for the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Windsor. Daniel Craig also carried Dupont accessories as James Bond in Casino Royale.

[via JustLuxe]

Nam Cho Moonstone Ring

Filed under: Jewelry

This dome style ring by Nam Cho is exquisite. It's made from white gold and detailed with a blue moonstone as the centerpiece and rose cut diamonds scattered around it. Although it's a simply styled ring, Cho's craftsmanship and attention to detail results in a classic piece that could easily be a family heirloom and passed on for generations to come. Price: $15,620.

InStyle Weddings Diamond Giveaways Sweepstakes

Filed under: Jewelry

instyle diamond giveaway
More than $30,000 in diamond jewelry will be given away during the InStyle Weddings Diamond Giveaways Sweepstakes. You can win a diamond jewelry set comprising a pair of 1/3 carat diamond solitaire earrings and a 3/8 carat princess cut diamond solitaire pendant in 14K white gold. There will be two prizes weekly (16 winners total), valued at almost $4,000. You can enter daily until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on April 30, 2009.

Gorgeous, Limited Edition "Key of Life"

Filed under: Jewelry, Charity, Children, Big Givers

Sparkly!
The "Key of Life" might not open any doors, but it will certainly catch a lot of eyes! What you see above is actually an 18ct white gold charm weighing 18 grams, handset with 2 carats of brilliant cut VS G color diamonds. It is intended to be worn on a chain as a necklace or, if you're very fancy, your finest charm bracelet.

But it's more than just a pretty key. Each $5,000 Key of Life provides 18 patients with HIV/AIDS care for one year in a Keep a Child Alive treatment center in Africa. And yes, your $5,000 purchase is thusly tax deductible.

The limited edition Key of Life charms by Alexander Amosu are available exclusively through Keep a Child Alive. Only 100 keys were made, and the first was presented to KCA Co-Founder and Global Ambassador Alicia Keys.

(who else?)

Buccellati Magnolia Flower Earrings

Filed under: Jewelry


Handcrafted using Renaissance-era methods, Buccellati jewelry is known for being intricately detailed. An up close look confirms these Magnolia Flower earrings are no exception. The 18-karat white gold petals are as delicately veined as you would find them in nature and the yellow gold flower centers are realistically interpreted with dimension and depth. Available in pierced or clip styles, the earrings measure 1¼" diameter and are available at Gump's for $9,000.

Baby Devil Art Pendant

Filed under: Jewelry

This fun Baby Devil Art Pendant from designer Theo Fennell seems like it is the idea accessory for a Halloween outfit, whether you want to dress up a costume or just add a little flair to an ordinary outfit. The heart is double-sided and covered in pavé rubies. The devil horns and other details are all done in white gold and, as a whole, the charm measures 1" x 1/2". Fennell also has a winged angel heart charm if you don't feel like being a little bit bad with the devil charm despite the upcoming holiday. Price: $3,300.

[via boingboing]

Diane von Furstenberg Colored Pave Sutra Bracelet

Filed under: Jewelry

The Diane von Furstenberg Collection by H. Stern defines itself as "a marriage of creativity and glamour." True to those guidelines, the Multi-Colored Pave Sutra Bracelet is both creative and glamorous. The link bracelet is made of 18K white gold and inlaid with 4,400 pave-set stones, including rubies, garnets, sapphires and amethysts, to make up its rainbowed appearance. The dangling charm is a "love knot," an intricately looping shape that represents (of course) love. Shown in the "bold" size, the bracelet measures 8.75." Price: $66,000.

$100,000 Cigarette Pack

Lucky Strike has been a popular cigarette brand since its founding in 1871, but to boost the popularity of the brand, BAT International has launched an advertising tour centered around a $100,000 pack of cigarettes that will be displayed at major international airports, where many duty-free cigarettes are purchased, for the remainder of the year. The pack is made of 18-ct white gold and features both a large ruby and a large diamond on the front. The rest of the package bears the traditional markings of retail packages, including a large health warning. The pack can be seen in Frankfurt in September, in Düsseldorf in November and Munich in December.

[via Born Rich]

Million Dollar Cellphone

Filed under: Gadgets

Our friends at Engadet spotted the ultimate in cell phone luxury: a million dollar phone. Made by the Swiss company GoldVish, the phone is made of 18-karat white gold and encrusted with 120-carats of VVS-1 grade diamonds. Of course, the phone is fully equipped with Bluetooth, a 2GB memory, an 8x digital camera, MP3 player, worldwide FM radio and e-mail capability. The company also offers phones in the same line, sans diamonds, in 18-karat yellow, pink and white gold that start at $25,600. Diamonds can be added to any of their other phones, as well.

iDiamonds for iPods

Filed under: Gadgets, Jewelry

Looking for a way to add some bling to the signature ear buds that came with your iPod? An Italian company called Mac@Work has luxury iPod buds that are covered in white gold and adorned with diamonds. There are four designs available to choose from, including hearts, stars, crescents and lightening bolts. Prices for the diamond models start at 660€, but the hearts are a bit more. The company also has buds in the same designs, but made with pink sapphires instead of diamonds. The pink would probably be a better choice if you already have, say, a pink iPod case. The sapphire versions are 564€ each.

[Thanks Dave!]

Diamond Animal Charms for Pet Lovers

Filed under: Jewelry, Pets

Andrea Levine Horse Charm $450It can be difficult for pet lovers to find elegant animal themed jewelery or other decorative items. Too often, the only options are either inexpensive or poorly made. Though inexpensive is not always a bad thing, sometimes a purple plastic cat charm is not the most appropriate accessory. Andrea Levine decided to fill the market gap with some beautiful pet charms. The pave-style diamond charms are available in yellow and white gold, with a variety of colored diamond options. There is a cat charm, two horse charms and 19 different dog breed charms to choose from, and the charm can be attached to anything from cuff links to a pendent necklace.



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