Gizmodo: jewels

Gold and Jewels Yalos LCD TV Costs Too Much, Looks Like It has The Pox

Kit Eaton — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:45:00 EDT

This Yalos LCD HDTV from Keymats is studded (I can't make myself use the word "encrusted") with 160 diamonds (plus rubys?) totaling at least 20 carats, is plated with white gold, has an ornate decorated rear face, and is clearly aimed at a niche market of punters with too much money and no sense of style. Because at first glance it looks like the set is suffering from a horrid skin disease, and you'd feel ever so dumb saying "No—look closely... They're jewels. Jewels!" over and over again. Check out the gallery to see more horrific be-jewelment, and then be prepared to fall off your chair when you find out its price.

The TV was shown at IFA recently, where it garnered a good chunk of interest.

And its price? Allegedly $130,000. One hundred and thirty thousand smackeroos. That's almost as much as the 150-inch Panasonic plasma TV, and this one is, what, 37-inches? And that's absolutely stark, raving bonkers. [Aving via Luxury Launches]

iDiamond Headphones Are Forever, Sparkling on Your Little Earlobe

Kit Eaton — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:08:00 EDT

It's been a while since we brought you some serious gadget bling here on Giz, so now here's some... and it's serious. "Headphones encrusted with 204 real diamonds and made of white gold" kind of serious. From designer Thomas Heyerdahl, the iDiamonds are a limited edition of just 1,000 units, so you'd better rush. That's if you've got $6,400 in your wallet, of course. Serious. [Luxury launches]

Steampunk Jewelry Is Perfect If You Are Captain Nemo

Jesus Diaz — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:12:00 EDT

So you think you are a steampunk fan because you got all your steampunk things, right? Your steampunk music instruments and weapons and figure models and Darth Vader mask and desktop computer and laptop and dog and LEGO models and personal body guard, and even your own steampunk lightsaber... sure, whatever, but do you have your steampunkish cufflinks ready when Captain Nemo invites you to a party aboard the Nautilus? That's what I thought. Fortunately, you can pick them from this cool catalog of weird and wonderful custom Victorian-looking jewels.

My favorite is the copper adjustable cuff bracelet with the propeller. Now I only need to get myself a monster-looking nuclear submarine, and invite Kirk Douglas—or Walter Mossberg—for a 20,000 league trip. [Etsy]

Stolen Pixel Jewelry Proves Valkryrie Needs Bling More Than Food

Jason Chen — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:00:17 EDT

Essentially the female version of the 8-Bit Tie, these "Stolen Jewels" designs from Mike and Maaike are pixelized jewelry that you can actually wear. Sure, they look like they're either made out of paper or cheap cloth, but it's the idea that counts.

However, even though they look cool to you, if you ever get your wife these instead of real jewels, well, take a look at that video again. – Jason Chen

Designer Page [via Mocoloco via Yanko Design]