1 Million Dollar Diamond Ice Cream Cone
June 20, 2007
This diamond studded ice cream cone came from Bruster’s ice cream company. Bruster’s sweet cone is made of 20 troy ounces of 18k white and yellow gold, 548 round diamonds, 87 square emerald cut diamonds, and one astonishing 5.63 carat Yellow radiant cut diamond. The dessert look a like was created by Lazare Kaplan International Inc. This blinged out cone was created with all intentions of showing off the signature waffle cone. Fortunately the one of a kind ice cream cone will be sold for 1 million dollars, and the proceeds will benefit a charity. Although this may not be edible, it still would be nice to have the original million dollar cone showcased in your home.
Damian Hirst’s Signature Pills Charm Bracelet
June 9, 2007
Artist Damien Hirst has been featured on our website lately for his platinum and diamond skull valued at $99 million. Recently Vogue UK reported that he has made a limited edition range of Hirst’s signature pills charm bracelets that you can buy on his website, Other Criteria. There are ten bracelets in 18K gold (£25,000) and 50 in sterling silver (£15,000). Each one is numbered and engraved with the artist’s signature. Read the rest of this entry »
Louis Vuitton Plasma Staircase
June 7, 2007
A new Louis Vuitton store opened in Rome’s Via Condotti which featured a plasma screen staircase, as part of their efforts to use conceptual architecture to make their stores unique. The screens can transform the stairs into gushing water, trailing vines, or a classic Louis Vuitton trunk. The concept for the store design was conceived by architect Peter Marino.
[Source: Eternallycool.net]
$99 Million Dollar Platinum & Diamond Skull
June 5, 2007
‘For the Love of God’ is the title of Damian Hirsts latest masterpiece. It is a $99 million platinum skull encrusted with 8,601 flawless pavé diamonds and hundreds of other jewels. It weighs in at 1,106.18 carats. It is currently on display in the White Cube gallery in East London.
Gas Mask Shower Head
May 24, 2007
This does not look like it will be for sale anytime soon, but it would make a great DIY project.
[Source: Chris Dimino]
Ibar- Intelligent surface system
February 16, 2007
This interactive bar surface system is crazy. If any of you readers are bar owners, check this out. The system interacts with anything on the surface, and can be installed in any kind of bar counter.
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SnOil – A Physical Display Based on Ferrofluid
February 8, 2007
This interactive plate of liquid is made out of Ferrofluid which reacts to magnetism. By triggering magnets under the liquid a display is produced. This box is outfitted with a tilt sensor and a playable version of snake. Don’t expect to see this in stores any time soon. [Source: SnOil | Martin Frey]
