No, we are not kidding one bit. The diamond-studded 50 ct Black Spirit pen is indeed up for auction and if you wish to pocket this piece of royalty and exclusivity then all you need to do is bid for it. That’s right; this simply exquisite piece of artistry is up for grabs till 12 December and with bidding starting at $ 45,000, expect your pocket to get quite a bit light if you indeed happen to bring this shining beacon back home. Made from 18kt rose gold and set with numerous black diamond’s (weighing 50 carats in totality) as well as white diamonds (weighing 8.30 carats in totality) the Black Spirit sports an 18ct gold nib that adds glitter to your words.

The pen clip is mounted onto an internal mechanism which allows movement while maintaining a constant spring effect and residing in a beautiful black leather box, you can parade it every time you step into a board meeting or go for a contract signing. With auction still very much open at Billionairexchange.com, we will only find out after 12 December as to who will exactly take the Black Spirit home. Let’s just say that whoever does indeed win the bidding war is sure to discover a new found passion for writing!

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If you are looking for an exclusive and elite Swiss watch brand in the US market and your budget is around $ 350,000, then it is quite obvious that the economic meltdown has not hit you quite as hard as in most other cases. The added good news is that now you have a grand new watch to sport as the Swiss made luxury icon in the world of luxury wrist gear, Cephee all set to make its US debut with the Ether. Mind you, this is not just any other luxury watch that is just about the hype and the bling! Introduced by noted Swiss watchmaker Christophe Golay, the $ 350,000 beauty is an amalgamation of mechanical perfection and graceful precision.

Studded with over 150 baguette diamonds, sapphire cradle and endowed with a gorgeous handmade supple leather strap with hand-crafted diamond buckle, the masterpiece is scratch-proof and sports an anti-reflection surface. One look at this superb work of art and you are sure to be floored by its regal appeal, trendy design and the sheer overwhelming charm that it exudes. Timeless and enchanting, this is one early holiday season gift that none would hate to receive- surely not us!

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When it comes to fashion, women always get the lion’s share as they have tons of choices that come in different designs. Their accessories are the best examples for this. Well, if you are looking for a cool and a special lady’s bag then you can perhaps consider “See by Chleo Backstage Crossbody”. It is quite an unconventional bag that comes with a great shape and lots of functionalities.

This attractive bag is tiny and soft. It comes with buttery leather with snakeskin-embossed trim. Its strap is 21″ long. It has a “look at me” logo in goldtone hardware.The best part of the bag is its bright red color. It simply attracts your eyes. While the pickpockets may not be able to steal anything from your bag until they steal the whole bag itself. The bag is made very carefully.

You can buy Chleo Backstage Crossbody from Bloomingdale’s at $470. Not a bad deal considering the bag really looks ultra modern and super stylish. It will definitely make you look more gorgeous and fashionable. So, just go ahead and grab your piece before someone else snaffles it from you.

Via: Luxist

One of the biggest and most revered names in the fashion industry, Christian Dior has announced the launch of yet another series of exclusive luxury phones for the who’s who of every domain. The new series of phones are in in line for the holiday season that is fast approaching.

The previous launch of Dior luxury phones was very well received and Christian Dior was able to firm its grip further in the fashion and lifestyle market, as more and more celebrities and affluent members of society turned towards the Dior line of phones. The all new secession generation Dior phones are available in gold plated and black PVD coating, embedded with sapphire crystals.

The Dior phone line also includes two separate models that are studded with diamonds. The first model, the Zelie, comes in a red color casing and costs $7,900 a piece. The second model, the Zenaide, is available in white color casing and is priced at $13,400 a piece. Both these phones will not be available at Christian Dior retail stores, but can be purchased via special orders only.

The last model for the winter collection of Dior phones, is the Nacre model, that is built with a pearl casing and is priced at $8,700 a piece. An additional bluetooth headset is also available with the Dior phones, worth $470.

Via View On Fashion & Just Luxe.

Andy Shaw and Robert Silkstone, former automotive designers and the owner of Industrial North Designs, a company dedicated in developing exclusive pieces of electronic arts have launched a series of luxury watches that boast of creativity and simplicity.

The new range of watches carry the imprints of the designers’ automotive background and shower the consumers with the heritage of Fibonacci sequence, Geodesic domes among complicated architectural attributes. Industrial North Designs also take their inspiration from the glorious and elegant structural beauties of Northern England. The newly launched series of luxury watches have taken two exhaustive years of research and development, before being finally ready for the commercial sectors.

The Britannic model of the watches is made exclusively with spark eroded and wire-EDM machined 316L stainless steel and all focus has been given to each and every details of the design and the components of the watch. One of the most astounding parts used in the Britannica series, is the 10 BA screws, that date back to the time of the British empire. Precision lasers have been used for the face of the watch and instead of the conventional dials, a Fibonacci number sequence  is used to portray the rarity and complexity that has been put into the construction of the watches. The other series of these watches, known as The Vanguard Precision is more or less manufactured, using the exact process, but have been given a brown leather calfskin strap.

These exclusive luxury watches have been priced at a staggering $8280 a piece and the company has decided to manufacture only 15 units for each design. As now, Industrial North Design are in the process of accepting pre-orders and bookings for the watches and the shipment of the product is expected to begin in the next month.

Via AutoMotto & Industrial North Design.

This one could well go on record as the world’s most expensive magazine ever. It has gold letters on the cover and alphabet R is decked out with diamonds.

Auction organizers have expressed with some optimism that this auction will find place in the Guinness book of world records as the most expensive magazine in the world. The Czech magazine will cost the moon, and may not sell so much for its content as it sells for its diamonds.

The magazine’s all expensive price tag however does not go in vain. The buyer gets a yearly subscription, a vacation four times a year to any place in the world and 12 hours use of a jet plane.

In its background, the magazine cover features a portrait of Czech Ivana Trump, ex-wife of property tycoon Donald Trump. This special edition could rake in as many as 4 million Czech crowns, translating approximately to $ 2,29,394. It’s anybody’s guess who among the prospective readers could go in for something as outrageously expensive as such a magazine.
Via: daylife

Mikal Hameed is one of those guys who know what it is to see a world that is ignorant and unaware of the dangers of not utilizing what is already available. he uses discarded office chairs and stereo equipment in order to create some really amazing sound systems that not just tree huggers would appreciate but just about anybody with a brain would.

His workshop resembles that of an artist’s and you can’t help but wonder how anyone could transform rubbish into such amazing pieces of audio equipment. There is something magical about his speakers and especially when you know where these speakers are coming from, you would not have the option of ignoring them as junk.

If only other designers took notice of guys like Mikal Hameed, one could turn every bit of trash into something useful. In fact, people must endorse and encourage people like Mikal as that would allow them to not only to appreciate what is assumed to be trash, but also convert that trash into something useful.

Via: Inhabitat

If you are a heavy smoker and hate having to borrow lighters from people, you would certainly need to buy one for yourself. Moreover, when it comes to lighters, you would certainly look for class and I refuse to write about anything that is not classy enough.

With that in mind, here is a cool Ultra Single Flame Lighter which has been launched and built by Xikar. It attaches magnetically to the Cutter and enables a smooth usage and compact and necessary coupling for smokers. If you take a look at the cigarette, it looks more like a piece of fashion accessory.

There is nothing better than a chic lighter for smokers, I guess. Only, you would also need to be well dressed in order to carry yourself well along with the lighter, for you should not look like someone that has just been given an expensive lighter in charity. At $80, it looks way too expensive than the money you pay for it.

Via: Acquire Mag

JURA are manufacturers of high end bean-to-cup coffee machines. They have recently unveiled a limited edition ENA coffee machine which is dedicated to aid Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month happens every year in the month of October. You could order the limited edition pink ENA coffee machines at JURA’s site or you could go to Harrods in London and get one for yourself.

It is also the slimmest coffee machine in the world and certainly one of the most beautiful. The auction would be held between October 1st and October 30th, 2009. I am sure you would love the coffee prepared with the aid of this limited edition and exclusive machine.

I love it a lot myself, and I see no reason for others not liking it! Coffee has also been recently found to be good for health, and when you buy something that is visually appealing such as the limited edition pink ENA coffee machine by JURA, you certainly are doing something cool!

Thank you Jacqueline Potter!

Combination products like this have been around in Japan for many years, but what is different about Roca’s product is that its wash come water closet looks more functional and has some new features unlike other products. It uses Roca’s `water-reuse technology’. It has an automatic cleaning system that avoids flushing bacteria into the unit’s in-built cistern. This avoids unpleasant odour. Practically speaking this saves that enormous waste of fuel in transporting treatable water to huge treatment plants and instead offers a home solution to reuse water from the wash basin. It also takes care of those lingering doubts in our minds if water we have used is sent to treatment plants or if it has been dumped in the ocean!

It may take ages before innovations to reuse all of used water come into effect. But this one is a step in that direction for sure.

The product was displayed at London Design Festival.

Via: Roca, Inhabitat