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How about a waterfall made from your DNA?

DNA 11, the company that gave us the DNA Portraits and the DNA Ancestry Portraits, is now offering custom, one-of-a-kind waterfalls made from your DNA. The firm has already designed a DNA waterfall for a Manhattan client’s rooftop patio.

Just imagine the feeling of sitting in front of a waterfall that’s made from your unique DNA. DNA 11 will soon start selling the DNA waterfall, along with a range of new custom products personalized with each customer’s unique DNA.

Whether you are a design lover or are simply on the hunt for a unique waterfall for your home, the DNA waterfall looks to be a great option.

For the custom portraits, the firm sends its customers a collection kit with everything they’ll need to capture a sample of their DNA. All the customers need to do is to choose the style, color, size and frame from a wide range of possibilities.


http://www.bornrich.com/entry/how-about ... -your-dna/

[winston]

Most expensive writing instrument costs a million dollar by Anita Tan.

The art of fine writing demands zealous craftsmanship by world class pen makers since the world’s most expensive pens are restricted in number. As we have already seen number of luxurious pens like Caran d’Ache 1010 Limited Edition fountain pen or Mystery Masterpiece extravagant writing instruments have always impressed us.

Heaven Gold Pen, designed by Anita Tan is another addition to the list of elite pens. An epitome of fine pens, Heaven Gold Pen is the first ever luxurious pen designed by a woman for women.

Designed to celebrate the beginning of 2012 which will mark the changing alignment ofthe planets, the pen’s design draws inspiration from the Cosmos. The pen features 161 brilliant color diamonds circling the gemologically superior 43cts Tsavorite gemstone and costs $ 995,510.

The pen embedded with superior gemstone Tsavorite estimated to be over 2 billion years old, stands apart from others in the same group. Not only the pen but she has also designed a luxurious diamond 28,000 studded pces on iphone cover which is made in 18 K pink gold which costs $ 880,000.


http://algemsglobal.com/writing_instrument.php

[winston]

Lectori Salutem Desk by Jeroen Verhoeven is a sheer beauty to look at

I think I’ve never ever seen a stunning desk like the one created by artist and designer Jeroen Verhoeven.

On display at the Blain|Southern gallery in London, the Lectori Salutem Desk by Jeroen Verhoeven looks to be something from a sci-fi world with a magnificent freely flowing form.

The Lectori Salutem is a polished steel desk made using the profiles of two of his studio colleagues - his twin brother Joep Verhoeven and Judith de Graauw.

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663894/3-d ... lideshow#1

[winston]

A Millionaire’s Weekend in Singapore

What if by some cosmic miracle the six numbers are picked for a $5-million jackpot win?

If it happens, here's how to spend that money in style before Monday rolls around.

http://sg.promotion.yahoo.com/weekend-e ... apore.html

[winston]

Parnian Launches Luxury Bed – World’s Most Expensive

Parnian, the designer and retailer for the world’s most expensive executive desk has entered the high tech luxury beds and produced a piece that they claim to be the world’s most expensive bed. They are retailing the beds from their Scottsdale showroom.

Abdolhay Parnian, the President of the company explained that it was not a conscious decision to get in to the luxury bed segment. The idea was to create something interesting that everyone would appreciate. He said that he had been working on the design for the last two years and the craftsmen put in more than eight months of hard work to come up with a masterpiece.

The beds have all the high end luxury features. It has built-in ipad holders, charging stations, pop-up and swivel TV, computer monitors, hidden compartments, gold and stainless steel detailing and custom hand made mattress options with all natural materials that include wool, cotton, latex and horsehair.

There are several other features and options that make the bed very expensive but it is not exactly the world’s most expensive bed as we know about the $676,550 golden bed from Jado Steel.

[source elitechoice]

http://www.seriousluxury.com/parnian-la ... expensive/

[winston]

JP Morgan Releases no limit Palladium Credit Card

The world’s richest individuals can now shop and swipe in style with the new release of the JP Morgan Palladium credit card.

The card is made of palladium—a rare silvery metal that resembles platinum—and 23 karats of gold. The JP Palladium credit card itself is worth a whopping $1,000.

The JP Morgan Palladium credit card offers benefits and features unlike any other credit cards currently on the market.

The typical JP Morgan Palladium cardholder will have an estimated 30 million dollars in savings and can only become a cardholder if he or she belongs to a private bank.

The annual fee to use this new credit card is just short of $600, a price that seems rather small considering that the credit card bears no limit.

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palladium-credit-card

[winston]

See-through plane: Airbus reveals the aircraft of the future

Plane manufacturer Airbus has looked 40 years into the future and unveiled concept designs for the aircraft of 2050.

The company's vision offers a revolution in air travel.

Gone are the regulated class divisions of First, Business and Economy, replaced by personalised zones that offer flexible, tailored levels of relaxation, interactivity and working spaces.

Passengers can choose to travel in the Interactive zone, with a bar and electronic games where they can mingle and socialise. And those wanting quiet and solitude can choose the Relaxation zone.

The fuselage is replaced by a bone-like structure that will allow for panoramic views outside the aircraft.

For nervous flyers wanting to cut themselves off from the window views, or those simply seeking privacy from other passengers, seats would become 'holographic pods' that would shut out the outside world.

Seats could also change in size and shape for the individual passenger.

Entertainment would move well beyond the seatback TV screen, with concepts for the Interactive zone including virtual holographic golf courses or virtual clothes shopping.

Although Airbus engineers are gazing 40 years into the future, some of these developments could be turned into reality and incorporated into plane designs so that passengers reap the benefit of air travel with minimal environmental impact.

“Our research shows that passengers of 2050 will expect a seamless travel experience while also caring for the environment,” Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President Engineering, told London's Daily Telegraph.

“The Airbus Concept Cabin is designed with that in mind, and shows that the journey can be as much a voyage of discovery as the destination.”


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel- ... z1PJEr3Cbf

[winston]

Fingerprint security briefcase is ideal for James Bond's next assignment

China Vasion has put together a smart-looking piece of luggage that might suit James Bond on his next assignment to hide a folding sniper’s rifle and some rounds of ammunition here and there.

Featuring Nubuck leather lined with soft suede along with a fingerprint reader that remembers up to 12 different users and 2 administrators and can store 2 different fingerprints for each user.

Supporting 600 scans on a single charge, the fingerprint security briefcase would need occasional charging via USB to keep it functional.

Since fingerprint recognition has moved out of the realm of forensics, it’s better that the technology be brought to a good use and it’s even better to see it integrating in a briefcase than a coffee machine.

http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/06/09/finge ... briefcase/

[winston]

The “filthy rich see the world with different eyes” literally got true with this pair of Emerald Sunglasses priced at $200,000. This unique pair of sunglasses has been designed by Shiels jewelers, based in Adelaide, Australia. Shiels managing director Albert Bensimon revealed that this unique eyewear is inspired by the Roman emperor Nero, who is believed to be watching gladiator fights through polished light emerald green gems held up to his eyes.

Reportedly, the emeralds for the lenses in the glasses took five years to source and almost three months to shape, polish and cut.

The emerald sunglasses boasts a precious make with its frame made from 18-carat gold and lined with diamonds, and are worth more than $200,000, which makes them the second world’s most expensive sunglasses after the Dolce & Gabanna DG2027B framed in gold, and priced at $383,609.

Albert Bensimon hints to have already found his potential buyer for his unique sunglasses, in an international star. “There is one international star who would like to get his hands on them, a very well-known person – I won’t say who it is but for him, I might part with them,” he said.

The Emerald sunglasses will put the Bulgari Emerald eyewear to shame, but then not everyone can afford to own these $200,000 sunglasses. The luxurious eyewear will be on show in the Shiels Carillion store window from today until Sunday and will stand protected by security guards around the clock.

Source: outrageousluxury.com

[winston]

Most expensive flip flops

Flip flops are generally not very expensive and are a perfect footwear during summers. The flip flops are a traditional Japanese concept and were introduced to the west in 1950’s. Some flip flops are made of non conventional materials that make them very expensive and exclusive.

Chipko Flip flops
Price : $ 18,000



For the brand conscious people who are not ready to settle below the world’s most expensive footwear, here is some news and a reason for them to splurge on world’s most expensive flip flops by Chipkos that costs whopping $18,000.

These flip flops are hand painted by a renowned Los Angeles contemporary artist, David Palmer who says “The work is inspired by nature, and language, and the invisible connections between things, I create images that reflect my fascination with an increasingly complex world.”

This one of a kind collector’s piece will protect 100,000 square feet of rain forest land, rare species and natural resources. The work has been appreciated by the eco frinedly people across the globe. The Executive Director of SaveNature.Org, Norm Gershenz stated;

“Like adding land to Yosemite, each sandal purchase expands a Costa Rican national park by one hundred square feet, thereby protecting the habitat, species and resources within that land area in perpetuity.”

The flip flops are adorned by hand-made 6 grams 18 carat solid gold Chipkos’ emblem by Readers Fine Jewelers in Santa Monica and is packed in Mahogany wood and glass display case. The sandals are available in men’s size 8/9 and are inspired from original Indian Kolhapuri style intended to break the change in cliché styles of flip flops. The design is unconventional and can be worn casually with any attire.

Source: Born Rich