12 Absolutely Incredible Bling-Bling Vehicles

 These days, it’s common to see most of the costliest and luxurious cars zooming past without much fuss! With the number of millionaires and billionaires mushrooming rapidly from every corner of the world, its isn’t a big thing to drive most coveted brands like Mercedes, Bentley, Bugatti Veyron or the kinds. However pimping the vehicles with gold, diamond and swarovski does help to exhibit your excess wealth on the roads. Bring the traffic to halt with these decked-out editions of ultra-opulent luxurious two and four wheelers. Roll over for the Top 12 blinged vehicles….. cause when you’re rolling down the street, it’s all about the Blings, baby!

12) Swarovski crystal studded Ben Wilson Low-rider bike

 This good looking hand-built low-rider bike has been inspired from a study of Americal Low-rider culture. The Low-rider bike by Ben Wilson dares to challenge conventional bicycle ergonomics and makes for a super smooth relaxing ride. It also gets dressed with nearly one hundred and ten thousand crystals by guys over at Swarovski. Nearly one hundred and ten thousand crystals have been set in to Ben Wilson Low-rider. This crystal studded Low-rider bike is hand made to order. We couldn’t get any info about the pricing, but it certainly won’t fit the budget of an average Joe.

11) Swarovski Crystal Aerospace Solar Car Concept

 The Swarovski Crystal Aerospace Car, designed by the Welsh designer, Lovegrove is a concept that will run entirely on solar power. The car features a bubble-type hood and sleek wheel design. Lovegrove’s focus for this design is transport and sustainability; he presents a solar powered hybrid concept car for our future. The synergies between the alternative energy source, the materials and design are immaculate, rendering the obvious style as effortless. Each of the 1,000 Sharp solar panels has a specially constructed Swarovski crystal embedded in it.  

10) 24K Gold-Plated Bike

 Nothing less then a gold-plated bike for the uber-rich bike-lover with a conscience! A UK based insurance company, ETA, is offering a custom-made 24K gold-plated Charge Plug bicycle complete with customized seat, handlebars and chain to mark the Green Transport Week. The Midas ride comes with its own security guard. This amazing two-wheeled ride is approximately worth $18,750, treehugging sure comes for a price! 

9) The $500,000 Gold-plated custom chopper

 Take a look at this gold-plated custom chopper that is estimated to carry a maddening tag of $500,000! Exhibited at an International Motocycle show in Seattle, this ornamented two- wheeler is more a piece of art than an actual vehicle. If you are wondering that why would some one want to ride it…..then lemme ask, Why not? If you’ve got loads of cash dumped in banks in every corner of the world then who can stop you from splurging.

8) Gold MV Agusta F4

 Though I am sure most of the guys aren’t going to jump at the sight of a blinged beast, there may be few of them who would love to ride this Midas touched MV Agusta F4. ‘Awesome, gorgeous, breathtaking…’or ‘garish, loud, hooey….’ irrespective of what you uttered the moment you saw this 24 carat gold plated bike, it did blind many of those at International Fair of Luxury where it was unveiled. This blinged version was developed in collaboration with Aurum, a Venetian company that is leader in precious metal processing. With a total surface area of 5 square meters, each 80×80 gold leaf was applied in such a way as to create a flake effect.
7) Gold plated Ford

 Driving this gold plated Ford on the road is akin to screaming ” I’m rich, come rob me!” however details about this gilded Ford is a mystery. Not much is known about its opulence too. But for sure we know just one thing, that this Ford is gold plated. 

6) Gold Plated Cars at Bucharest Luxury Show 2006

 For those hungry for gold slapped cars, Bucharest Luxury Show 2006 was the place to be. A number of gold plated cars, like this blinged Hummer, from the RealGold company were put on display to treat to dazzle your eyes as well as minds. The company apparently customizes your car as per your needs, so you can pimp your ride, just the way you want! This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, unveiled at the Luxury Show in Bucharest, Romania, is covered in tiles made of glass and 18-karat gold.

5) Gold-Plated Porsche Limited Edition

 Gold-Plated Porsche is designed by Visualis, which earlier presented a Porsche Boxster in 22 carat beaten gold last year, and has now followed-up with the limited edition model, Gold Boxter which will be available in nine gold-plated models. The gold-plated Porsche will feature all the major components, from the control elements such as the steering wheel and doorknobs to the car body and alloy rims in gold-plated version. Though, the price of this Visualis’s gold-chariot still remains undisclosed. But if you have a great fascination for cars with gold and diamond trim than this is really desirable!! 

4) Gold-plated Benz Smart Fortwo

 Why the heck should we talk about some gold plated handset, MP3 player, or a laptop when we have a gold plated car with us? The Midas touched Benz Smart Fortwo was exhibited at Brock Alloy Wheels during Tuning World Bodensee 2007. This customized golden car has been flawlessly designed for your everyday life. The smart golden car offers a blend of comfort, safety, ecology and driving fun, and most significantly, low CO2 emission figures. Is there anyone out here who knows the price figure for this golden car?

3) Bentley Gold

 If you think Bentley is a bit less classy to justify your blingy lifestyle then you are in for a surprise with this pimped-out Bentley’s Gold version from ASI, the Japanese tuner specialized in Bentleys. The ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold features hand painted, original Japanese art by Nakamura Tetsuei. The GT Speed images feature ASI’s standard GT body kit, with the addition of a dry carbon bonnet and trunk + rear wing, and original 3-piece forged wheel. Bentley Gold is by the production 6.0 liter W12 engine that is tuned to deliver 800 hp. Only 29 units will be available for sale for a blinged price tag of $800,000.

2) Su Zhongyang’s Ivory Carving Car

 We have seen the cars studded with diamonds and plated with gold and now, celebrated Folk art master Su Zhongyang has created a stunning ivory carving masterpiece. His Jiu Jiu Xiang Long ivory carving car is adorned with 99 fortunate dragons. The car is 4.5 meters long, 1.81 meters wide and 1.9 meters high and weighs 2 tons. Most parts of the ivory car are festooned with colossal ivory and yak bone. If ivory only doesn’t impress you that much, the masterpiece is adorned with gold and diamonds too. The incredible ivory carving car is valued at US $2.7 million. 

1) Diamond-Covered Mercedes SL

 The ultra-shiny, glitzy diamond covered Mercedes SL class was spotted at an auto show overseas. Though, there is no surety, if the diamonds are real, but, it looks really dazzling whatsoever! And if you want to estimate its value then you need to know your mathematics well….that is the place value of zeros beyond billions.

And if just the external blign isn’t enough for your opulent taste, then here are a few more options for blinging your car inside out -

 

$2 million Diamond-Studded Wheels

 The uber-rich just can’t have enough of diamonds and gold and just like they love to dress-up in priceless jewels, so do they want their rides to be as fancy as they are! So, the creators of the Lexani Wheel line have yet again come up with their luxurious wheel line that is studded with diamonds and rubies! The Asanti ASF 130 Series feature a set of four 34 inches wheels with 26,000 diamonds and 1,200 rubies. And, a set of four costs more then most of the priciest roadsters in the world, for an exceptional $2 million.

$150,000 Diamond-Studded Knob

The ever-luxurious Bentley adorns the jeweled look with this $150,000 Bentley Knob! This royal masterpiece is handcrafted with 30 carats of real diamonds and 10 ounces of 18 carat white gold. This world’s most expensive Bentley shift knob almost equals the price tag of the roadster itself, for $150,000 and it took 100 hours of labor to complete.

Don’t miss out the 24kt gold plated wheels, engine and also the springs for an understated bling.

When these gilded riding structures take to the roads, especially on a sunny day, then I’m sure the bystanders will need a pair of goggles to protect their eyes from the blinding glare that they will emanate.

Amazing Future City Concepts

The future is going to be an amazing place, if science fiction is to be believed; we will have space mining, super soldiers and TVs the size of buildings, and if some architects have their way, we will be watching all of this progress from the ocean or skyscrapers shaped like buckyballs covered in ferns.

Green Towers in the Park

Designed to go up in Seoul South Korea, these things are being developed as a communal park/living space/commercial space. It is being referred to as “sustainable” implying that the people who live here will have little need for the outside world and will only have to come out if they want to. Given the fact that South Korea is about the most video-game crazy nation on earth, it stands to reason that if the community here has an internet connection, they may begin to evolve into a separate species. The project is also being called “Seoul Commune 2006″, implying that they have 16 years to get it put together.

The buildings as you can see are being designed to use lattice-like geometric shapes to allow airflow as well as maximum strength while using a minimum of materials. And yes, they are green because they will be covered in plants. Let’s just hope for their sake that they don’t experience any swarms of Japanese beetles, otherwise they could be the world’s first community wiped out by a garden pest. 

Freedom Ship

The original idea here is inspired; a giant mile long ship that contains everything people might need to survive, apartments, commercial space, docks, an airstrip. The idea was for Freedom ship to be an independent nation and reside out in international waters, circumnavigating the globe every 3 years. Communication with the outside world would be limited to boat trips and small aircraft flights. Unfortunately, Freedom Ship never really got going. The people who conceived it had a hard time raising the billions of dollars needed to build a 1 mile long boat, and the cost only continues to rise with each passing year thanks to inflation.

Then there is the fact that the company trying to put it together has been mired with controversy. As of March of this year, they still haven’t begun building anything, despite the fact that they have been accepting down payments from people who were interested in living on it. They also have released very little information about how they actually expect to accomplish their goals, leading many to believe the whole thing is just a big scam. Press like that makes it hard to raise a few billion, especially when these days people are reluctant to throw down a few grand on even a “sure thing”.

Regatta Jakarta

This is the brainchild of significantly more grounded and forward thinking people. Building has actually begun, and the concept is a lot less ridiculous than a floating nation. There are 10 main buildings, referred to as “tall ships” that are actually apartment buildings, and an eleventh called the “lighthouse” that is a hotel. The whole thing is located near the sea, with great views, and follows a nautical theme. The apartment buildings are named after major port cities (Dubai, Monte Carlo and Miami, for example) and are built facing the direction of the city they are named after.

It’s nice to see that someone in the world not only has a crazy idea, but that it is a smart idea and is actually going through with it. Of course, with my luck, someone will screw up, they’ll pull the plug and I will look like an idiot. (However, I beat them to that years ago)

Penang Global City Center

Here’s what they want to do with this thing, in no particular order:

• two five-star hotels
• performing arts centre
• retail complex
• two office towers
• residential properties
• convention centre
• observatory tower
• parking space
• monorail transportation
• public arena

That is ambitious to say the least. The entire thing is designed to cover 860 square kilometers (534 square miles), which has managed to piss off a large number of locals. Unfortunately, the folks in charge of the project were “undemocratic” in their decision making process, so the angry public blocked their efforts to get started. As for now, nothing has been started, but there is some back and forth going on, with the people who want to build it being a bit more forthcoming with their information about what is going on, and a media blackout against those who oppose it. In the end, let’s hope that if they do manage to build it, no one gets hurt and everyone benefits. (Sparkles and sunshine for everyone!)

The Venus Project

Okay, so this is less of a city and more of a societal restructuring. The Venus project is an attempt to get the world to start thinking green and sustainable. It is also built on the philosophy that we as a species would progress more efficiently if we weren’t so profit minded; if technology progressed independent of profit, we would see more and more profound leaps forward. There is definitely logic in this way of thinking; plenty of superior technologies have been stifled due to companies with more money squashing smaller but more capable competition. Unfortunately, those that have power like to keep it, so that does not bode well for this concept. It sure does sound a lot like Starfleet from Star Trek, where there is no money and everyone lives in a happy world, except we would be lacking Klingons and green alien women who want to sleep with captains and eat everyone in a red shirt. On the other hand, we had a similar concept take hold after the Bolshevik Revolution, and it didn’t work out so well.

Of course, the USSR didn’t have city boats so maybe all will be well this time around.

Sky-Terra

These are a pretty novel idea; rather than using up ground-space to build parks, build huge towers and build them on top of those. They were designed with places like Tokyo in mind, where they don’t have the land to rip down buildings for a park or a greenbelt. The towers would feature grass, fountains, benches… everything you could want in a park, except for that non-terror inducing “being at ground level” thing that usual parks have. To be honest, I don’t think I will be playing catch 10 stories off the ground, I would most likely lay spread eagle in the grass, praying a strong gust of wind doesn’t dash my body on the streets below. Also keep in mind that these were built with Tokyo in mind, a giant city in a country notorious for earthquakes.

On the other hand, the towers are also meant to provide shade and collect rainwater, so they aren’t all terror-games and terrified tourists. Time will tell if this or any of the other bear fruit, but the world will be a cooler place if they do.

Luxurious Items That Melt Stress Away / Pampering Goodies

14 Ways to Help You De-Stress

If you need a little holiday R&R, peep these calming, luxurious bath treatments, scented candles, and cozy apparel.

 

Bamboo Rice Cleansing Facial Scrub

Bamboo Rice Cleansing Facial Scrub is 100% Natural & made with 99% Organic and Wildcrafted Ingredients. $17

 

Felted slippers Orange rose

Environmentally friendly handmade felted slippers made of softest merino wool and silk. $70

 

Silk Luxury Eye Mask In Green Leaves

Calming and elegant green leaves cradling your eyes while you sleep. $50

 

Set of 5 Knee Length Kimono Robes. Assorted Prints.

This listing is for a set of 5 Knee Length Kimono Robes. $310

Hand Poured Soy Candles Set of 5 - 8 oz

Hand-poured soy candles are filled with the calming, comforting, and balancing blend of Cedarwood Vanilla; the calming, clean, floral scent of Himalayan Bamboo; Uplifting Antique Sandalwood; the relaxing, exotic floral Honeysuckle Jasmine; and the sweet, pineapple, cherry Sex on the Beach. These darling jars will be the perfect addition to any room, or a great gift! $3

 

Turkish Towel A Peshtemal-SOFT

A peshtemal is a Turkish traditional towel used in the Turkish baths. It is also used to specify which region people are from and is a part of a deep cultural tradition. The peshtemal absorbs water as fast as a towel, dries very quickly, takes up less space and is easy to carry. $50

 

Glacial Granite Tealight Candle Holder

A speckled glacial granite stone hand-gathered from an Ice Age deposit in Northeastern Wisconsin, near Sheboygan, then cut to accept a 1-1/2" tealight candle.This stone has been polished to a satin eggshell finish while preserving the natural form. $25

 

Calm Facial Serum for normal to sensitive skin

CALM is formulated for those who would categorize their skin type as normal and/or sensitive. Fractionated coconut oil is the liquid portion of naturally solid coconut oil. Its non-greasy, light feeling provides a wonderful base for mixing with richer oils like ricebran and sweet almond to allow for quicker penetration. $12

Lavender Dream Bath Bombs - Set of 3

These bath bombs combine lavender, orange and a touch of patchouli, the perfect relaxing combination. They contain skin softening almond oil which will help to soften your skin as you relax in the bath in this beautiful scent! $10

Spa Hot Rocks Engraved Black Ocean Stones Set

Place inspirational stones around your office or home as little reminders. Display them on your desk or coffee table. They make great mementos and gifts. Engraved stone lasts a lifetime. $48

 

Calm Yourself Set

Bergamot, orange, lemon, neroli, clary sage and sandalwood come together for a unique scent experience. $20

 

Green Tea All Natural Hydrating Face Cream 2

This is a light, all natural face cream that is infused with Japanese green tea. This moisturizer is gentle and light and fluffy... moisturizing enough for really dry skin, and light enough for those with combination to oily skin. $17 from Etsy!

 

Lavender Lotion Bar with Certified Organic Ingredients

Lotion bars are the perfect natural way to replenish moisture to your hands, cuticles and any other dry spots thanks to the skin nourishing mix of organic cocoa butter, fair trade shea butter, organic virgin coconut oil, beeswax and candelilla wax (plant wax). Not only does this bar keep your skin soft it also stays solid until warmed in your palm, which means no spillage. These are great for air travel because there is no security issues with bringing this lotion on board and it combats the nasty moisture-zapping plane air. Scented with calming soothing organic lavender essential oil - perfect for sometimes stressful holiday season. $11

Inventory Clearance Sale Lavender Vanilla Ultra Rich

Regular price $14 now only $9 Inspired by the calming effect that lavender imparts to the tired soul at the end of a long day. Fields of purple flowers with their intoxicating scent enfold you as you drift calmly off to sleep. Touched with a hint of vanilla for a bit of sweetness. Beyond luxurious, this enriched whipped body butter is made for the goddess in all of us.

The Best Show-Stopping Rings Ever

Here are some very expensive accessories to make you stand out.

 2.63 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Platinum Ring

All your friends will be jealous if you show up sporting this antique-style ring featuring a large center stone surrounded by emeralds. $12,850

Tubular Matte and Polished Tension Ring Mounting

We are crazy about this totally unexpected white gold setting with diamonds set in the ends. Pick your own center stone and you'll have the coolest ring on the block! $2,725 for the setting.

Tiffany & Co. Paloma's Marrakesh Band Ring

Gold and turquoise is one of our favorite combinations and the addition of diamonds makes this perfect for a nontraditional engagement ring or wedding band. $1,800

Baguette Cocktail Fizz Ring

Eleven baguette cut diamonds totaling just under two carats make up this whimsical ring from DeBeers, which is a great choice for brides who want something a little uncommon. $11,500

Art Deco 2.37 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

This gorgeous antique ring showcases an amazing 4.25ct diamond and intricate metalwork, also set with diamonds, on each site. $16,250

Etoile Four-row Band Ring with Pavé Diamonds in Platinum

This pavé band from Tiffany is modern and streamlined, which we love, yet perfectly timeless as well. $11,850

Angula Style Tension Set Titanium Ring

We love the simple and nontraditional look of this tension setting in titanium. Available with natural or lab-created diamonds. $6,600 with 1ct round natural diamond.

Furrer-Jacot Memoire Six Millimeter Diamond Two Row Eternity Band

We've never seen anything quite like this two-row diamond eternity ring, accented with a band of platinum in the center. We love the classic design with a modern twist. $11,590

Forever Two Engagement Ring

The simple two-prong setting and thicker band takes this traditional solitaire design and updates it with modern lines. Starting at $1,400.

Art Deco Diamond & Enamel Platinum Ring

This stunning diamond and enamel antique Art Deco ring will be impossible to miss as it sparkles on your ring finger! $1,950

Prong-Set Full Diamond Band

This classic eternity band would delight any woman. A wonderfully sparkly accent to your engagement ring or as an engagement ring itself! $6,300

Tiffany Novo Band Ring with Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold

We love the resurgence in popularity of rose gold and this eternity band is one of our favorites. The low profile will match well with simple engagement rings. $2,275

Art Deco 1.87ct Diamond Platinum Ring

An antique engagement ring with old mine-cut diamonds is just the thing for romantic, vintage-loving brides. $6,800

  

Frank Gehry Bead Ring with a Diamond in 18k White Gold

The modern style of this ring, designed for Tiffany by famed architect Frank Gehry, is a great alternative to a traditional solitaire engagement ring. $1,950

 Vintage Emerald Ring

An alternative to a traditional diamond ring, this vintage emerald with diamond center stones is absolutely stunning. $38,700

Criss-Cross Diamond Engagement Ring

We love the unusual setting of this engagement ring, which allows the center stone, a certified non-conflict diamond, to really shine. $2,030

 Yellow Diamond Eternity Band

Yellow diamonds set in platinum is an unexpected combination. The thin band will add subtle sparkle alongside your engagement ring. $3,200

 

2.89 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond Ring

This showstopping ring with a center stone just shy of three carats will set tongues wagging and make you the envy of all your friends! $34,500

 Tiffany Bezel Round 1 Carat Diamond Ring

A diamond set in a bezel give a basic, traditional ring a modern profile. This design from Tiffany is available in sizes from 0.25 carat to 2.5 carats. Starting at $1,830.

 4.06ct Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Asscher cut diamonds are the most sought after and this antique ring is anchored by a 4-carat stone. Absolutely gorgeous! $47,950

Enamel and Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring

We are crazy about this Art Deco style ring with diamonds accented by black and red enamel. It's a perfect choice for vintage-loving, nontraditional brides. $3,500

  

Tiffany Bubbles Ring of Diamonds in Platinum

We love the playful lines of this scattered diamond ring from Tiffany's Bubbles collection. A fantastic choice as a wedding band or engagement ring. $9,550

Lucida Band Ring with a Diamond in Platinum

This mid-sized platinum band with inset diamond would work as well as a wedding band for a woman as for a man. $3,300

Art Deco 3.44-Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

We're big fans of antique rings and this Art Deco setting is a particular favorite. The 3.44-carat mine-cut center stone has tons of character and history. $26,500

 

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring

This gorgeous antique ring features a ring of sapphires encircling a mine-cut diamond in a bezel setting. We love the pop of color in an otherwise very traditional setting. $7,000