Designed in 1999 by Caran d’Ache, La Modernista Diamonds is the fountain pen formed to pay reverence to Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), the most celebrated Modernist architects. This writing instrument is decked up with rhodium-coated solid silver mechanism with an 18-carat gold nib that is coated with rhodium. Retailed at £229,995, the pen is equipped with 5072 full-cut Top Wesselton VS diamonds counting 20 carats and 96 half-cut rubies (0.32 carats) fitted elegantly on the top of the cap.

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Christie’s has exhibited the rare collection of jewels and gemstones to be auctioned on 15-16 April. Roughly 65 lots from these two sales to be held at Christie’s Manhattan salesroom are expected to fetch really big dough. The 15 April rare jewels & gemstones sale will exhibit antique jewelry dating from the 17th-20th centuries. Among the interesting and must-see jewels, there is a historic diamond bow brooch made for Empress Eugénie in the mid-19th century, which is expected to generate r $4-6 million.

Whilst the 16 April auction would count an array of atypical shaded gemstones, diamonds and jewelry from eminent American collections counting pieces possessed by the novelist Danielle Steel and a flawless 39.34 carat diamond.

The highlights of the preview of the “Christie’s Rare Jewels and Gemstones: The Eye of a Connoisseur” include a pair of sugarloaf cobachon emerald ear clips, weigh up about 17.38 and 17.39 carats, within a graduated marquise and pear-shaped diamond foliate surround, mounted in platinum and is expected to fetch $800,000 million on 16 April.

Others include:

A 14.23 carat rectangular-cut pink diamond ring with a pre-estimate of $15 million to be sold on 15 April.

An art nouveau enamel, multi-gem and diamond corsage ornament by George Fouquet to be auctioned on 15 April for $200,000.

A rectangular-cut, D color, absolutely flawless diamond ring of 27.91 carats (top), and its identical copy designed using simulated diamonds, both mounted by Harry Winston, will fetch $3 million on 16 April.

An art nouveau glass and enamel “Speedwell” bracelet by Rene Lalique sits to demand around $700,000 on 15 April.

Handful of jewelry that belonged to Christina Onassis would also be available for auction at Christie’s. Onassis is the daughter of Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis who made efforts to find bliss regardless of her family’s prosperity.

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When Bernard Maquin designed elite diamond soccer ball, folks at Goldstriker could feel a bit of unrest. And why not as Goldstriker is known to rule the minds of filthy rich with its creations bathed in diamond, gold, crystals, Swarovski and other precious stones and no one dare challenge it. Latest creating making up to headlines is “The Diamond Golf Ball,” which is a rare valuable master work of fine art jewelry.

This absolutely handmade creation depicts the detailed craftsmanship invested over it. It is a clear reflection of harmonic fusion of aesthetics and functionalism, splendor and serviceability. Designed using 70 grams of 18K white gold set with 11 carats of natural white and natural color superior black diamonds, the ball would surely make players quit their profession and embrace this as their passion.

Those who adore diamonds but doesn’t want to be on field and want to enjoy the blingy flavor while sitting at home can target diamond edition backgammon (£500,000) or diamond edition chess ($100,000).

Easter is well known as another happy holiday, so full of lively whites and neutrals and undoubtedly welcomes all the new life and foliage that comes along with spring. The offering of egg-shaped purse by Vivian Alexander is not something new but it surely deserves a re-examination as the new entrant viz. Easter Egg Purse is unlikely very cheerful and presents the quirky side of the holiday. It exhibits a structure of multi-hued pastel eggs on a pearl-toned white backdrop with 18k gold neat, feet, and sequence. The collection also comprises of another elite Easter Parade Pink Mini Purse that is a perfect gift for your daughter. Designed using real eggshells, these purses are bejeweled using valuable metals and gems. Each of this bag is retailed at $475.

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The trendy fashion statement revolving around the big names in couture hit the runway lately at the Academy of Motions Pictures Art and Sciences celebrating the 80th Annual Academy Awards Fashion Preview. The Academy Awards for stupendous film feat for 2007 will be presented on 24 February at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center along with live telecast organized by the ABC Television Network across 200 countries worldwide. But this doesn’t mean that there was nothing meaningful there. If you have an exploratory vision, then surely diamond accessories exhibited there would have invited your interest.

Amongst the trendy highlights were stunning rhombus earrings of every length and style, model diamond hoops, diamond suspended earrings, diamond drops, hoops and chandelier earrings. Also, must-glare was Martin Katz diamond bracelet priced at $1 million and diamond ring valued at $4 million.

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Jewelry is something that can never be overlooked by those women who crave to make a difference through their personality. I think sumptuous jewels are what every lady demands. Pearls are the most elegant and beautiful things that have the ability to adorn your beautiful body. The magnificence and the charm of delicate jewelry completely catch my fancy. I love pearls and am really crazy about them.

This beautiful ring is so different than the rings that all of us wear that I can not help but think about it. Does it not look too gorgeous? This piece of designer jewelry can completely amaze the onlookers. I am sure that if you wear it on a party, this product will be the prominent topic of gossips in your group of fashionable friends. It is one of my favorites in the CASCATA Collection launched by MIMI Jewelry. It is made of 18 Ct Yellow Gold and comprises of pink, violet and white pearls. You can now buy it at a discounted price of $1490.

I think that this extremely exclusive ring can prove to be the perfect gift for your beloved. I know she will love it. What are you waiting for? Just grab the opportunity of adorning the beautiful fingers of your lady love.

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Featured above is a ring designed by former coal miner Ovidiu Paraianu, who has plans to sell the ring to French President Nicolas Sarkozy for $8,870.Embedded with sapphire, ruby and diamond concoction, the ring weighs 5.12 grams and word is around that soon Sarkozy’s girlfriend Carla Bruni would be its beholder. What a lovely gift!

The designer ring combines elements of France and Romania and you may view charms bathed in shades of the French flag. The ring presents a microscopic figurine of the globally renowned Romanian artist Constantin Brancusi.

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Following the technique of minting-money practiced by cell phones and iPods manufacturers, the computer manufacturers can’t stop but to track the bling road. Seemingly ordinary thought of turning plain computer cases into shiny shiny stuff is now being made possible by Zeus-Computers. This Tokyo-based giant aims at offering integrated machines within the cases that are fits into the category of mobile treasure decked with valuable jewels and metals caking the delightfully crafted body.

Handful of pricey selection include a model baptized “Jupiter” bathed in pure platinum carrying a price tag of whooping $760,000, making you jaw stay open. But if this seems to be too good for you then free feel to eye a reasonably priced piece named “Mars” that would cost you $570,000. Those willing to add their flavor to it can opt for an inferno of inset diamonds carving the zodiac constellation and the Milky Way on the face of the computer case.

The case includes a 1000GB serial ATA hard drive, a 3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6850-powered machine with a 256MB GeForce 7200GS VGA card, 2048MB of memory, a Blu-ray/HD-DVD optical drive and others. I reckon one cannot doubt the stuffed features inside as its external appeal gives you no reason to drop it.

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UK-based Goldstriker has unveiled their platinum-encrusted gadgets on the very request of their savvy audience. Lately, the company has made an effort and designed the first third-generation Apple iPod Nano coated with Platinum. The very idea of customers demanding platinum studded gadgets clicked the company’s senses and they end-up experimenting with this precious metal. And personally speaking, I find platinum far more appealing than gold. Platinum suits perfectly on the iPod nano. Goldstriker has plans to release the much-in-demand Platinum iPod nano 8GB by early January 2008. It can be yours on a mere drop of mere $822. What do you think about the creation? Any plans to buy one?

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Someone has rightly said the identity of the successful person gets recognized when he is asked for autograph rather than signature. In Blogosphere, the dialysis occurs when a blog gets mature from a label of a baby blog to the pedestal of a majestic presence. Right on the heels of my expectations, I have managed to crack 500 posts (on EliteChoice) within less than a year (with first post on 9 January).

Ideally I should feature myself with a goblet of champagne but I take the opportunity to introduce my internal spirit to you. This two-legged beast is my mirror image who knows the right direction and cherish past with a present energy and looks forward to ink bigger deals in life (in terms of value as size doesn’t make a difference).

Besides my journalistic profession, I was committed to my bloggers’ desk throughout this year and never intended to beat big sharks like Luxist, LuxuryLaunches, UberGizmo, ShinyShiny, Bornrich, UberReview, Blavish and others but am glad that I earned the deserving recognition from them. Also, a three-month-young network with Elite Fashion Blog Bazaar Community is quite satisfying.

It was an exciting journey to chronicle the world of elite products and break the news on the board, respecting the prerequisite of a journalist and curiosity of my faithful readers. Gluing to my very first post that outlined the purpose of my blog, I am happy to set various laurels in that direction and am geared up to offer an unbeatable common-sense perspective on important topics/ products and events of the day.

I am glad to share with you that the onset of 2008 would mark our first anniversary with a lot more unique features on the cards. And yah from today I am all set to offer next 500 posts coming thick and fast.

This Time Three Cheers To Me And My Love:)