For all the affluent budding musicians, here’s an indispensable musical instrument. The NeKo LUX launched by Open Labs is the company’s most expensive instrument to date. Encased in a 24-karat gold chassis, the instrument is worth over $24,000. Catering to the growing urban music scene, Open Labs will be hosting a two-day music event titled “Beats ‘N Treats Music Festival” at the Mohawk venue on October 24-25, 2008 in which the winner will receive this stunning gadget being gifted by Open Labs to mark the celebration of their five year anniversary. Headquartered in the heart of “the live music capital of the world,” Open Labs™ develops customized, computer music keyboards suited to fit every studio and stage need imaginable.

Comprising 76 keys, this gilded keyboard sports chrome-plated end bells. Also, its major USP is that this instrument also packs in noteworthy features like 4GB RAM, USB connectivity, Blu-ray DVD/CD Burner and 100,000 preset sounds, along with a V4 software library as well as 5th Anniversary Special Sound Libraries.

But here’s a twist in the tale. Only 24 such Midas-touched keyboards will be shipped in this limited edition and they are only available to those who have or had used an Open Labs product can apply for this glitzy-ritzy keyboard. So go, Grab your device before it gets too late!!

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Life is an adventure for brave hearts and water sports is a favorite haunt of these kinds of species. The thrill of riding a yacht is unbeatable and the excitement will surely double if you are sitting in the Thea. Thea is the latest beach bird coming from the house of Fraser Yachts and can be all yours for $8.5 million. This Yacht has a big history behind it. It was first launched in 1968 as Donapila II but she has grown with time and technology and the current offering has space for the latest things to be stored on deck, such as your jet-ski and speed boat.

You will be awestruck to see the wonderfully done interiors of the Yacht having a European appeal. It can accommodate all your kith and kin and can take you all for a trip around the world at a speed of 16 knots.

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This will surely sound music to the ears!! With the launch of the uber-glamorous & enchanting Elements Stardust, a crystal-studded radio, you are certain to glue yourself to music on air. Though not an innovation, this one is certain to generate dazzling ripples in the luxury dominated blogosphere. Studded with 3,900 Swarovski crystals, it certainly is a beauty to be appreciated. Featuring 10 preset AM/FM stations, this beauty was unveiled at the IFA 2008, Berlin and is being promoted by the renowned BlingMyThing. Drenched in black crystals it looks stunning & is adorned with a white floral pattern that gives it an elegant & sophisticated look.

To add to it is its compatibility to iPods, MP3 players and notebooks too. And if that seems like a dream, the built-in alarm-clock feature is sure to wake you up.  So be ready to be amused by this gorgeous thing!!

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It has been a known fact that human beings have been trying to reconcile with the phenomenon of life and death for ages. The desire to be immortal has led to many new inventions in the field of science and technology. Artists deal with this trauma in an entirely new form- by creating a piece of work that remains immortal even after they are no more. Swarovski designer Quinn Gregory has decided to fight with his destiny by creating a rare piece of art that he wants to be remembered for. He came up with the idea of making Swarovski-studded skulls when he was diagnosed with a fatal heart disease. So, he turned to this art to deal with the realities of death and the inexpressible aura surrounding it.

Perhaps he was taking inspiration from Yeats who wrote about the golden immortal bird. Gregory has taken a hollow skull of a woman and given artistic life to an inanimate skull.

He has decorated the skull with white Swarovski crystals and redone the eyes with blue sapphires. The price for these rare beauties start with $3,000 and have more than 8000 Swarovski pieces on each hear.

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Who said accessories are only for women to adorn? For all the elite & affluent men out there, here’s your next indispensable purchase.  Using the same ancient layering techniques as the Crusaders’ swords, Hommage, the Parisian purveyor of luxury grooming equipment, skincare and spa services for men, has created a limited edition, platinum-sheathed straight razor. Called the Damascene Razor, the blade is hand-forged in Germany with 128 layers of legendary Damascene steel, with a rose and torsion pattern. The name Damascene is itself attributed to the steel swords made in the vicinity of Damascus, Syria which gained its mythical reputation during the medieval Crusades and was said to be able so strong enough as to be able to cut through a rock without losing its sharpness.”

The sheath of the blade is plated in pure platinum, treated to resist tarnishing and the razor is shipped in a lacquered gift box of Tanzanian anigré wood. So next time, garnish yourself with the smooth & honeyed shaving experience with the novel platinum razor.

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iPhone, the unprecedented device by Apple, is being launched with another exclusivity factor. Continental Mobiles, well known for its range of luxurious cell phones, has pimped the 3G, 16GB white luxury i-Phone with Pigeon Blood Red rubies and white diamonds. Exclusively and intricately handcrafted, this piece of art comes from England for £3099 (about $5,550). Though this isn’t the first union of gemstones with the much-hyped 3G iPhone, it will certainly be leap forward of the earlier versions. This adorned Apple cell phone comes in a sophisticated briefcase that promises a shield to this delicate gadget. And that’s not all! This security comes in a variety of elegant shades to choose from especially the Piano finishes that are inspired by the graceful curves of the Steinway Grand Piano. This seems to be a melodious twist!

Trendy and chic as the iPhone may be, it still vies for your haughty touch (no pun intended!) and dressing it up in glam-style is the only option. So here’s technology coming hand-in hand with the pompous flair.

In for an exhilarating ride on water in a green fashion?  Here’s the eco-friendly FoilJet MR1, designed by Matt De Bellefeuille, which is a unique concept vehicle on water that gives you an awesome ride and helps reduce water pollution. It uses a distinctive technique in which its foils, located under the hull of the vehicle, act as wings that propel the vehicle completely out of the water.  Befitted with an electric engine ruling out oil spills in case of an accident, this wonderful water body is appendage with safety features such as a simple switch to shut the engine down. To operate the Foiljet, the rider will simply lower the foil beams and accelerates. The hydrofoils will then start to act as wings making the vehicle foil borne & prepare it to ride smoothly on water.

Combining the efficiency of a motor bike and that of a sail boat, this water body is sure to offer riders a whole new experience. With use of hydrofoils and a 48 Volt motor, the Foiljet is certain to be one of the most efficient vehicles on the water and an eco-delight at $15,000.

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Who said diamonds are only women’s best friends? Here’s a reason for men to rejoice, now that Lotus has launched the Lotus Europa, a diamond-studded luxurious car that could make people you’re you. So all you affluent men out there, this is your time to flaunt with a stylish & trendy sedan. Studded with diamonds in the rev counter, speed dials and many other places, it has various cosmetic enhancements like a unique paint finish that combines a high gloss black base with tiny glass flakes to give the car the appearance that it is being showered with diamonds.

Having bonded with Winsor Bishop to fetch you this creative work, this beautifully hand crafted British sports car How-to-Import-Your-Own-Supercar is not only stunning and luxurious, it drives like a dream too. Achieving 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds and a maximum speed of 146mph, this Lotus Europa is certainly a car of style and substance. The car doesn’t lack any engineering and comes with the latest technology too.

A fully customized, diamond-set Lotus Europa is a real gem of a car and is expected to be valued at £150,000 at its launch in Hethel, Norfolk on Sunday 14th September 2008.

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Are you in the mood to play pool right after your dinner or are you one of those who can feel hunger only after having a good round of pool? If sport is such an intricate part of your life, why don’t you simply get ahead and buy yourself a dinner cum game table! The Balmoral pool and dining table can be turned from its one avatar to another in a matter of few seconds. It comes for as paltry as sum of $5,400. Now the next time you invite guests home, you can easily play a post dinner round of pool, with coffee, just besised your hearth in the warmth of your dining room.

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When the “rubies on phone” 3G iPhone was launched, people like me were happy to look at it from a distance. I say it because I cannot handle too feminine look of the handset, does not gel well with the way I carry myself. If you have been reading my posts, you would have guessed that my personality is that I prefer subtle to loud, under stated to gaudy. The new black and white diamond 3G iPhone is something that I would love to carry with me even if I am going to a corporate meet or to attend my grand uncle’s funeral! Sorry to use the expression but it really bugs me every time my sister takes the SIM out of her ruby phone and inserts in some appropriate handset, whenever we have to go for some mourning.

I certainly do not mind paying £3599 ($6,500) for this little useful device!

Via ContinentalMobiles