Ian DeLucca, a designer located in Los Angeles, has created a pair of diamond-encrusted AirPods. The headphones are featured in his "NEW MATERIALISM" series. The series is intended to combine artistic influences int the world of commerce. The diamond-encrusted AirPods are titled Object No. 1.
Ian DeLucca has indicated that the "NEW MATERIALISM" collection "Guides us into new relationships with the material world."
The AirPods in the collection were cast in white gold and then encrusted with 1,000 VVS naturally mined diamonds. Only 25 models were created and each one has its issue number inscribed along with the creation date. All of the pairs come with a marble stand and have a $20,000 USD price point.
Prospective customers can make purchasing inquires through designers' Instagrams. Following that, the diamond-encrusted AirPods will be released publicly.
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Ian DeLucca Has Created Diamond-Encrusted AirPods
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