"So far we know, this is the most expensive champagne glass in the world."
The emotion attached with diamonds is unmistakable, so why not add diamonds to your most elegant table decorations?
Diamonds in glass is the creation of Natascha Marx and glass artist Tobias Berger. The handcrafted stemware, caviar dishes, napkin rings, and ashtrays can provide the emotional piece de' resistance to the most elegant table.
Their latest addition is the handmade, "Imperial" Champagne glass which has 8.1 carat diamonds and is plated with 180 grams or 6.34 oz of gold. Each glass, which they claim is the world's most expensive, is selling for 65,000 Euros or about $96,109.
The Saxophone was created especially for the Thailand Millionaire Expo in honor of King Bhumipol. The 10 diamond-coated saxophone was intended for Princess Pa's charity foundation. The fine, black, polished wood is plated with 18 carat gold and 10 diamonds. The 40,000 Euro sax also bears the royal logo.
$96,000 Champagne Flute
Diamonds in Glass
Trend Themes
1. Diamond-encrusted Luxury Items - Businesses can explore creating high-end, diamond-encrusted versions of luxury items to appeal to the ultra-rich and those seeking emotional attachment to their possessions.
2. Handcrafted Tableware - There is an opportunity for emerging glass artists to create handcrafted tableware, such as stemware, caviar dishes, napkin rings, and ashtrays, to provide emotional value to special occasions.
3. Personalized Royal Gifts - There is scope for businesses to create custom, one-of-a-kind gifts for royalty and the ultra-rich, such as the 10-diamond coated saxophone which was intended for Princess Pa's charity foundation.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Home Decor - The luxury home decor industry can explore integrating diamonds or other exquisite materials into their products to create unique pieces for the ultra-rich.
2. Fine Jewelry - The high-end jewelry industry can experiment with creating personalized, diamond-encrusted saxophones and other accessories for their esteemed clients.
3. Custom Gift Manufacturing - The custom gift manufacturing industry can explore creating exclusive, personalized gifts for royalty and the ultra-rich, such as the diamond-coated saxophone that was intended for Princess Pa's charity foundation.