# Blinged-Out Soccer Balls Shimanksy Soccer Ball Will Set You Back $2.5 Million By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-06-10 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blinged-out-soccer-balls-shimanksy-soccer-ball-offered-for-2.5-mllion References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/shimansky-offers-25-million-soccer-ball-to-distract-goal-keepers-at-fifa-world-cup/) & [shimansky.co.za](http://www.shimansky.co.za/) What else shouts "soccer enthusiast of the 2010 FIFA World Cup" than a blinged-out soccer ball by South African jeweler Shimansky costing $2.5 million?! That’s right folks, $2.5 million is what this fantastical piece of bling is going for! For those contemplating the purchasing of this luxury item in their dreams, this sucker is made of 6,620 white and 2,640 black, round, brilliant, cut South African diamonds, weighing in around 2.2 kilograms and ultimately carrying a total weight of 3500 karats! Wowzers! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Sports Equipment:** There is an opportunity for luxury brands to create blinged-out versions of sports equipment for the affluent market. - **Extravagant Collectibles:** Blinged-out sports equipment like this soccer ball presents an opportunity to cater to collectors who seek unique and mind-blowing items. - **Sports Accessory Customization:** The trend of personalization and customization can extend to sports equipment, offering consumers the chance to create one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** Jewelers could explore collaborations with sports brands to create high-end, diamond-studded sports equipment. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can venture into the sports equipment market by creating extravagant, limited-edition items like blinged-out soccer balls. - **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment manufacturers can offer customization services to cater to consumers who want unique and personalized sports accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Official Connected FIFA Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-soccer-ball.md) - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Tricolored Tournament Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co.md) - [Durable Canine Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-soccer-ball.md) - [Unfolding Soccer Ball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set.md) - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Luxurious Sporting Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offwhite-co-wilson.md)