# Crystal Gem Bottles for Charity $1 Million Bombay Sapphire Revelation By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2008-02-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombay-sapphire-revelation References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/02/11/bombay-sapphires-revelation/) & [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/02/11/bombay-sapphires-revelation/) Karim Rashid designed five elegant bottles in the shape of enormous jewels for the [Bombay Sapphire Revelation Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles). Gerrard designed the diamond and sapphire caps, [Baccarat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-elixir) is the crystal, and the drink inside is Bombay Sapphire gin. Each bottle is priced at $200,000, making the entire collection worth $1 million. Near the end of March 2008, each jeweled crystal bottle will be prominently displayed at a New York, London, Dubai, and Singapore airport. The purchaser will also receive a year's supply of Bombay Sapphire gin. Proceeds will benefit The [Smile Train](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds) charity. Now, you can go on eBay and find a fine collection of Charles Shaw (Two Buck Chuck) Cabernet for less, but hey, this is headed for Sotheby's next year, right? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Crystal Bottles:** There is a market for luxury, high-end crystal bottles for alcoholic beverages, especially for limited edition and exclusive collections. - **Charitable Marketing Campaigns:** Companies can attract consumers and promote their brand by partnering with charity organizations and donating a share of the proceeds to a good cause. - **Celebrity-designed Products:** Collaborating with famous designers or personalities to create exclusive products can create interest among collectors and consumers, as well as generating brand awareness and buzz. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Alcoholic Beverages:** Manufacturers of high-end, premium alcoholic beverages can create exclusive and limited edition crystal bottles for their products, attracting affluent consumers and collectors. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Charity organizations can collaborate with companies to create marketing campaigns or products that align with their mission and raise funds to support their programs. - **Design and Branding Agencies:** Agencies specialized in brand strategy, design, and marketing can offer their services to companies looking to create exclusive products or campaigns, connecting them with renowned designers and creating a unique value proposition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles.md) - [Art-Printed Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombay-sapphire-2.md) - [Ultra-Rare Whiskey Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dekant-acclaim-collection.md) - [Ultra-Extravagant Scotch Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glen-grant-distillery.md) - [Limited Crystal Cognac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-edition-branson.md) - [Expensive Whiskey Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-isle-whiskey.md) - [Luxury Rapper-Approved Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-edition-branson-cognac.md) - [Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macallan-horizon.md) - [Extravagant Luxury Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-bourbon.md)