# Bling Bling Boring $20,000 iPod Shuffle By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-08-21 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-junk-it-up-school-of-design-more-ipod-glitz References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/ipod_shuffle_dazzles_brighter_with_gold_and_diamonds.php) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2004/08/30/engadget-exclusive-sean-p-diddy-combss-custom-diamond-ipod/) Is blinging technology boring anyone else yet? Well, as long as there are people who think there is a market for ultra luxury items, you will be reading about [iPods encrusted with diamonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-diamond-collection). Plunk down your twenty grand and change a $200 [iPod Shuffle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-npod) into a [solid gold glittery gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-collection). Look at it this way, at least you aren't paying to have the logo bedecked in diamonds like Diddy did (done?) That was so 2004. If you have a jail sentence facing you, the video explains how to make your own jeweled iPod. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ultra Luxury Tech:** Opportunity for companies to create high-end, expensive technology products with added features to appeal to luxury enthusiasts. - **DIY Jeweled Tech:** Opportunity for individuals to personalize their technology with DIY methods, such as adding jewels and glitter to their devices. - **Sustainable High-end Tech:** Opportunity for companies to create high-end, environmentally friendly technology products to appeal to eco-conscious luxury enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to create high-end and expensive products to appeal to luxury enthusiasts. - **DIY Technology:** Opportunity for retailers to offer DIY technology customization products to appeal to individualistic customers. - **Eco-conscious Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to create environmentally friendly high-end products to appeal to eco-conscious luxury enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Music-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror.md) - [Haute Diamond-Studded Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-and-jacob-co.md) - [Luxury MP3 Player Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-player-wearable-wallet.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Luxe Diamond Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept.md) - [Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-barbiecore-collection.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md) - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [Diamond Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1.md)