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Lavish Gold Musical Instruments

The Gold Plated Violin Plays Tthe Sound of Your Wallet Emptying

— December 3, 2013 — Luxury
Rock duo Ben Lee and Linzi Stoppard have recently come out with a 24 carat gold plated violin in ode to all their success as five time world-record holding fastest violinists.

The dynamic duo, otherwise known as 'FUSE,' with the help of British jewelry designer Theo Fennell, have created the world's very first gold plated violin. These stunning pieces of musical luxury are not only shimmering in 24 carat gold but are also encrusted with sapphires, rubies and the most luxurious of them all, diamonds. These handmade beauties took over nine months to construct and have a blend of carbon and Kevlar to countervail the weight of the gold plating.

They are the perfect gift for any violinist or classical music enthusiast if these intricate instruments weren't exclusive to FUSE and an outstanding $2 million each.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Musical Instruments - The trend of creating opulent musical instruments provides opportunities for high-end instrument manufacturers to cater to affluent musicians.
2. Customized Instruments - The demand for personalized instruments, such as gold plated violins, opens up opportunities for instrument makers to offer unique and extravagant options to customers.
3. Collaborative Design - The collaboration between musicians and jewelry designers, seen in the gold plated violin, showcases the potential for partnerships that combine artistic elements from different industries.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instrument Manufacturing - The luxury instrument trend presents an opportunity for high-end instrument manufacturers to create exclusive, upscale instruments for wealthy musicians.
2. Jewelry Design - The collaboration between musicians and jewelry designers to create gold plated violins demonstrates the potential for jewelry designers to expand their product offerings to include other luxury items.
3. Musical Education - The introduction of opulent musical instruments like the gold plated violin may inspire interest in classical music and encourage investment in music education and training programs.
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