Cooper diamond-encrusted Tires

Cooper Tires has created a very unique set of diamond-encrusted tires to commemorate 60 years of British Formula 3 racing. London jewelers, FK Diamonds has designed the bejeweled tires through a meticulous process of setting each jewel to the tires on a Cooper logo cutout in metal. The setting features a mixture of diamonds and Swarovski crystals. Below is a video by the company showing the tires in the making. The specially designed tires were shown off at the Silverstone launch of the 2011 Cooper Tire British F3 International Series.
These special edition tires will set you back a staggering £105,000 ($171,100)
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The Istanbul Edition luxury hotel makes its official debut in April 2011.

The European urban jewel is an exclusive new property situated in the center of the city’s trendy Levent area, surrounded by an impressive skyline, local hotspots, eateries and the Kanyon mall. The hotel’s opening closely follows that of The Waikiki EDITION, offering top-notch AAA 4-Diamond service, however, boasting unique décor, specific to Istanbul. 

Showcasing the exceptional collaborative design work of New York based architects, Gabellini Sheppard Associates; the 15 floor, 77-guestroom luxurious oasis provides a contemporary stylish aesthetic, featuring the best possible combination of Eastern and Western influences.

The spectacular property which houses a dramatic jaw-dropping, full-floor penthouse with sweeping city views, serves as a sophisticated lifestyle hub, providing multiple venues to enjoy the ultimate relaxation and entertainment. Standouts include a three-story, 20,0000 Square-Foot spa by ESPA, (with traditional Hammams) the signature Cipriani restaurant, Lobby Bar, Drawing Room and Screening Room, Meeting Studios, Business Center, Ballroom and Billionaire Nightclub.

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Geoffrey Parker's poker set

Geoffrey Parker, London-based maker of the finest games on the globe, is offering the world's most expensive poker set for $7.5 million. The bespoke set comes housed in a genuine alligator skin case finished in any color the client chooses, fitted with 18k white gold combination locks and hardware. The case' suede lining features an 18k gold and diamond frame holding 384 18k white gold chips, each inlaid on both sides in shagreen (stingray skin). The chips can be in any currency and denomination the client desires; the display set features chips marked €100,000 – or about $140,000 at today's rates.

The edge of each chip is set with precious stones – white diamonds for the white chips, sapphires for the blue, rubies for the red, emeralds for the green and black diamonds for the black. The dealer button is be a larger 18 karat white gold chip set with two rows of diamonds to the edge. The set will feature an estimated 22,364 stones in all, totalling 1,012 carats. Finally there are four platinum-plated decks of poker cards. Orders are now being taken with an expected delivery time of six to nine months; the price may go up if the precious stones and metals market fluctuates.


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Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

 Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced its second hotel in the Middle East the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.
The new hotel will have 349 rooms in an Arabian-themed palace hotel with outdoor swimming pools, 10 restaurants and bars, a new spa concept, meeting and ballroom space and more. The hotel is part of a development that will also have an 18-hole golf course, a private beach and a convention center with capacity for 3000 people.
The hotel group takes its name from originalThe Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York.
All of the branded Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts offer a luxury experience including spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf and hotels extend from Orlando to Shanghai.

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Preview of Danielle Scutt’s accessories for Topshop Unique.

Glamorous with a hint of surrealism featuring the iconic tube or red lipstick as a symbol of femininity and luxury. Ironically, red lipstick as much as it’s come back in fashion is a color very few women dare to wear.

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iPad Case in Python by Raymond Hau

If you have a taste for fine leather, dress up your tablet in these classy Raymond Hau iPad Cases. Your gadget will thank you for spoiling it rotten.

These luxurious covers come in six different animal skins, from python black ostrich to hair-on calfskin. The sleeve is trimmed with chrome hardware and lined with lambskin. The Raymond Hau iPad Case even comes with a tablet stand inside. Your sleek device deserves to indulge in a little exoticness.