diamonds

Artificial Diamonds Still Forever, Just Now Sparklier and Defect-Free

Posted by Kit Eaton at 8:39 PM on October 28, 2008

Artificial diamonds are forever,
Sparkling on your little scalpel.
Unlike before they are shiner, and better:

Gold and Jewels Yalos LCD TV Costs Too Much, Looks Like It has The Pox

Posted by Kit Eaton at 12:45 AM on September 4, 2008

This Yalos LCD HDTV from Keymats is studded (I can't make myself use the word "encrusted") with 160 diamonds (plus rubys?) totalling at least 20 carats, is plated with white gold, has an ornate decorated rear face, and is clearly aimed at a niche market of punters with too much money and no sense of style. Because at first glance it looks like the set is suffering from a horrid skin disease, and you'd feel ever so dumb saying "No—look closely... They're jewels. Jewels!" over and over again. Check out the gallery to see more horrific be-jewelment, and then be prepared to fall off your chair when you find out its price.

Science

Artificial Diamonds Still Forever, Just Now Sparklier and Defect-Free

Posted by Kit Eaton at 8:39 PM on October 28, 2008

Screens

Gold and Jewels Yalos LCD TV Costs Too Much, Looks Like It has The Pox

Posted by Kit Eaton at 12:45 AM on September 4, 2008