Diamond-covered Christmas tree on sale in Japan - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

waichingliu81 · 11-13-2007, 06:28 PM

AFP - 16 minutes ago

TOKYO (AFP) - For those who don't mind splurging a bit this holiday season, a Japanese department store is offering a Christmas tree with 400 diamonds for a cool 1.8 million dollars.

Takashimaya department store chain is selling the tree -- actually a small tower of preserved roses with a teddy bear -- for a symbolic 200.7 million yen from Wednesday to kick off its year-end sales campaign.

The tree, which stands 40 centimeters (16 inches) high, features about 100 carats of diamonds from southern Africa and Australia, the department store said.

The smaller diamond pieces "sparkle charmingly like morning dew on petals, while two-carat and three-carat pieces mesmerise admirers with their noble glow," the store said in a statement.

The tree is based on a design by Parisian flower boutique Claude Quinquaud.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/2007111...c359f57_1.html

Mikado · 11-14-2007, 01:36 AM

Looks more like a big popsickle @_@

coffield3 · 11-14-2007, 08:45 AM

Talk about BLING!

waichingliu81 · 11-14-2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffield3

Talk about BLING!

and some bling it is too!

catlover79 · 11-14-2007, 01:24 PM

It looks more like a wedding cake!

Mikado · 11-14-2007, 05:08 PM

Maybe a toxic one, cat

Stormtracker TF · 11-16-2007, 11:25 AM

Some Christmas tree that is. Looks more like a wedding decoration.

Myles · 11-16-2007, 11:44 AM

For a "diamond-covered Christmas tree" that sure isn't impressive. I've seen better-looking junk at my local dollar store.

11-13-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Diamond-covered Christmas tree on sale in Japan AFP - 16 minutes ago TOKYO (AFP) - For those who don't mind splurging a bit this holiday season, a Japanese department store is offering a Christmas tree with 400 diamonds for a cool 1.8 million dollars. Takashimaya department store chain is selling the tree -- actually a small tower of preserved roses with a teddy bear -- for a symbolic 200.7 million yen from Wednesday to kick off its year-end sales campaign. The tree, which stands 40 centimeters (16 inches) high, features about 100 carats of diamonds from southern Africa and Australia, the department store said. The smaller diamond pieces "sparkle charmingly like morning dew on petals, while two-carat and three-carat pieces mesmerise admirers with their noble glow," the store said in a statement. The tree is based on a design by Parisian flower boutique Claude Quinquaud. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/2007111...c359f57_1.html

11-14-2007, 01:36 AM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	Looks more like a big popsickle @_@ Attached Images

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11-16-2007, 11:25 AM	#7
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Myles Shades of Green Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 239	For a "diamond-covered Christmas tree" that sure isn't impressive. I've seen better-looking junk at my local dollar store.
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