Travel | January 22, 2015

5 Gold Plated Objects We Totally Covet

Travel | January 22, 2015

 

Goldgenie gold racing bike
Goldgenie gold racing bike

Photo Credit: Goldgenie

When we’re going for the gold (and not in an Olympic kind of way, obviously), there isn’t usually a question of need, but more of a want. That said, we completely covet and totally lust for these five gold-plated items to the point where we may actually need them!

GOLDGENIE’S 24 KARAT GOLD-PLATED BICYCLE

Goldgenie gold-plated bicycle
Goldgenie gold-plated bicycle

Photo Credit: Goldgenie

Goldgenie have taken a typical men’s aluminum road bike and plated it with 24 karat gold, from its handlebars and spokes to its chain and derailleur. Golden glory doesn’t come cheaply, of course: this bad boy retails for $390,000.

 

COLORWARE’S 24K GOLD-PLATED XBOX & PS4 CONTROLLERS

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Colorware’s gold-plated Xbox controllers

True gamers are going to go gaga for these 24k gold-plated controllers from ColorWare, which makes playing on the Xbox one or PS4 oh so much more enjoyable. The controller itself has a highly sensitive six-axis sensor and touch pad that provides you with a whole new method of gaming interaction, features improved dual analog sticks and trigger buttons for greater control and a slick, luxe look. The best part: these custom-made babies only retail for $299 a set. The worst part: there will only be a limited number of 25 made, so scoop one up while you still can.

DUALIT 24K GOLD-PLATED TOASTER

Dualit gold toaster
Dualit gold toaster

Photo Credit: Dualit

Those crafty folks at Selfridges sure know a thing or two about dough, which is why they put this 24K gold-plated toaster from Dualit on the market during the holidays. The best part: you can actually use this gold gift—it offers as much functionality as a regular toaster, boasts an additional feature of a defrost setting for frozen bread…and it sure does look pretty.

HAPPY PLUGS 18 KARAT GOLD HEADPHONES

Happy Plugs 18 carat gold headphones
Happy Plugs 18 larat gold headphones

Photo Credit: Happy Plugs

Listen to your tunes in style with these 18K gold headphones from Happy Plugs. The blinged out version of these buds are made by hand by a Swedish goldsmith in Old Town, Stockholm and take about five weeks to create. 25 grams of solid gold are used for each gorgeous golden pair.

 

SHUT’S 24K GOLD-LEAF SKATEBOARD

Shut gold-plated skateboard
Shut gold-plated skateboard

Photo Credit: Shut

Should you actually use this 24K gold lead gilded skateboard from Shut, or should you mount it on your wall as a collector’s item? Decisions, decisions! Whatever you decide to do, if you can actually get your hands on this $15,000 board designed by Matthew Willet, count yourself lucky.

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