Casa Gi Debuts the World's Most Expensive Earphones

Tired of boring old earrings whose only purpose are to dress up your ear? Looking for a piece of jewelry that actually does some work for you? The Belgian jewelers at Casa Gi believe they've found the perfect solution for you: 18 carat gold, diamond encrusted earphones. The earbuds are fully functional, and able to connect to any standard headphone jack.

And did I mention that they sparkle with all the dazzle you expect to come from 118 encrusted diamonds? They're available exclusively from Clive Ranger jewelry in Bristol, England, and carry the hefty price tag of £3,499 ($5,253).

Rest assured that your intrepid About.com peripherals guide is working very hard to obtain a pair of these decadent audio accessories to review--all for you, my loyal audience. Until then, you'll have to be satisfied gazing at the picture above and wondering if they will ever actually be used by anyone.

Image courtesy of Casa Gi