A game of chess requires immense concentration and smart gray cells. But of what use are these qualities if the players aren’t motivated to play? The usual plastic, glass or wooden chess games are found in every kid’s toy chest. If you are hunting for an exclusive chess set that will lure the richest of the folks to plan a move, then take a look at the Art Of War. Oozing of an Oriental touch and crafted out of precious elements, it would be rude on my part to simply call it a game of chess. Victor F. Scharstein has given shape to his dream of 30 years in the form of this bejeweled Art Of War. This one-of-a-kind set features rhodium and gold chess pieces that move over a jeweled ebony board. To raise the bar of luxury, the designer has ornamented every piece with precious rocks like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. And if you think this bling is surplus and may distract the players from focusing on their game, then hold tight to your chair. There’s much more ahead!
The board stands on two yellow gold feet encrusted with diamonds and two white gold feet with rubies. Even the “Art Of War” words on the Chinese version on the board are etched out of 14 carat gold. The case that is supposed to house this uber-exclusive chess set is pimped with gold samurai characters and stands on 8 solid gold balls. The designer has vowed to touch every nook and corner of this complete set with bling, and that explains the bejeweled handle and gold hinges as well as the lock and key.
The estimated cost to create this unique decked out piece of art is $50,000. If you are intending to plan a move on this chess set, then contact the maker, as the price will be disclosed only on request.
Till then you can also feast your eyes on the £5 million Chess Set and Gold and Diamond Chess Set.
Art of War Picture Gallery
Via: ArtOfWarChess
Lovely! Unlike sports items such as diamond studded golf balls or gold plated tennis bats, Chess is one game where all these golds, diamonds etc don’t look out of place.
In fact chess made of ivory (bad thing to buy) and crystals looks awesome too.. and this is mind blowing.. would like to buy one :)
Thanks for the links Deepa. Beautiful aren’t they?
In fact the more the blings you add, the better it looks! Its quite fascinating... I really can’t think of any other game that has such a characteristic.
hey deepa.. the fact that i dun play chess ( not outta choice, jus that i dun no how to play) naturally proves i am a baboon-head.. :( but this blingy and ivory chessboards have stirred a desire to make a move in that direction.. :D
Ditto Ruchi, I too belong to the baboon head tribe :) Am not embarrassed to accept that I don’t know to play chess. However such exceptional chess sets don’t fail to impress me.
Hey Ruchi and Deepa, I can teach you people how to play Chess but in return you both have to chip in to give me one of the super chess games described here.... bolo, are you people game for it? :P
I wish I was rich enough to gift such chess sets to all my friends who love to play this game :(
