Tobacco Twinkle

Cigar couture's shiny new addition.

by Stefanie Gordon

Bling-lovers of the world, rejoice -- your diamond-crusted cell-phone and glittery chronograph now have a new sibling: customizable cigar-bands crafted with fine leather and precious metals (choose from gold or diamond), created by Austrian goldsmith and design firm Ysenberg. In addition to imbuing you with just a bit more personal sparkle, the bands (which made their premiere at last year's Inter-tabac show in Dortmund) can also be personalized with various initials, logos and emblems. And of course, once you've super-glitzed your smoke, resting it in a plain ol' ashtray seems a bit of a letdown -- which is why the company, in its infinite wisdom, has also rolled out a line of crystal-glass ashtrays inlaid with 24-carat gold. For anyone who ever wanted to incur the envy of not just their fellow cigar-mavens, but also Kanye West.

ysenberg.com