Money To Blow, Vol 8: Marilyn's Wedding Ring, Olympic Tickets, and More

By Eslyn C. Woodall

Marilyn Monroe Wedding Ring

Marilyn Monroe’s wedding ring from Joe DiMaggio is up for auction. The auction will take place in California auction house at a three-day event named as “Icons of Hollywood”. The wedding band is made of platinum and is adorned with 35 baguette-cut diamonds that Monroe wore at her wedding on January 14 1954. The ring is expected to bring in more than $300,000. Other celebrity memorabilia will also be put on display at the sale that will take place starting on  December 16th. this year. So men if you are looking to put a smile on a very lucky ladies face, this just may do it.



Edgartown Estate  - $7.5 Million

Edgartown estate was built in 1924 and cared for since 1928 by generations of the same family, this historic gem is now yours for the bidding.  The house is situated on an island with a direct view of harbor in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. It is built in a classic, historic style the main residence offers six bedrooms, five baths and a total of four levels of direct harbor views across an expansive lawn with swimming pool and outbuildings. The ground level of the home has been designed as a separate apartment with private entrance. Renovation plans have been developed by renowned architect Patrick Ahearn. The house is now up for auction and was originally listed for $9.35 million but now is available at a list price of $7.5 million.


2012 London Olympic Tickets

The price of tickets for the 2012 London Olympics will be the priciest ever sold in the history of the Olympics, simply because the process of selling tickets is now different. One of the differences is if you are interested in seeing all of the ceremonies like 2012 opening or closing ceremonies with four A-rated events, then you have to purchase a minimum of 10 tickets (per person) per event. Food and drinks are included with a seat, and the price of a prestige ticket will cost you $7,300 per person. After adding taxes, the cost of a ticket will be $8,760 per person and remember to multiply that by 10.  Tickets have already began to go on sell, and the expected amount to be sold are between 70,000 to 130,000.


iPad Case

Men - New York designer Thom Browne has released a new iPad case as part of their Fall/Winter 2011 Collection.  Browne decided to give the case the looks of a classic men’s suitcase. It comes in black leather with gold details and lock and several hints of his tricolor branding. Priced at $1,005. (Left)

Women - Keep your treasured technology safe with Jimmy Choo’s leopard-print calf-hair and leather iPad case. Lined in suede, this will make a chic substitute for a clutch at business meetings and lunches. The Jimmy Choo Ripley calf-hair iPad case is priced at $795. (Right)


Brikk Trim Titanium Case for iPhone

Luxury design company Brikk will launch a series of limited edition luxury iPhone cases. The limited edition collection revolves around the theme of “Altruistic Precision” and is launched with the Trim series of luxury titanium cases for the iPhone 4.  The luxury cases are available in gold, platinum, ‘black DLC’ and ‘grey stealth’ finishes and will initially only be available at Roseark shops in Los Angeles. There are plans for product roll-outs in New York, Tokyo, Paris and London will follow. The company is offering to trade Trim cases purchased before the end of this year for Trim cases designed for the iPhone 5 should the external design for the soon-to-be released phone differ from current iPhone models.

The luxury cases are priced from $3,000 to $4,500, profits from all sales will benefit those in need around the world Brikk claims that for every Trim case sold one metric ton of rice will be distributed to “those in need through select NGOs.”

No further information was given by Brikk as to how this rice would be distributed.