Diamonds inspire everywhere – from fine jewelry to politics, from fashion to popular culture. But here’s the latest addition: diamond-inspired technology.

Hercules has released diamond-shaped speakers that are sure to excite even the most sophisticated of precious stone connoisseurs. From the front, the speakers are designed to look just like a round-cut diamond, set in a clear, crystal-looking plastic stand, which is intended to make the diamonds look as though they are suspended in the air.

The design of the speakers combines both the power cord and audio cord into one single cable, in order to simplify the always annoying hassle of having to untangle them. The speakers measure less than four inches, making them a great option for those who love to travel around in style.

Evidently, the design helps eliminate any interference (that annoying buzz and beeping that happens any time a call is about to come in) between cell phones and speakers.  Additionally, the speakers come with a remote control so you can control the volume from afar (great for parties) and a sleek black velvet transport case. At about $40, the Hercules XPS Diamond 2.0 speaker kit is a stylish way to listen to anything from Beethoven to Rage Against the Machine.

In recent years, black diamonds have undergone a resurgence in their popularity, fueled primarily by celebrities, such as Carmen Electra, opting for them as the central feature in their engagement rings. The most notable black diamond is the Black Star of Africa, weighing in at a massive 200 carats.

Black diamonds, also known as “Carbonado,” are found in countries like Brazil and Africa. Contrary to popular belief, black diamonds are in fact real diamonds though they are not actually black. If placed under specific lighting conditions, the diamonds’ true color can be seen, which is a very dark green. Black diamonds are notable for the number of inclusions they contain, which give them an unclear look in comparison to a traditional or yellow diamond. Instead of reflecting light, like typical diamonds do, black diamonds instead absorb light. Though the look has become more popular in recent times, the specialists tend to agree that they are not as valuable as other diamonds. Though they do make for cool-looking speakers.
 

 

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