Diamonds and Silver and Gold. OH MY!Courtesy Calliopejen

Even nanoscience can't resist the bling. Scientists are incorporating gold, silver and diamonds into all kinds of nanotechnology.

"The most marketable bling technology might be wrapped into something that you take with you everywhere. It could transform your favourite gadgets, including cellphones and music players - by incorporating them into your clothing. "Rather than carrying your iPod, the whole electronic system could be embedded in your jacket," says Jennifer Lewis, a materials scientist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign."

Check out this article from New Scientist to learn more.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20627571.200-blingtronics-diamonds...