Accessory designer Cystalmini has released what is surely one of the most lavish and luxurious products on the MP3 market to date.

Sure to have the rich and famous buzzing, the Crystalshuffle is a custom-made iPod shuffle encrusted with exclusive Swarovski crystals.

Options for the otherwise standard iPod shuffle include a range of exotic shades such as aquamarine, peridot and light rose.

These coloured Crystalshuffles are priced as mentioned at the slightly higher end of the market with consumers likely to pay around £159.99 for a 512mb version and £179.99 for a one gb model.

If the bank balance is slightly more allowing however, individuals can also opt for a one gb model styled either in a ‘Flower Power’ theme or a ‘Light Rose/Peridot Zebra’ combo.

These offerings start retailing at round £279.99.

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