The Ross Limited is a stunning collection of six gold-encrusted chocolates, which is "equal parts jewelry and gastronomy."
The collection is contained inside a hexagonal box made from volcanic glass. Within the box, there are six chocolates that each represent one of nature's beautiful elements. All of the chocolates take a slightly different shape in order to solidify the differentiation. For example, the tetrahedron represents fire while the cube aims to represent earth.
In keeping with the theme of beauty, The Ross Limited collection of chocolates was originally inspired by of Hollywood's iconic female celebrities -- Vivien Leigh, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. The chocolates are certainly an honorable tribute to these women, however with a price tag of $14,000 it might be a bit too pricey for some consumers.
$14,000 Chocolates
The Ross Limited was Created in Honor of Iconic Female Hollywood Stars
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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