Motorola's new Swarovski earbuds left us bedazzled and confused at the same time

If you’re in dire need of some bling on your earbuds, this collaboration between Motorola and Swarovski will fill that diamond-encrusted void. Motorola just announced its Moto Buds Loop, and they’re just as much a fashion accessory as they are earbuds. 

The Moto Buds Loop are open earbuds with a clip-on form factor, mimicking the style and fit of an earring or ear cuff. The earbuds, available in Pantone-curated French Oak or Trekking Green (read: beige and green, respectively), bring the dazzle factor and are adorned with Swarovski crystals.

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Open earbuds are a little different from your classic earbuds: they are a mix between in-ear earbuds that isolate sound within your ear canal and bone conduction headphones that play music close to your ears without obstructing environmental noise from getting through. 

Because of this unique design, the earbuds are more comfortable to wear in a wide variety of environments and are handy for outdoor exercises. You’ll want to look elsewhere for noise-canceling earbuds, though, as the Moto Buds Loop don’t come with that feature. 

With their comfortable, accessory-esque design and open form factor, you’ll likely be able to wear these all day long and use them as earrings and earbuds. Motorola says the battery life should support all-day wear, with eight hours in the buds and a total of 37 hours of battery life with the case. 

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In addition to the partnership with Swarovski, Motorola also partnered with Bose to create the sound of these earbuds. The Moto Buds Loop is equipped with a 12mm driver, a dual microphone system, CrystalTalk AI for clear calls, and signature Bose sound. 

We don’t know the price of the Moto Buds Loop just yet, but a Motorola spokesperson confirmed that pricing information will be shared closer to availability, which starts in select countries this summer. Considering Swarovski jewelry can cost hundreds of dollars alone, expect these wireless earbuds to be priced on the more premium side.