A selection of the most expensive "ordinary" items.
The most expensive dumplings in the world can be tasted at the Golden Gates restaurant for Russian emigrants, in the Bronx area. What makes them unique is that, in addition to veal, elk and pork, they contain iron from the deep-sea torch fish (Curtius Flame Fish), as a result of which, even in moderate lighting, the dumplings emit a blue-green light and are absolutely edible and incredibly tasty. A portion of 8 dumplings will empty your wallet by $2,400, and a portion of 16 by $4,400.
The most expensive house for your dog can be purchased at a Tokyo department store for $32,000. The house is decorated with 7,600 Swarovski crystal beads.
Diamond toilet worth $5,000,000, created for the 100th anniversary of the invention of this product.
The most expensive beach towels from the Hermes brand. The size of the designer towel is 91x152 cm. It is made of 100% cotton and does not contain artificial materials. The cost of such a luxury towel is $530.
The world's most expensive and sensational wallet “1001 Nights Diamond Purse” worth $3.8 million from Dubai
The most expensive condom from Louis Vuitton for $68.
The most expensive mouse pad for $490 from the Formula 1 online store. Designed using Formula 1's proprietary 3D racing simulation technology, secondly, handmade in the UK and thirdly, from real "formula" materials. The Mouse mat surface is a layer of carbon fiber 3 millimeters thick, the same carbon fiber from which the monocoques of Formula 1 cars are made (its emblem, of course, is present on the product). The second expensive material is Italian black suede. But here's the problem - Mouse mat is incompatible with optical mice, only with ball mice.
The most expensive refrigerators are from the American company Northland (USD 12,000). The main advantage of the most expensive refrigerators in the world is the Power Module, which is a single block that houses automatic defrosting, cooling and air circulation systems. This allows you to eliminate some elements present in refrigerators from other manufacturers, for example, water drainage tubes. This innovation protects food from heating during defrosting, which occurs due to the presence of a condenser, compressor, dryer and heat exchanger at the top of traditional refrigerators.
Roll toilet paper from Renova for $3.5. There are six to choose from stylish flowers: green, orange, black, red, of blue color and pink.
The most expensive umbrella made of excellent waterproof crocodile leather for $5,000. from relatively young fashion brand Billionaire Couture, founded by Italian millionaire Flavio Briatore and designer Angelo Galasso.
$6.3 million bed by Stuart Hughes. The frame of the stock is made from the best varieties of ash, chestnut and cherry trees. All this splendor is inlaid with 107 kilograms of 24-karat gold, which entwines the curves of the bed with thin webs of intricate patterns. The designer also did not forget to decorate his brainchild with hundreds of different precious stones, including diamonds, cut diamonds and sapphires.
3,730 (!) Swarovski crystals were used to decorate this vacuum cleaner manufactured by Electrolux, as a result of which its cost increased to 20 thousand dollars and it was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive in the world.
The most expensive cigarettes in the world. Treasurer brand. One pack costs approximately 24 euros. Sold only in specialized stores.
The most expensive potatoes in the world. La Bonnotte variety from France. Sells for about 500 euros per kilogram
These goldfish living on Cheyu Island in South Korea, can cost more than $1,500 apiece. The commercial success of silent pets depends on the color of their scales.
Frrrozen Haute Chocolate ice cream dessert, which is served in one of the Manhattan restaurants, will cost a sweet tooth $25,000. A vase decorated with gold was made especially for the cold masterpiece; at its base is an 18-karat gold bracelet with white diamonds totaling 1 carat. The delicacy is decorated with five grams of edible 23-karat gold on top.
A mask made of twenty-four-karat gold, which you will be offered to make in Japan, costs 30,000 yen, which is equal to $250.
The professional luxury comb HairPro Luxor Laser Hair Brush from Viatek costs only $499.99. The comb is made with the latest technology. Once you turn on the HairPro Luxor Laser Hair Brush, it emits six special red laser beams that target the hair follicle, thereby restoring damaged hair and stimulating the growth of new ones. The comb has 26 moving teeth and a built-in rechargeable battery.
Designer Ken Courtney has created five pairs of gold-plated Nike Dunks that cost $4,053.
10,000 USD for ladies' pleasures....
Lelo Inez Gold An elegant and luxurious piece of pleasure, made of gold-plated stainless steel. Metal is tempting and attractive to the naked body, exciting the user with its sensual perception of heat and cold. 5 levels of stimulation will help you achieve maximum pleasure. INEZ's sleek shape makes it a reliable daily companion. love pleasures. INEZ can be recharged if necessary and a two-hour charge will provide you with four hours of bliss. Located in an elegant gift packaging with instructions for use, a satin storage pouch and a one-year LELO warranty. Size: 174 x 35 x 29 mm.
The most expensive Barbie doll was sold at auction for $308,000. Barbie is wearing a pink diamond necklace.
10 Thousand BC water comes from a Canadian glacier located 200 miles north of Vancouver. This is one of the purest bottled waters in the world. It is also the most expensive - $46 for a 750 ml bottle.
The most expensive suitcase in the world - Henk. $20,000. But the suitcase is worth the money: it consists of 500 parts, made of various kinds of exotic materials - horsehair, ebony, magnesium, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, canvas and various types of leather; a special set of internal mechanisms and sophisticated design, completely silent wheels with shock absorbers, installed in such a way that, when prepared for transportation, the suitcase handle does not exert pressure on the palm of the hand exceeding 25 grams. The main advantage of the suitcase is the electric motors built into the wheels. To turn them on, just tilt the suitcase and pull the handle. The tilt and pressure sensors are activated, and the luggage goes where the handle is tilted. In a Henk suitcase, you can effortlessly move up to 36 kg of cargo at a speed of up to 5 kilometers per hour, and the suitcase batteries are charged from a regular outlet (in 2.5 hours) through a charger, like a cell phone.
The most expensive pacifier in the world is made of silicone, the handle is made of white gold and inlaid with 280 diamonds. It costs 17,000 dollars
The most expensive cognac in the world (2,000,000 USD), called “King Henry the Fourth” Henri IV Dudognon is famous not only because it is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive drink in the world. It is aged 100 years, 41% alcohol. A 24 carat gold bottle adorned with 6,500 diamonds was sold in Dubai.
Diva Premium vodka is currently declared the most expensive in the world. This vodka is produced in Scotland by Blackwood Distillers. A distinctive feature of this vodka is that it is filtered through crushed precious stones, including diamonds. In addition, there are also precious stones inside each bottle. This mainly affects the cost of the bottle. The price ranges from $5,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the set of stones.
The most expensive English bread is Roquefort and Almond Sourdough Bread. Making bread for gourmets and snobs requires the best grades of grade “A” flour and only from grain grown in Wiltshire - a county in the south of England, which does not include flavorings, emulsifiers or other additives not inherent in flour. The dough for Roquefort and Almond Sourdough Bread is fermented only with the famous and no less expensive French cheese “Roquefort”, with the addition of almonds and a number of other elements that are kept in the strictest confidence by the producers of the most expensive bread bar, at the head of which is his creator Paul Hollywood, who calls his bread “the Rolls Royce of bread.” But what makes this bread the most expensive in the whole world? Of course, its price is 24.5 US dollars or approximately 18 euros.
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15. Antarctic Nail Ale beer.
Cost: $1815
This is the most expensive beer in the world, costing a whopping $1,815 a bottle! For its production, water from Antarctic glaciers is used, which means the purest and most ancient water in the world. It is these two facts that determine such a high price. The drink is based on the traditional recipe of the multi-award-winning Nail Ale, the flagship product of Australia's Nail Brewing Company. Only 30 numbered and certified bottles of Antarctic Nail Ale were produced. All proceeds from their sale were donated to the Sea Shepherd whale conservation fund.
14. Italian white truffle.
Cost: 160 thousand dollars
Truffles are the most expensive mushrooms in the world. The most valuable type of truffle is the Italian white truffle. The specimen shown in the picture weighs 1.51 kilograms. It was sold for $160,000 to a taster from Hong Kong.
13. Champagne Gout de Diamants.
Cost: $1.2 million
This is what the most expensive champagne in the world looks like. It is worth noting, however, that it is not the contents of the bottle, but its design that is most valuable here. Gout de Diamants has replaced its standard, crystal logo with a white gold emblem. Additionally, she received a 19-carat diamond. All together it costs 1.2 million dollars. There is also a “budget option” - a standard bottle of Gout de Diamants costs 250 thousand dollars.
12. Bonsai tree.
Cost: $1.3 million
By Bonsai trees different ages, size, origin and, as we see, also price. The most expensive specimen of this Japanese tree was sold at the 11th Asian Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition. Suiseki is japanese art an artistic display of river stones and rock fragments that resemble people, animals, insects and objects in their appearance. Already on the second day of the exhibition, a 300-year-old tree of fairly substantial size found its buyer.
11. Henry IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne.
Henry IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne is the most expensive cognac in the world. As with champagne, its value is determined primarily by the cost of the bottle. Produced since 1776, the drink must be in a barrel for at least 100 years before bottling. The bottle itself is a real work of art. It consists of 24-karat gold and platinum of the highest standard. Additional decoration consists of 6 thousand certified diamonds.
10. The most expensive dog breed.
Cost: $2 million
Of course, a dog is not a thing or an object, but it cannot but be present in this rating. The Tibetan Mastiff breed can be proud of itself. Officially, this is the most expensive dog breed in the world. The record was broken in China, in the Zhejiang province, when an anonymous dog lover purchased a Tibetan Mastiff puppy for $2 million.
9. A. Lange&Sohne Grand Complication.
Cost: $2.5 million
This is the most expensive watch ever put up for sale. In total, only 6 copies will be made over the course of six years, costing $2.5 million each. Every year, only one such watch, made by one specific master, will appear on the market. The watch is made of the highest quality gold and silver. The strap is made of crocodile leather.
8. Rhein II.
Cost: $4.3 million
Christie's auction house has many interesting records, but none of them has caused as much controversy as the auction of the Rhein II photograph, a 1999 photograph by German photographer Andreas Gursky. This photographic work was purchased by an anonymous collector for $4.3 million. This is an absolute record. We will probably never know why someone paid such a large sum for such a monotonous photograph. The author himself considers it his most successful work, which, according to him, allegorically describes the meaning of life.
7. Lamborghini Veneno.
Cost: $4.6 million
Veneno is a super-car of the Lamborghini brand, presented during the Geneva exhibition in 2013. A total of three copies of this car were made, each of which was sold for $4.6 million.
6. Napoleon's saber.
Cost: $6.4 million
The white gold inlaid saber was last used at the Battle of Moreno more than 200 years ago. The French auction house Osenat, even before the start of the auction, assured that the weapon was given as a gift for the wedding of Napoleon’s brother immediately after the battle, and then passed on from generation to generation. The saber was sold for $6.4 million to an anonymous collector.
5. Leicester Code.
Cost: $30.8 million
The Codex Leicester is a collection of Leonardo da Vinci's 16th-century records. It is one of nine codices created by the great scientist and contains his illustrations and sketches related to art and science. In 1994, the manuscript was sold at auction to Bill Gates for $30.8 million, thus becoming the most expensive book in history.
4 Stradivarius 1719 MacDonald.
Cost: $45 million
The most expensive violin in the world? Of course, it can only be an instrument made by the great master Stradivarius. A record price of $45 million was set by Sotheby's auction house for a 1719 MacDonald violin.
3. Airbus 318 Elite Private Jet.
Cost: $60 million
Few people in the world can buy their own private jet. Even among the rich, only one in five can afford such luxury. It’s not surprising, because the most modern, luxurious and, at the same time, the most expensive aircraft in the world costs about 60 million dollars. The Airbus A318 Elite can accommodate 18 passengers and is equipped with a separate office, dining room, bedroom and shower room. The A318 also offers spacious luggage space.
2. Tianhe-2.
Cost: $400 million
Tianhe-2 is a Chinese supercomputer created with the participation of 1,300 scientists and programmers. “Milky Way 2,” as its name can be translated, is intended for simulation and analysis in government defense systems. The supercomputer runs the Kylin operating system, specially created by the Chinese army.
1. International Space Station.
Cost: $150 billion
This is, without a doubt, the most expensive thing ever created by man. The International Space Station is also the largest enterprise in the history of space exploration. Its first module "Zarya", produced in Russia for American funds, was launched into orbit in 1998. Now there are already 15 such modules (there should be 16 in total) - they were produced in Russia, the USA and Europe. The ISS flies above our heads at an altitude of about 350 kilometers.
Each thing, as you know, has its own price. But there are things that really cost a lot of money, and very often the cost of such things seems unreasonably high. Our review contains the most expensive things in the world.
1 Gurkha Black Dragon Cigars $1,150 each.
Price in rubles: RUB 70,700 a piece.
The cigars, released in 2006 in Honduras, are sold in a camel bone box. Although they make any cigar lover's heart beat faster, unfortunately, only 5 boxes of them were produced.
2 Dessert: Frrrozen Haute Chocolate $25,000 per serving
Price in rubles: RUB 1,536,250 for 1 serving.
The ranking of the most expensive items includes ice cream called Frrrozen Haute Chocolate. The creator of this dessert is the chef of the New York restaurant “Serendipity 3” Stephen Bruce. The dish is a combination of creamy ice cream with 25 types of cocoa, which is complemented with whipped cream and a small bar of La Madeline au Truffle chocolate from Knipschildt Chocolatier. Half a kilogram of this type of chocolate costs approximately $2,600. The dessert is served in a glass framed with a gold rim. They eat the dish with a golden spoon studded with diamonds. Plus, the dessert contains 5.7 grams of edible 23-karat gold. One serving of this dessert is estimated at 25 thousand dollars. In 2007, the dish was awarded a place of honor in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive dessert on the planet. It is worth noting that since then, this record has been surpassed more than once by more expensive desserts.
3 Spin Jeans by Damien Hirst $27,000
Price in rubles: RUB 1,659,150 per piece.
Since only 8 examples of this multi-colored mess were created, hipsters everywhere need to foam up to get their hands on a pair of unique jeans. Created them famous artist Damien Hirst.
4 Royal Penthouse Suite $65,000 per night
Price in rubles: RUR 3,994,250 per night.
The price tag shouldn't come as a surprise. The apartment has 10 rooms and 7 bathrooms.
5 Chess by Charles Hollander $600,000
Price in rubles: 36,870,000 rub. for 1 set.
Such a high price for the Charles Hollander chess set is not surprising, since it is made from 320 carats of black and white diamonds. Only seven of these deluxe sets were ever created.
6 TV: PrestigeHD Supreme Rose Edition $2.3 million
Price in rubles: RUB 141,335,000
The author of the design of this TV is the talented designer Stuart Hughes. Its screen size is 55 inches, and it is framed by a frame made of 28 kg of 18-karat rose gold. Plus, the frame is decorated with 72 diamonds weighing 1 carat each and several other precious stones. But designer Stuart Hughes didn’t stop there: he uses alligator skin in his design. self made. The TV is estimated by experts at $2.3 million and is included in the list of the most expensive things in the world. You can admire this TV even when it’s turned off!
7 Chopard Blue Diamond Ring. $16.26 million
Price in rubles: RUB 999,177,000
There is very little more effective ways implicitly asking people to rob you than wearing a $16 million ring on your finger. The ring is decorated with a magnificent 9-carat blue diamond and two triangular transparent diamonds.
8 Yacht Eclipse $1.1 billion.
Price in rubles: 67,595,000,000 rub.
luxury class belongs to Roman Abramovich. General state a well-known politician in Russia, Business Insider, estimates it at $12.8 billion. The 163-meter ship has a 22-meter width and four engines, a cinema, 2 helipads, a conference room, game room for children, beauty salon, 2 swimming pools, dance floor, sauna, 30 cabins. The sleeping room on the ship is also armored, and its windows are made of bulletproof glass.
9 Phone: Falcon SuperNova Pink Diamond iPhone 6 $95.5 million
Price in rubles: RUB 5,868,475,000
SuperNova Pink Diamond iPhone 6 - from the exclusive Falcon brand. The item is valued at a record $95.5 million for phones. The body of the device is plated with 18-karat yellow gold, and a large pink diamond is embedded under the Apple logo. A similar model, but with a blue diamond, will cost the owner twice as much, for only $48.5 million. In addition, this iPhone 6 line includes platinum and rose gold models. The Falcon SuperNova Pink Diamond iPhone 6 has all the features of the regular iPhone 6.
10 Car 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO $35 million
Price in rubles: RUR 2,150,750,000
Not long ago, this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the most expensive car in history. It was sold in the United Kingdom to a private collector for 35 million.
11 Modern supercar Maybach Exelero $8 million.
12 Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike $700,000
Price in rubles: 43,015,000 rub.
This four-wheeled, 700kg monster accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of over 480km/h. The superbike is equipped with a V-shaped 10-cylinder engine with a volume of 8.3 liters and a power of 500 hp. This motorcycle is also a leader in the top.
13 Watch: Joaillene Manchette $27 million
Price in rubles: RUB 1,659,150,000
The list of the most expensive things in the world continues with the exclusive Joaillene Manchette watch, which the Swiss company Jaeger-LeCoultre released exclusively for the fair half of humanity. The watch can only be purchased at auction with a starting price of $27 million. The decoration consists of mechanical watch with a dial measuring 10x10 mm and a precious bracelet. In total, the jewelry uses 576 diamonds, 400 diamonds and 11 onyx crystals. The watch is wound using a manual winding mechanism, the crown of which is conveniently located on the back surface of the jewelry. Interesting fact The history of the Joaillene Manchette watch is that the manufacturing organization presented one copy of the watch to Queen Elizabeth II of the British Isles in honor of her 60th anniversary on the royal throne.
14 Picture: “When is the wedding?” $300 million
Price in rubles: RUB 18,435,000,000
entitled “When is the wedding?” It appeared from the brush of the French painter Paul Gauguin in 1982 in Tahiti. On the canvas the artist depicted two exotic savages. This work of art was kept in the private collection of Rudolf Stechlin for more than fifty years. Then fate placed the painting in the Basel Art Museum. And in 2015, the Qatar Museum Department paid a huge $300 million for the painting. However, before traveling to Qatar, the painting was shown at art exhibitions of Paul Gauguin's works at the Beyeler Foundation, the Reina Sofía Art Center in Madrid and the Phillips Collection in Washington.
15 Sculpture L’Homme Qui Marche (The Walking Man) $104.3 million.
Price in rubles: RUR 6,409,235,000
Becoming the most expensive work of art ever sold at auction, "The Walking Man" broke the record of Pablo Picasso's "Boy with a Pipe." The 183-centimeter sculpture was created by the Swiss Alberto Giacometti in 1961.
16 Private Housing: Antilia $2 billion.
Price in rubles: RUR 121,200,000,000
The most expensive residential building in the world is located in the center of Mumbai and is estimated by experts at $2 billion. The house received its name in honor of the mythical Atlantic island of Antilia. The structure has the appearance of a tower and consists of 27 floors with a total living area of 37 thousand square meters. This building can simultaneously land 3 helicopters and park 168 cars in the parking lot. Distinctive feature of this house is that when bought or sold it is sold together with a servant of 600 people. The mansion belongs to Mukesh Ambani, the president of India's largest petrochemical corporation.
17 Drawing “Head of the Muse” by Raphael $ 47.9 million.
Price in rubles: RUR 2,902,740,000
This drawing by Raphael is a sketch for the Parnassus fresco in the Stanza della Segnatura and was executed in 1510-1511. Despite the fact that its starting price at Christie’s London auction in 2009 was $20 million, the drawing was sold for almost 2.5 times more.
18 Diamond Bikini $30 Million
Price in rubles: RUB 1,818,000,000
The author of the most expensive bikini on the planet is considered to be the talented lingerie designer Susan Rosen. This jewelry consists of 254 stones of various sizes and shapes, as well as platinum. The total weight of the product is approximately 150 carats. All stones are of the purest water, which shimmer beautifully under bright light. The bikini was demonstrated in 2006 by the famous actress and supermodel Molly Sims. The price of the product is $30 million.
19 Graff Pink $46 million
Price in rubles: RUR 2,787,600,000
The Graff Pink diamond is included in the top 25 most expensive things in the world. The history of its origin is unknown. The stone was acquired by American jeweler Harry Winston in the mid-20th century. The weight of the gemstone was 24.78 carats. The jeweler gave the diamond the appearance of a rectangle with rounded edges and made it into a magnificent piece of jewelry in the shape of a ring. In 1950, the jeweler sold the precious ring to a private collector. In 2010, the diamond was put up for auction. The stone goes under the hammer to diamond dealer Lawrence Graff, head of Graff Diamonds, for a record $46 million. Modern name "Pink Count" gem received in honor of its owner.
20 Book: Codex Leicester $30.8 million.
Price in rubles: RUB 1,866,480,000
The Codex Leicester is a collection of 16th-century records. It is one of nine codices created by the great scientist and contains his illustrations and sketches related to art and science. In 1994, the manuscript was sold at auction to Bill Gates for $30.8 million, thus becoming the most expensive book in history.
21 Stradivarius violin 1719 MacDonald $45 million.
Price in rubles: RUR 2,727,000,000
The most expensive violin in the world? Of course, it can only be an instrument made by the great master Stradivarius. A record price of $45 million was set by Sotheby's auction house for a 1719 MacDonald violin.
22 Supercomputer Tianhe-2 $400 million.
Price in rubles: 24,240,000,000 rub.
Tianhe-2 is a Chinese supercomputer created with the participation of 1,300 scientists and programmers. “Milky Way 2,” as its name can be translated, is intended for simulation and analysis in government defense systems. The supercomputer runs the Kylin operating system, specially created by the Chinese army.
23 Airbus private jet 380 $500 million.
Price in rubles: RUB 30,300,000,000
It was purchased for US$300 million, and another US$200 million was spent remodeling the interior to suit the prince's tastes. The “Flying Palace” boasts a concert hall for 10 people, an entertainment area, a hammam (Turkish bath) with a marble plunge pool, a SPA room, a dining room for 14 people, a prayer room with rugs oriented towards Mecca thanks to the computer, a garage, stables, royal hall, 20 guest rooms, 5 bedrooms with bathrooms, a meeting room with holographic monitors, a personal throne located in the center of the plane so that the prince does not get homesick. In addition, the airliner has a "magic" room with monitors on all the walls, floor and ceiling, showing the terrain over which it flies in this moment. The aircraft, which has 11 flight attendants on board, can accommodate up to 853 passengers.
24 Cognac Henry IV Dudognon $2 million.
Price in rubles: RUB 121,200,000
Henry IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne is the most expensive cognac in the world. As with champagne, its value is determined primarily by the cost of the bottle. Produced since 1776, the drink must be in a barrel for at least 100 years before bottling. The bottle itself is a real work of art. It consists of 24-karat gold and platinum of the highest standard. Additional decoration consists of 6 thousand certified diamonds.
25 International Space Station $150 billion.
Price in rubles: RUR 9,090,000,000,000
This is, without a doubt, the most expensive thing ever created by man. The International Space Station is also the largest enterprise in the history of space exploration. Its first module, Zarya, produced in Russia with American funds, was launched into orbit in 1998. Now there are already 15 such modules (there should be 16 in total) - they were produced in Russia, the USA and Europe. The ISS flies above our heads at an altitude of about 350 kilometers.
Being filthy rich means being able to afford to buy things that most people wouldn't even consider buying. Many super expensive luxury cars or mansions can actually be quite functional and have features that many would like to take advantage of. But sometimes people waste money on cute, stupid things that end up being completely useless, despite their very high cost.
You may see and want to buy something that looks cool and special, but as soon as you look at the price tag, you immediately turn away and walk away in bewilderment at the exorbitantly inflated price. However, there are people who will buy such an item regardless of its cost, easily spending, for example, a million dollars on an accessory for their dog or a special floating bed, or even on a roll of toilet paper made of gold.
Although there are many other and useless items, these ten on our list today are the most stunning, amazing and amazing. Apparently, many of them are even better not to be used for their intended purpose, so as not to break or somehow damage an expensive and fragile item.
10. Tea bag
Cost - $14,000
Tea is considered one of the most inexpensive drinks that anyone can afford. Tea can be bought everywhere, and this delicious drink is enjoyed by residents different countries. If you really like drinking tea and have some money to spare, then check out this one. tea bag, encrusted with diamonds, worth 14 thousand dollars. This exceptional tea bag has been created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of PG Tips tea from Brooke Bond.
The handmade tea bag is covered with 280 diamonds, however, it can be used to brew tea as there are real tea leaves inside. But this seems a little ridiculous because once you brew the tea, you will most likely destroy all the diamond beauty on the surface of the bag.
9. Golden LEGO Brick
Cost - $14,450
On its own, a LEGO brick is a pretty useless item because it takes a lot of parts to build something really cool. However, someone came up with the "brilliant" idea of creating a single golden LEGO brick and selling it for $14,450.
The gold LEGO has the same shape and dimensions as the standard toy version - 2 x 4 inches (5.08 x 10.16 cm) - but is made of 14 karat gold and weighs 25.65 grams.
The only problem is that this LEGO brick is more of a work of art than a real toy. Just think how much a whole set of these bricks would cost and how easily they could get scratched if you tried to build something with them!
8. Contact lenses with diamonds
Cost - $15,000
People with poor vision know that wearing contact lenses for a long time can cost a pretty penny. If you think that's expensive, then imagine what it would be like to wear $15,000 worth of diamond contact lenses.
These 18 diamond contact lenses can hardly be worn for any length of time without causing damage to your eyes. The lenses are likely to scratch the eyes, which can cause significant damage to them and further damage a person's vision. As you can see, unlike other expensive and useless things on our list, this one is also unsafe.
7. Cricket ball
Cost - $68,500
A regular cricket ball, of course, cannot cost very much, but in 2007 a special ball was made for $68,500. It looks like a small disco ball, encrusted with 8,728 diamonds.
More precisely, the special cricket balls were created by Gitanjali Gems Limited in duplicate: they were awarded to the top two players of the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
The problem is that it's a ball that hardly anyone would want to hit with a bat, making it a pretty useless thing whose only purpose is to become a special piece of art.
6. Yalos Diamond LCD TV
Cost - $130,000
As soon as a product appears on the market with new technology, the price for it immediately shoots up. If you want to become the owner of the latest model gadget before others, then you will have to pay a lot for it. Fortunately, as the technology becomes more widespread and new products are introduced, the price usually drops to a reasonable level.
For $130,000 you can purchase a Yalos diamond LCD TV, which is plated in white gold and encrusted with 160 diamonds. It is unknown whether it actually works, but surely the image on it simply pales in comparison with the diamonds with which it is decorated.
5. Handle inlaid with rubies and diamonds
Cost - $595,000
Most of us have bought pens on sale at our local supermarket or "borrowed" them from a work colleague. But if you want to have something more extravagant, then you might want to take a closer look at this precious $595,000 pen.
The handmade writing instrument is covered with 150 carats of Burmese rubies and 15 carats of diamonds. In addition, platinum and 18-karat gold were used to create the pen.
The problem with this expensive thing is that you probably won't want to write with it because it can be accidentally dropped or damaged just by holding it.
4. Chess
Cost - $600,000
A standard chess set is usually not very expensive, and replacing pieces is quite cheap. But not the case with this special chess set, which costs $600,000.
Instead of the usual plastic or wooden chess pieces, this set includes pieces encrusted with white and black diamonds. Part of the Charles Hollander Collection, 320 carats of white and black diamonds were used to create this set.
Only 7 such unique chess sets were created. It took the jewelers about 4,500 hours of work to create each one.
The problem is that you probably won't want to play chess with them, and this set is only good for display.
3. Roll of gold toilet paper
Cost - $1,380,000
Toilet paper can be expensive to some extent, but even the most expensive ones don't compare to this outrageous golden toilet paper roll that sells for $1.38 million.
This special toilet paper is made by Australian company Toilet Paper Man. The 3-ply paper is made from 22-karat gold flakes and is supposed to be safe to use.
The toilet paper roll will be personally delivered to the customer's hands to ensure that they receive the product in good condition.
The problem with this roll of paper is that if you use it for its intended purpose, you will literally flush money down the toilet.
2. Magnetic levitating bed
Cost - $1,600,000
A quality mattress can be very expensive, but not compared to this $1.6 million magnetic levitating bed.
This bed will literally make you feel like you're sleeping while floating in the air because it uses magnets to levitate almost 40cm off the floor.
In addition, the bed can withstand weight up to 907 kilograms, although falling from it will not be very fun.
It's unknown whether this bed can somehow improve sleep quality, but at $1.6 million, not many of us will be able to find out anytime soon. By the way, if something suddenly goes wrong with this bed, it will have to be replaced with a new one - at the same price.
1. Dog collar
Cost - $3,200,000
People love their pets, and they also love to show off their dogs by buying them crazy accessories or taking them to beauty pageants and dog shows. If you really want to show off your dog, you should consider getting him the $3.2 million "Amour Amour" collar from Love Dogs Diamonds.
This collar is made from 18k white gold. It also contains elements of platinum and crocodile leather.
The problem is that if a dog runs away wearing such a collar, it is quite possible that it will be stolen. Once someone discovers the dog and realizes how much money the owner spent on the collar, they will immediately want a large reward or even a ransom for the return of the pet.
Expensive things are not only Jewelry, sports cars and huge villas on the coast. Particularly valuable items can be found in the most different areas our life with you. Some will make you smile, others will make you jealous, and others will even make you irritated. Like, “the rich have nowhere to put their capital.” Be that as it may, everyone will be interested in learning about the most expensive things in the world.
The most expensive products in the world
Do you think that expensive products are black caviar and foie gras? Undoubtedly, their cost is far from cheap. But these delicacies simply pale in comparison to the other edible substances presented below:
- White truffles. If you previously associated truffles exclusively with the appearance of candies, then it’s time to find out that they are actually mushrooms. And very expensive. One pound of this product costs $2,000. The high cost is explained by the special taste qualities and the fact that mushrooms are not so easy to collect (they grow at a depth of 10-30 cm). To search, they use trained dogs and even pigs, whose muzzles are tied with a strap.
- Saffron. You can confuse the names “saffron” and “sage,” but only until you see the cost of these spices. A gram of saffron is valued at $11. It is used not only in cooking, but also in medicine.
- Sushi. But among the ready-made dishes, you can remember the sushi prepared in 2010 by a famous chef from the Philippines. Their cost of almost $2,000 is explained by the decor in the form of gold leaves and a scattering of diamonds.
Precious materials: substances that are more valuable than gold
When it comes to the most expensive things, one cannot fail to mention a special category - substances and materials. As a rule, their value lies in their exceptional rarity. Therefore, do not be surprised that you do not recognize at least half of these names:
- Rhodium. Better known in the automotive industry. The substance is valued at $1,270 per ounce.
- Did you know that these amazing creatures are on the verge of extinction? The reason lies precisely in their horns, which are valued at $25,000 per pound. Surprisingly, such demand is explained by certain healing properties of the material. Moreover, doctors officially denied the stupid speculation. However, the horns of these animals are still considered especially valuable.
- Plutonium. The substance, named after the former planet, is used in the nuclear industry and astronautics. It is not surprising that its price is impressive - $4,000 per gram.
- Californium. The previous materials will easily “outdo” this one. It is not so important to delve into its properties. The main thing is to remember its cost: $27,000,000 per gram.
- Antimatter. Semi-mythical material that is not yet sold or bought. Nevertheless, they were already able to evaluate it. Perhaps it tops the list of “The most expensive things”, because it costs $100,000,000,000,000 (one hundred trillion) for just a gram.
Invaluable means of transportation
When listing particularly expensive things, one cannot help but remember means of transportation. The undisputed leader among private transport is the plane of the prince from Saudi Arabia. The initial price of the Airbus was an impressive $300,000,000. However, the “basic configuration” was not enough for Al-Walid bin Talal. Therefore, the A380 was “upgraded”, which cost another $200,000,000.
On board the aircraft there are cozy offices, lounges, and personal rooms occupying two floors! By the way, the capricious prince did not appreciate such efforts and was dissatisfied.
How much is the contents of your cosmetic bag worth?
It is believed that very expensive things are the prerogative of men. You can debunk this belief by simply looking into... a woman's cosmetic bag.
- La mer cream won't rank first among the most expensive items in the world, but the price of $70 per gram is still quite impressive for a cream. It is designed to improve skin regeneration processes and rejuvenate. But if you consider the statement “all expensive things are high quality” to be an axiom, then you may be disappointed. Most of the women who tried this remedy did not notice any particular effect.
- also cannot boast of any magical properties. However, the tube will definitely not go into the trash bin after the product runs out. The fact is that the case is decorated with 2.2 carats of diamonds in the amount of 199 pieces. An impressive luxury that costs the owners $62,000.
- The varnish with the life-affirming name I do may not look so luxurious. However, it contains a valuable and rather rare substance - platinum powder. It is this component that explains the cost of $55,000.
- If the above-mentioned expensive items from women's cosmetic bags didn't really capture your imagination, then what can you say about the mascara + lipstick set from H. Couture? Its total cost is $14,000,000! The reason is 3,700 and the blue color used to design the packaging.
- Do you want a truly precious look? If you have an extra $15,000, you can become the owner of limited edition lenses (only 3,996 pairs were produced). I wonder how comfortable it is for the eye to be inlaid with gold and diamonds?
Precious art objects
When describing the most expensive beautiful things, one cannot fail to mention objects of art. More precisely, a record-breakingly valuable painting called “Algerian Women”. It was created by an artist whose name is familiar to everyone - Pablo Picasso. The work of his authorship was valued at an incredible amount - $179,000,000. At the moment this is the most expensive canvas in the world. The alleged owner, who purchased the piece of art at the famous Christie's auction, is the former Prime Minister of Qatar.
The painting is in a private collection, and connoisseurs can only sigh in bewilderment: why hide art in bins? Moreover, "Algerian women" are not considered best job artist.
The most expensive jewelry in the world
- “Pink Star” is a ring that is considered to be worth more than $80,000,000 in 2013. This amount turned out to be too large even for the anonymous buyer, who purchased the jewelry at auction, but was never able to pay the required amount of banknotes. The ring contains an oval diamond of impeccable cut and quality. It has a very impressive weight - almost 12 grams, which corresponds to 59.6 carats.
- But the anonymous buyer of the “Panther” bracelet in 2010 paid the entire amount equal to $12,400,000 at Sotheby’s auction. Previously, the decoration belonged to the duchess and was a gift from the English king Edward VIII. Rumors attribute the purchase to Madonna, but the singer herself did not confirm the gossip. “Panther” is made of onyx and inlaid with diamonds.
- Who doesn’t know about the “Heart of the Ocean” pendant? This decoration appeared in the cult film Titanic. More precisely, the real necklace was made by a skilled jeweler exactly as a replica of the jewelry from the disaster movie. It weighs 15 carats and is considered perfect in terms of its quality. This beauty is valued at $20,000,000. And those who wish can purchase “simpler” copies at some auctions - for only $3,500,000.
How much does your pet cost?
How much is your dog worth? Many pet owners will answer that their pet is priceless. But one modest Chinese coal magnate can announce a specific amount: $1,500,000.
Such a mind-blowing price is explained by an extremely rare breed - the owner has a red Tibetan mastiff. Dogs of this “genus” have long become a sign of the special status of the owner. Moreover, getting them out of Tibet is a very difficult task, which makes the animals even more desirable.
Trinkets are worth their weight in gold
Expensive items for the home, a gold toilet, diamond-plated shoe rack - what eccentric things can be found on the list of the most expensive items in the world?
- Gold cards for playing poker are not the most practical thing, but they are very respectable. Only $5,160 and they're yours!
- Do you love your dog enough to buy him designer clothes? What about festive dress, decorated with four thousand Swarovski crystals, worth $6,000? A pet in such attire should be carried exclusively in your arms, counting the pebbles from time to time.
- The world's most expensive iPhone 4 smartphone case for $10,000 is definitely a stupid waste. After all, this model has not been in use for a long time, isn’t it? Although an item made of pure gold a priori cannot go out of fashion.
- Have you ever heard of a precious tea bag? And in Britain they created one, encrusted with diamonds (280 pieces). The price for an unusual item is no less than $15,000. There was still a reason for its release - the 75th anniversary of the leading tea manufacturer.
How to pamper a child if you have unlimited capital?
Toys, clothes and shoes - purchases for a child, as a rule, are always especially expensive. Few people will agree to buy cheap things for their beloved child, especially if, as they say, money is not a thing for chickens. But some parents clearly go too far in an effort to please their baby.
- For those who are not familiar with Japanese animation, Gundam is a robot. This character became famous thanks to the fact that one jeweler recreated a toy figurine from pure platinum. The toy received a significant weight of 1.4 kg and an outstanding price of $41,500.
- Remember Sheldon Cooper's love for trains from the series "Theory" big bang"? But even he would hardly buy such a toy for $179,140. This is exactly the price of a vintage Märklin train, created back in 1906. It used to decorate a store window, but is now a valuable exhibit in a private collection.
- For older kids - the Crystal Edition bike. The creators thought of upholstery made of expensive leather, inlaid with gold and Swarovski crystals (600 pieces were used). However, the question remains: where to drive this? Apparently, many people are asking this, since so far only 3 bikes out of 10 produced have been sold.
Sometimes the most expensive things aren't even things
In 2003, at one of the charity auctions, a special item was sold for a tidy sum of $50,000. We're talking about... a kiss with Sharon Stone! Oddly enough, the buyer turned out to be a woman. This lot was put up for charity: all proceeds from the auction were sent to help AIDS patients.
The most expensive things are most often those that have no use in everyday life. You can view them as a monetary investment, or as a whim. One thing is obvious: it is impossible to remain indifferent to these unusual objects.