People who have multi-million dollar bank accounts rarely pay attention to the price of their purchases. In order to emphasize their status, rich people can buy the most expensive things in the world, the price of which can reach tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars. Let's take a closer look at jewelry, fabrics, outfits, real estate and equipment, as well as food and many other goods that are too expensive. The article includes a review of expensive virtual items, video clips and commercials.
Luxurious outfits
The most expensive thing in the world of high fashion is a dress by British designer Debbie Winham. The dress is very popular in the fashion world. The cost of the outfit is about 19 million US dollars. The peculiarity of the outfit is that the dress is encrusted with several thousand precious stones, including hundreds of very rare diamonds. The pattern is based on special red stones, the total cost of which is 7.5 million dollars. The style of the dress is made in the form of a cape. The outfit is black. Elegance and luxury are present in every element of the dress. In the process of sewing it, only white gold threads were used.
Men's formal suits are much cheaper than women's designer dresses. The most expensive thing in the world of men's fashion is a suit that is encrusted with diamonds. The total time for sewing an outfit is 33 days. The cost of the suit is 900 thousand dollars. The tuxedo is made exclusively from silk, wool and cashmere. There are only three copies of this outfit in the world.
Jewelry
The Graff Pink diamond ring is one of the 10 most expensive things in the world. At a British auction, this jewelry was sold for a record 46 million dollars. It should be noted that such a purchase is a good investment, because every year the cost of the product only increases.
The high cost is explained by the fact that the ring's gemstone is the most perfect and pure diamond in the world. There are several more jewelry, the beauty and cost of which are amazing:
- "Heart of the Ocean" Everyone can imagine what this decoration looks like, because it is an exact copy of the one shown in the famous film about the Titanic directed by Cameron. After the success of the painting, jeweler Harry Winston was inspired to create a prototype necklace. A year later, the result of his work was sold at auction for twenty million dollars.
- Ruby "Heart of the Kingdom". The decoration is a necklace studded with diamonds. In the center of the composition is a huge heart-shaped ruby. The price of the product is 14 million dollars.
The most expensive thing in the world: commercials
- In the Book of World Records you can find information about what is the most expensive thing in the world of advertising. In 2002, Pepsi decided to create a unique 90-second promotional video. The princess of pop music Britney Spears was invited as the main character. Thanks to the brilliant talent and unreal popularity of the singer, Pepsi was able to increase sales of its products and overtake all competitors. Britney received more than seven million in royalties, which is an absolute record. Total advertising costs were $25 million.
- Advertising the well-known perfume “Chanel No. 5” cost 20 million dollars. Actress Nicole Kidman took part in the creation of the video. The two-minute video became one of the most viewed commercials in the world after just a month of airplay.
Virtual things and video clips
Gamers buy a wide variety of virtual items every day, which can later be used during the game. The most expensive virtual item in the world of computer games was sold for 330 thousand dollars. It is a space resort from the game universe "Entropy".
Let's pay attention to the most expensive things in the world of the video industry. Among the huge number of star clips, the most expensive ones can be distinguished:
1. The most expensive video is the video for the song “Scream” by the King of Pop Michael Jackson and his sister Jeannette Jackson (1995). The total cost of filming was seven million dollars. The clip received a lot of awards and is rightfully included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive and successful star video of all time. The clip takes pride of place in the list of the 10 most expensive things in the world. 
2. Britney Spears “Work, B*tch!” The video was filmed relatively recently, in 2013. The high cost is due to the large number of locations. In the video you can see a very rare Maserati model and a pool with live sharks that swim around the singer. This is Britney Spears' seventh video with a budget exceeding one million dollars.
3. Madonna. The singer's video is rightfully included in the list of the most expensive clips. She has more than five works with a budget that exceeds five million dollars. Her most expensive video is a video for a 2002 song called “Die Another Day.”
Cars
We are looking at the most expensive things in the world, photos of some of them are in the article. Expensive cars are one of the most favorite things of all rich people. They create entire personal fleets of vehicles, buying up all the rare and luxurious models. The most expensive thing in the world of cars costs around £20 million. This is a collectible model of a red Ferrari from 1988. 
Paintings
Thanks to the results of auctions of world cultural heritage, the most expensive painting was determined. This is a work by Picasso called "Algerian Women". The creation of the painting is dated 1955. The work was sold for $180 million and was subsequently included in the list of the most expensive things in the world.
Expensive resorts
One day at the most expensive resort in the world will cost 30 thousand dollars. The location of such a resort is the Virgin Islands. The high price will completely ensure privacy and all the necessary conditions for the most luxurious holiday. The resort is included in the list of the most expensive things in the world.
The most expensive and special dishes
Cooking is a kind of art. Creating exquisite and sophisticated culinary masterpieces can take a lot of time and effort. There are a lot of products and dishes in the world, the cost of which exceeds all our ideas about haute cuisine. The price of such culinary masterpieces varies from hundreds to several thousand dollars. Below you will learn about what is considered the most expensive and exquisite dish.
The most expensive and unusual dumplings on Earth can be found in the American restaurant Golden Gate, which is located in New York. The restaurant is mainly visited by people from the CIS countries. The peculiarity of dumplings is that they contain very expensive products: marbled meat, veal, salmon, and also the iron of a very rare torch fish, which is found only in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Because of this strange component, the dumplings turn out to be an unusual blue-green color. The specific appearance does not prevent the dish from remaining edible and very tasty. A plate of 8 dumplings costs $2,400 in the establishment.
Diamond beluga caviar is the purest and most expensive variety of caviar in the world. The older the fish, the more valuable its caviar becomes. The delicacy has a very delicate and refined taste. It is extremely difficult to export such a delicacy from one country to another. The caviar is packaged elegantly - in a jar made of real gold. The dish is only served in some London restaurants. The cost of diamond caviar is $50,000 per kilogram. 
The most expensive chocolate is made in the USA and sells for $2,600 per half kilogram. The shelf life of the product is very short, so it is practically not sent for export. Chocolate contains only environmentally friendly and natural ingredients. 
Pizza is another expensive dish. One of the most expensive pizzas in the world is named after King Louis XIII. The dish is prepared exclusively in the presence of the client, and it includes mozzarella cheese, langoustine, several types of caviar, lobster and shrimp. Also, the dish uses not ordinary salt, but very rare Australian pink salt. The pizza costs $8,000.
This means that he can afford many things.
However, this does not mean that all these things are beneficial.
Against the backdrop of starving children in poor countries, we offer a look at a box of chocolates for 1.5 million dollars, a phone for 1.3 million dollars and many others unnecessary expensive things.
Unnecessary things
Expensive pizza
Cost: $125 per piece
One of the most expensive pizzas was sold at Nino's Bellissima Pizza in New York. The pizza is filled with fish, onions, four types of caviar, thinly sliced lobster tail, Atlantic salmon caviar and wasabi. The pizza was for 8 people.
Gold cards
Cost: $5,160
For playing poker There are even such gold cards.
Dog dress
Cost: $6,000
The most expensive dress for your beloved pet.
This unusual clothing contains 4,000 Swarovski crystals.
Dear watermelon
Cost: $6,500
Yes, yes, you saw the price above correctly - this is the cost of a watermelon Densuke(Densuke), which grows on the island of Hokkaido.
The skin color of this berry, its rarity and, of course, its great taste are so highly valued. Densuke is said to be very sweet and has velvety, juicy flesh.
iPhone case
Cost: $10,000
The most expensive case for iPhone 4 made of pure gold.
Trapped by unnecessary things
Wooden toilet
Cost: $11,300
Wooden toilet throne Herbeau Dagobert made from solid ash. The unusual toilet is equipped with original accessories.
Tea bag
Cost: $15,000
PG Tips is a company that specializes in tea production. Jewelry company Boodles created this diamond tea bag to celebrate the 75th anniversary of PG Tips. This is handmade, decorated 280 diamonds. It's a well-known fact that the British take their favorite drink seriously.
Expensive chair
Cost: $21,000
This is the most expensive chair in the world.
Sculpture shoe
Cost: $24,000
The most expensive shoe sculpture on heels. It's a giant glossy red shoe tall 183 cm belongs to sculptor Bruce Gray. The sculpture was handcrafted from steel and painted with high quality automotive paint.
Dear mouse
Cost: $25,600
The most expensive computer mouse encrusted with diamonds.
Expensive things
Expensive toy
Cost: $41,468
Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka and toy company Bandai Co. introduced the world to a tiny version of Japan's favorite robot - Gundam(Gandam). Gundam is the hero of a popular animated series in Japan. The figurine has a mass of 1.4 kg and a height of 13 cm. It is made of pure platinum.
Expensive bath
Cost: $47,000
For big fans of water procedures Italian acrylic bathtub.
Tent for children
Cost: $50,000
The most expensive children's hanging tent.
Expensive sneakers
Cost: $60,000
The most expensive sneakers are called Air Jordan Silver.
Expensive ball
Cost: $68,500
Diamond-studded cricket balls were awarded to the best players at the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Each ball is decorated 5,728 diamonds.
Expensive things in the world
Barbie doll
Cost: $85,000
The most expensive diamond Barbie doll.
Straw hat
Cost: $100,000
Designer Brent Black has released an exclusive hat Montecristi Panama. The creator of the unusual headdress himself said that this is the highest quality hat in the world.
It was created from special quality straw in the Republic of Ecuador over a period of five months. Moreover, the final size and color of the hat will be made at the request of the future owner.
Dear mask
Cost: $100,000
The most expensive mask with patterns "Red Warrior"
This unique wall decoration is made of clay and yarn.
Expensive bike
Cost: $114,500
Bicycles Crystal Edition Made in only 10 copies by the Swedish company Aurumania. The frame of this wheeled jewelry is made of gold and inlaid with 600 Swarovski crystals.
The seat and handles are covered with the most expensive leather. However, there is no rush to buy such a two-wheeled friend: only 3 units have been sold so far.
The most expensive TV
Cost: $130,000
Instead of buying a new house or a great car, some people buy this TV. LCD TV Yalos Diamond It is very expensive, and all because it is plated in white gold with 20 carat diamonds.
Hello Kitty
Cost: $163,000
This is a symbol from the Japanese cartoon Hello Kitty. Now wealthy fans have the opportunity to treat themselves to a kitten made of platinum 3.8 cm wide x 5.6 cm high and weighing 590 g. Tiny Hello Kitty figurine is decorated bows made of precious stones: diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pink amethysts and blue topaz.
The only copy of the toy was sold in 2006 at the Mitsukoshi shopping center in Tokyo.
Dear Tequila
Cost: $225,000
On July 20, 2006, Tequila Ley.925 sold a bottle of tequila made from platinum and white gold. The drink was made from 100% blue agave juice, and this tequila was aged for 6 years.
The company was included in the Guinness Book of Records for producing the most expensive bottles of alcohol in the world.
But don't be discouraged if you can't afford a platinum bottle, you may have enough budget for a $150,000 gold bottle or at least a $25,000 silver and gold tequila bottle.
The most expensive things
Lunch box
Cost: $229,000
This most expensive lunch box in the world. The kitchen accessory measures 20 cm by 20 cm. The box is made entirely of gold.
Total will be completed 3 such boxes weigh 3.3 kg each. The entire surface of the gold boxes will be decorated with patterns of leaves and grapes. These patterns are made by hand by a famous Japanese sculptor.
Dear dove
Cost: $328,000
The most expensive homing pigeon in the world.
Dear pan
Cost: $600,000
The German cookware company Fissler decided to stand out and created a saucepan with handles made of... pure gold(24 carats) plus the pan is decorated 13 diamonds. The total weight of the pan is 738
The buyer of the most expensive kitchen utensils is given an invitation to dinner at a famous restaurant as a bonus. The manufacturer also undertakes to deliver the packaged pan to the owner in a luxurious Rolls-Royce.
08.09.2014
A list of the 18 most expensive substances in the world, which may be very useful to you. Suddenly, a pack of graphene falls out of someone’s pocket, and you won’t even know what it is. And most importantly - how much it costs.
Let's start, strange as it may sound, with the cheapest substance on this list - gold.
18. Gold - $56 per gram.
Gold has long been considered the most expensive thing on Earth. But its main value was that it could serve as a universal currency, liquid almost throughout the world.
In addition to its traditional use in the jewelry industry, gold can be used as an electrical conductor and to prevent corrosion. Gold is a very heavy metal: the density of pure gold is 19,621 kg/m? (a ball of pure gold with a diameter of 46 mm has a mass of 1 kg).
Among metals it ranks sixth in density: after osmium, iridium, rhenium, platinum and plutonium. The high density of gold makes it easier to mine. The simplest technological processes, such as, for example, washing at sluices, can provide a very high degree of gold recovery from the washed rock.
17. Rhodium - about $58 per gram.
Rhodium is used primarily in catalytic converters to reduce vehicle carbon emissions. This metal does not play any biological role.
Rhodium compounds are quite rare in everyday life and their effects on the human body have not been fully studied. Despite this, they are highly toxic and carcinogenic substances. Rhodium salts can strongly stain human skin.
16. Platinum - about $60 per gram.
Platinum and its alloys are widely used in jewelry production. Every year the global jewelry industry consumes about 50 tons of platinum. Currently, about 10 million platinum products with a total weight of about 25 tons are sold annually in China.
Russian demand for jewelry platinum is 0.1% of the world level. Platinum, gold and silver are the main metals that perform a monetary function. However, platinum began to be used for making coins several thousand years later than gold and silver.
The world's first platinum coins were issued and circulated in the Russian Empire from 1828 to 1845. The largest platinum nugget currently existing is the “Ural Giant” weighing 7 kg 860.5 g. It was discovered in 1904 at the Isovsky mine. Nowadays it is kept in the Diamond Fund of the Moscow Kremlin.
15. Methamphetamine - $100 per gram.
Methamphetamine hydrochloride was produced in the USSR until the 1970s in the form of 3 mg tablets called Pervitin.
Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant with extremely high additive potential, and therefore has become widely used as a drug.
There are known cases of smoking crystals of methamphetamine hydrochloride (“ice”, “ice”, “glass”), which for this purpose are sometimes specially prepared in the form of large crystals (rather than fine powder). This is the most additive application method.
When properly individualized, methamphetamine reduces feelings of fatigue, induces energy, increases mental and physical performance, reduces the need for sleep (allowing for round-the-clock work, which is often used by low-wage workers in Asia) and suppresses appetite.
14. Rhino horn - $110 per gram.
The horn is prized in Vietnam for its supposed ability to cure cancer. Its medicinal uses also include the treatment of fevers and other illnesses.
If a rhinoceros's horn is cut off or damaged, the animal will most likely not survive, but in young animals it can grow back. No one knows what its real function is, although females whose horns have been removed for some reason completely stop looking after their offspring.
Rhinos are endangered, primarily due to the huge demand for their horns. African rhinoceros horn is also highly prized in the Middle East, especially Yemen, both for medicinal reasons and for making the handles of traditional daggers. Since 1970, 67,050 kg of rhinoceros horn have been imported into Yemen. With an average weight of 3kg per horn, this means that 22,350 rhinos were killed.
13. Heroin – $131 per gram
High-quality heroin can cost up to $130 per gram. This opiate is injected intravenously, snorted and smoked to alter consciousness.
According to data presented in a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at the end of 2009, Russia ranked first in the world in the amount of heroin consumed. On average, about 80 tons of the drug are consumed in the country per year, which is 20% of the amount of heroin consumed in the world. Physico-chemical properties: Pure substance - white crystalline powder. The unrefined product is a bitterish, grayish-brown powder in the form of small crystals with an unpleasant odor.
12. Cocaine – $215 per gram
Cocaine is a methyl ester of benzoylecgonine, a tropane alkaloid, which has a local anesthetic and narcotic effect.
Along with other alkaloids, it is found in plants of the genus Erythroxylum, in particular: Cocaine bush (Erythroxylum coca), Erythroxylum laetevirens, etc. Cocaine is the second, after opiates, “problem drug”, a narcotic substance, the abuse of which represents a significant socio-economic problem .
Currently, cocaine is the most common drug of choice.
The popularity of this narcotic substance is due to its stimulating effect, improving mood and increasing performance. Cocaine itself does not have a distinct taste or smell; its organoleptic properties are provided by the impurities present in the mixture.
Worldwide cocaine consumption is estimated by experts at approximately 750 tons per year, with approximately a third of this volume occurring in the United States, which is the largest consumer of this drug.
11. LSD – $3,000 gram
In crystalline form it costs about $3,000 per gram. A psychoactive substance in Russia is legally classified as a drug.
Like most similar surfactants, LSD does not cause physical dependence. LSD is sensitive to oxygen, ultraviolet light and chlorine (if in solution), but can be stored in darkness, low humidity and low temperature for many years.
In its pure form, LSD is colorless, odorless and slightly bitter in taste. It is usually consumed orally, for example, using a small piece of paper (“stamp”) soaked in a solution of the substance, or a piece of sugar, or in the form of gelatin.
In liquid form, LSD can be taken in the form of drops (hence the English expression “drop the acid”) or administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection.
10. Plutonium – $4,000
Plutonium is a heavy basic chemical element that owes its origin to the “Big Bang” of the Universe.
A heavy, brittle radioactive metal of a silvery-white color. In the periodic table it is located in the actinide family. Widely used in the production of nuclear weapons, nuclear fuel for civil and research nuclear reactors, and as a source of energy for spacecraft.
Plutonium was very often used in nuclear bombs. A historical fact is the dropping of a nuclear bomb on Nagasaki in 1945 by the United States. The bomb dropped on this city contained 6.2 kg of plutonium. The power of the explosion was 21 kilotons.
9. Painite – $9,000
Painite is a representative of rare minerals. For many years, only three of its crystals existed.
Until 2005, about 25 crystals had been found, most of the rocks were discovered in Burma. Initially, many of the known painite crystals were in private collections, and the remainder were divided between the British Museum of Natural History, the Hemological Institute of America, the California Institute of Technology and the Gem Research Laboratory in Lucerne (Switzerland). Listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the rarest mineral in the world.
8. Taffeite – $20,000
This mineral exists in several colors - from gray-violet to lilac; colorless specimens have even been found. It is a million times less often found than diamonds. That's why little has been heard about him.
7. Tritium – $30,000
Industrial tritium is obtained by irradiating lithium-6 with neutrons in nuclear reactors according to the following reaction: It is used in military and civilian devices (illuminated compasses, lenses for reading maps in the dark), sighting devices, watches, key fobs, emergency inscriptions such as “exit”.
6. Diamonds – $55,000 per gram
Diamonds are the third most expensive substance in the world. Diamonds require specific conditions to form, so on earth they can be found in the lithosphere and on meteorites that fall to the ground. Despite the abundance of diamonds, people continue to value it as a rare and expensive mineral.
5. California 252 – 60 thousand dollars per gram
It was obtained artificially in 1950 by Seaborg's group at the University of California at Berkeley. The first solid compounds of californium - 249Cf2O3 and 249CfOCl - were obtained in 1958. The isotope 252Cf found the greatest use. It is used as a powerful source of neutrons in neutron activation analysis and in radiation therapy of tumors. In addition, the 252Cf isotope is used in experiments to study spontaneous nuclear fission.
4. Americium - $140,000 per gram
Another transplutonium metal, with a very long half-life, which can reach up to 8,000 years.
Don't be afraid, americium-241 is most often used in production. It takes 450 years to decay, although we understand that this does not make it any easier for you. But this metal is extremely useful - equipment with americium-241 is also used to remove electrostatic charges from plastics, synthetic films and paper. It is also found inside some smoke detectors (~0.26 micrograms per detector).
3. Regolith (lunar soil) - $442,500 (for 0.6 g)
Regolith is what covers the surface of not only the Moon, but also all atmosphereless planets.
Let's say, the same Mars. But the Moon is the closest planet to us, to which, theoretically, we can fly, and we can send lunar rovers there every week. What does regolith consist of? Nothing remarkable: Ilmenite, Olivine, Anorthite, Pyroxene - all this can be found on Earth.
However, in 1993, at Sotheby’s auction, three “moon pebbles” with a total weight of 0.6 grams, brought to our planet by a Soviet research shuttle, were sold for $442,500. Why so expensive? So from the moon!
2. Graphene - $100 million (per sq. cm)
So you have to measure in centimeters. What is it? A two-dimensional allotropic modification of carbon, millions of times thinner than the thinnest human hair, making it difficult to look at.
Why the hell is it needed? They say that a ballistic transistor can be assembled based on graphene, used in supercapacitors to obtain rechargeable current sources and in the production of LEDs. Novoselov recently told and showed in pictures how you can get graphene at home, so if you want to get rich quickly, look for instructions on the Internet.
1. Antimatter – $62.5 trillion per gram
The most expensive substance, worth $62.5 trillion, is antimatter or antimatter. In fact, its price is incalculable. When it encounters ordinary matter, it explodes, turning into light, so it is practically impossible to preserve it in anything.
However, during the experiment, scientists created antiprotons at the CERN accelerator and locked them in a vacuum chamber. At the same time, positrons were created using radioactive material and placed in another chamber. By combining them, antihydrogen was created.
1 ton of antimatter per year would cover the energy needs of the entire planet. One gram of antihydrogen produced using today's methods costs $62.5 trillion.
, .Luxury items such as expensive cars, phones and shoes are designed to bring pleasure and comfort to their owners. However, if you are filthy rich, then you have your own quirks that may go beyond the bounds of reason. Here are a few expensive things, the price of which may shock even experienced people.
The most expensive chess set
Charles Hollander Chess - $600,000
A total of 7 exclusive chess sets with 320 carats of black and white diamonds were created. Although, according to some information, the most expensive chess set is considered Jewel Royale, costing $9.8 million, remains just a concept.
The most expensive burger
Fleur Burger 5000 - $5,000
The burger was introduced at Fleur restaurant in Las Vegas in 2011. The burger contains foie gras goose liver, wagyu marbled beef and black truffles. Although the burger itself only costs $75, it comes with an expensive bottle of wine.
The most expensive car
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO - $35 million
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the most expensive car ever when it was sold to a private collector in the UK.
The most expensive camera
Susse Freres daguerreotype camera - $775,000
This daguerreotype camera was sold at auction in 2007 and is believed to be the oldest commercially manufactured camera in the world.
Most expensive city
Tokyo - $1,200 per square meter
Tokyo is the most expensive city according to real estate prices. If we take into account the prices of products and various services, the most expensive city in the world in 2016 is Singapore, followed by Zurich and Hong Kong.
Most expensive hotel room
Royal Penthouse Suite at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva - $65,000 per night
This hotel room occupies the entire 8th floor. The penthouse has 4 bedrooms, multiple living rooms, a library, a dining room for 26 people, 7 bathrooms, a private fitness center, billiards, a jacuzzi, a Steinway grand piano, and a personal chef and butler serving the room.
The most expensive perfumes
DKNY Golden Delicious - $1 million
This is the price for a bottle made of 14k yellow and white gold, set with 2,909 precious stones, including 2,700 round white diamonds weighing 15.17 carats and 183 yellow sapphires weighing 2.28 carats.
The most expensive TV
PrestigeHD Supreme Rose Edition - $2.3 million
The TV is covered with handmade crocodile leather and a large number of diamonds, as well as 18-karat rose gold.
The most expensive piano
Heintzman Crystal - $3.22 million
A Heintzman Crystal piano was sold to a private buyer for $3.22 million. The piano was developed in Beijing and unveiled during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
The most expensive cigar
Gurkha Black Dragon - $1,150 each
These Honduran cigars were introduced in 2006, andIn total, only 5 sets were released.They are packed in camel bone boxes.
The most expensive motorcycle
Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike - $700,000
This four-wheeled monster accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of over 480 km/h.
The most expensive watches
Haute Joaillerie by Chopard - $25 million
The watch features a 15 carat pink diamond, a 12 carat blue diamond and an 11 carat white diamond in the shape of a heart and a yellow diamond on the dial of the watch.
The most expensive champagne
Heidsieck Monopole 1907 - $25,000
In the late 1990s, a sunken ship was discovered containing 2,000 bottles of this French champagne, which was put up for sale for an astronomical sum.
The most expensive audio system
Transmission Audio Ultimate System - $2 million
This 12 meter long audio system weighs over 5 tons and is made from aircraft grade aluminum.
The most expensive painting
“Number 5, 1948” - $140 million
The painting, painted by Jackson Pollock, was created by spattering paint onto a canvas and was auctioned by Sotheby's.
The most expensive house
Antilia in Mumbai - $2 billion
The house, named after the mythical Atlantic island of Antilia, in Mumbai, India is maintained by a permanent staff of 600 people.
The most expensive photo
Phantom - $6.5 million
Peter Lik's photograph "Phantom" has become the most expensive photograph in the world, surpassing Andreas Gursky's photograph "Rhine II", which sold in 2011 for $4.3 million.
The most expensive sculpture
"Walking Man I" - $104.3 million
The Walking Man I statue, created by Alberto Giacometti, became the most expensive piece of art sold at auction.
The most expensive ring
Chopard Blue Diamond - $16.26 million
The white gold ring is encrusted with a rare 9-carat blue diamond and triangular-shaped white diamonds.
The most expensive yacht
History Supreme - $4.8 billion
The yacht, made of 100,000 kg of gold and decorated with Tyrannosaurus rex bones and miniature meteorites, belongs to an anonymous businessman from Malaysia.
The most expensive feather
Extinct bird Huia - $8,000
The feather of the extinct Huia bird is extremely rare and was sold for NZ$8,000 at an auction in Auckland.
The most expensive jeans
Secret Circus Jeans - $1.3 million
These jeans are so expensive because their pockets are covered with diamonds.
The most expensive phone
iPhone 3GS Supreme Rose - $3 million
Designed by Stuart Hugs, the iPhone 3GS Supreme Rose is crafted from rose gold and adorned with diamonds and platinum.
Most expensive domain name
Insurance.com - $35.6 million
This domain name was sold in 2010.
The most expensive drawing
“Head of the Muse” by Raphael - $47.9 million
Although the drawing was estimated at $20 million, its value almost doubled at Christie's auction in London in 2009.
Most expensive parking space
Manhattan - $1 million
A parking space located in an eight-story luxury condominium on 11th Street in downtown Manhattan costs no less than $1 million, which is 6 times the average cost of a home in the United States.
Expensive things are not only jewelry, sports cars and huge villas on the coast. Particularly valuable items can be found in various areas of our lives. 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 think about 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? In addition, “Algerian Women” is considered not the artist’s best work.
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 household items, a gold toilet, a diamond-plated shoe stand - 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 a party dress adorned with four thousand Swarovski crystals, costing $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 Big Bang Theory? 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.
