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 cause irritation. 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 food 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 pale in comparison to the other edibles below:
- White truffles. If you used to associate truffles exclusively with the type of candy, 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 due to the special taste and the fact that mushrooms are not so easy to collect (they grow at a depth of 10-30 cm). For the search, trained dogs and even pigs are used, the muzzles of which are tied with a strap.
- Saffron. Canconfuse 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 from ready-made dishes, one can recall sushi prepared in 2010 by an eminent chef from the Philippines. Their cost of almost $ 2,000 is explained by the decor in the form of gold leaves and a placer of diamonds.
Precious materials: substances more valuable than gold
When it comes to the most expensive things, it is impossible not to mention a special category - substances and materials. As a rule, their value lies in their exceptional rarity. So don't be surprised if you don't recognize at least half of these names:
- Rhodium. Better known in the automotive industry. The substance is valued at $1,270 per ounce.
- Rhino horn. 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 some healing properties of the material. Moreover, doctors officially denied 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's no surprise that it's priced at an impressive $4,000 per gram.
- California. The previous materials will easily "surpass" this one. It is not so important to delve into its properties. Most importantly, remember it.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 he tops the list of "The Most Expensive Things", because it costs $ 100,000,000,000,000 (one hundred trillion) in just a gram.
Invaluable means of transportation
Listing the most expensive things, we can not help but remember the means of transportation. The undisputed leader among private transport can be called the prince's plane from Saudi Arabia. The original price of the airbus was an impressive $300,000,000. However, the "basic configuration" Al-Walid bin Talal was not enough. Therefore, the A380 was “upgraded”, which cost another $200,000,000.
Offices, salons, private rooms are comfortably located on board the aircraft, occupying two floors! By the way, the capricious prince did not appreciate such efforts and was dissatisfied.
How much is the contents of your makeup bag?
It is believed that very expensive things are a male prerogative. You can debunk this belief simply by looking into … a woman's cosmetic bag.
- La mer cream won't rank as the world's most expensive item, but $70 per gram is still pretty hefty for a cream. It is designed to improve skin regeneration processes and rejuvenate. But if you consider the statement “all expensive things are of high quality” an axiom, then you may be disappointed. Most of the women who tried this remedy did not notice much effect.
- Guerlain lipstick also cannot boast of any magicalproperties. However, the tube will definitely not go into the bin after the product runs out. The fact is that the case is decorated with diamonds of 2.2 carats in the amount of 199 pieces. Impressive luxury costing $62,000.
- The nail polish with the life-affirming name I do may not look so luxurious. However, in the composition 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 did not really strike your imagination, then what can you say about the H. Couture mascara + lipstick set? Its total cost is $14,000,000! The reason is the 3,700 pink and blue diamonds used to decorate the packaging.
- Do you want a truly precious look? If you have an extra $15,000, you can become the owner of lenses from a limited collection (only 3,996 pairs were produced). I wonder how comfortable the eye is inlaid with gold and diamonds?
Precious art
Describing the most expensive beautiful things, it is impossible not to mention art. More precisely, a record-breaking valuable painting called "Women of Algeria". It was created by an artist whose name is familiar to everyone - Pablo Picasso. The work of his authorship was estimated at an incredible amount - $ 179,000,000. At the moment it is the most expensive painting in the world. The alleged owner who purchased the art at the famous Christie auction is the former prime minister of Qatar.
Pictureis in a private collection, and connoisseurs can only sigh in bewilderment: why hide art in the bins? In addition, "Women of Algeria" is considered not the best work of the artist.
The most expensive jewelry in the world
- "Pink Star" - the ring, which is considered the most expensive jewelry in the world. Its cost in 2013 was more than $80,000,000. Such an amount turned out to be too much even for an anonymous buyer who purchased the jewel at auction, but could not pay all 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 the 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, also 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 jewel from the disaster movie. The blue diamond has a weight of 15 carats and is considered perfect in terms of 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.
And how much is yourpet?
How much is your dog worth? Many pet owners will respond that their pet is priceless. But one modest Chinese coal tycoon 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 "kind" have long been a sign of the special status of the owner. In addition, getting them out of Tibet is a very difficult task, which makes the animals even more desirable.
Trinkets worth their weight in gold
Expensive household items, a gold toilet bowl, a diamond-plated shoe rack - what are the weirdest things that can be found on the list of the most expensive items in the world?
- Gold poker cards are not the most practical thing, but very respectable. Only $5,160 and they're yours!
- Do you love your dog enough to buy her designer clothes? How about a $6,000 $6,000 gown adorned with 4,000 Swarovski crystals? A pet in such attire should be worn exclusively on the hands, counting the pebbles from time to time.
- The world's most expensive $10,000 iPhone 4 case is a total waste of money. After all, this model has not been in use for a long time, right? Although an object made of pure gold a priori cannot go out of fashion.
- Have you ever heard of the precious tea bag? And in Britain they created one, encrusted with diamonds (280 pieces). The price of an unusual item is no less than $15,000. The reason for its release is everythingit was the 75th anniversary of the leading tea manufacturer.
How to pamper a child if you have unlimited capital?
Toys, clothes and shoes - shopping for a child, as a rule, is always especially expensive. Few will agree to buy cheap things for their beloved child, especially if, as they say, chickens do not peck for money. But some parents obviously go too far in an effort to please the baby.
- For those who are not familiar with Japanese animation, Gundam is a robot. This character became "famous" due 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 have bought such a toy for $179,140. This is exactly the price of the vintage train Märklin, created back in 1906. It used to decorate a shop window, but now it is a valuable exhibit in a private collection.
- For older kids, the Crystal Edition bike. The creators have thought of expensive leather upholstery, inlaid with gold and Swarovski crystals (600 pieces were used). However, the question remains: where to go on such a ride? Apparently, many people ask this, since so far only 3 out of 10 bikes 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. It's about… a kiss with Sharon Stone! Oddly enough, the buyerturned out to be a woman. This lot was put up for charity: all proceeds from the auction were sent to help those with AIDS.
The most expensive things are most often things that are not useful in everyday life. You can consider them as a monetary investment, you can as a whim. One thing is clear: it is impossible to remain indifferent to these unusual items.
