Rich people are willing to pay a fortune for some things. Some are ready to spend incredible amounts of money on art, others on jewelry and accessories, and others on beauty.

In the selection you will find the most expensive things in the world that women might like, including incredibly expensive bags, the world's most expensive photographs and paintings.

The most expensive photo in the world

"Phantom" by Peter Lik. $6,500,000. The black-and-white photograph “Phantom,” taken in 1999 by Australian photographer Peter Lik, was purchased at auction for $6.5 million. The photographer took the photo in Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA. The photo shows one of the canyon caves. Inside the cave, light can be seen shining through a small hole. According to the author himself, this light forms a figure similar to a ghost. That is why he decided to call his work “Phantom”.

The most expensive dresses

White Marilyn Monroe dress by William Traville. $4,600,000 plus $1,000,000 commissions.


Marilyn Monroe created one of the world's most famous images when she stepped onto an underground ventilation hatch. She wore the chic white dress she wore in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch. The designer of the dress was William Travilla. It is worth noting that this dress has become an icon in world cinema.

Nicole Kidman dress from Christian Dior. $2,000,000.


Nicole Kidman at the 1997 Academy Awards.

The most expensive bag


Hermes Birkin in white crocodile leather. Sold at auction for $379,261. The fittings of this women's bag are made of 18-karat white gold inlaid with 240 diamonds.

The most expensive perfumes

DKNY Golden Delicious. $1,000,000.


The bottle for this perfume alone is a work of art created by The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. The 14k yellow gold bottle with white gold accents is set with 2,909 precious stones. And on top is a beautiful yellow diamond. Also on the bottle you can find an oval ruby, 15 round pink diamonds, yellow sapphires, a Paraiba Tourmaline gemstone, and hundreds of small white diamonds. The scent of the perfume is a mixture of sandalwood, apple and vanilla orchid.

Imperial Majesty Perfume by Clive Christian. $215,000.


The bottle of this perfume is made of high quality French baccarat crystal. Its neck is framed with 18-karat gold foil. The bottle cap is decorated with a 5-carat diamond. It is worth noting that only 10 of these bottles were produced. Katie Holmes wore this perfume on her wedding day to Tom Cruise.

The most expensive flowers

Kadupul (Epiphyllum Oxypetalum).


This priceless white cactus flower is considered the rarest in the world and blooms only once at night. It only lives for a few hours, so it's almost impossible to even look at it. It has never been sold, so it can be considered priceless.

Rose of Juliet. $15,800,000.


In the modern world, this flower is incredibly sharp. In 2006, one gardener who cared for the flower for 15 years sold Rose Juliet for $15.8 million.

The most expensive stone


Moussaieff Red Diamond. $8,000,000. There are only 30 of these stones in the entire world. Most of them weigh about half a carat. The red color is acquired due to plastic deformation of the crystal lattice. It was found in 1990 in a Brazilian place called Triangulo Mineiro y Alto Paranaiba.

The most expensive paintings

Mona Lisa.


In the Guinness Book of Records, the painting “Mona Lisa” is listed as the most expensive in the world, as it has the highest insurance value. The painting is in the Louvre and was purchased for $100 million on December 14, 1962. Taking into account inflation, its current value is about $790 million.

Painting “Interchange”, author: Willem de Kooning. $300,000,000.


This painting by abstract expressionist Willem de Kooning (1904–1997) reflects the ugly reality of the new world. It measures 200.7 x 175.3 cm and was completed in 1955. In September 2015, the painting was sold for $300 million, making it the most expensive in the world.

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 unit containing 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.

A roll of toilet paper from Renova for $3.5. There are six stylish colors to choose from: green, orange, black, red, blue and pink.

The most expensive umbrella made of excellent waterproof crocodile leather for $5,000. from the 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 produced 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, which live on Cheyu Island in South Korea, can fetch more than $1,500 each. 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 treat is topped with five grams of edible 23-karat gold.

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 the HairPro Luxor Laser Hair Brush is turned on, it emits six special red laser beams that target the hair follicle, thereby repairing damaged hair and stimulating new growth. 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. The graceful shape of INEZ makes it a reliable companion for daily lovemaking. INEZ can be recharged if necessary and a two-hour charge will provide you with four hours of bliss. Comes in an elegant gift box 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 encrusted 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.

Have you ever thought about how much they cost? Or how do they differ from their usual counterparts? If not, then look below at the 10 most expensive items in the world, which not everyone can afford.

1. Picture: “When is the wedding?” ($300 million)

The list opens with one of the most expensive paintings in the world called “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 Center in Madrid and the Phillips Collection in Washington.

2. Phone: Falcon SuperNova Pink Diamond iPhone 6 ($95.5 million)

SuperNova Pink Diamond iPhone 6 is the most expensive phone in the world 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.

3. Car: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO ($38 million)

Ferrari produced only 39 250 GTO cars. Sports cars were used in FIA motor racing in the GT3 category. The abbreviation 250 GTO means the following: 250 is the volume of one cylinder in cubic centimeters, and GTO stands for “GranTurismo Omologata”, which is translated into Russian as “A car approved for auto racing”. The power of such a car is approximately 300 horsepower. On August 14, 2014, a 1962 car of this class was sold at auction in California for a record $38,115,000. The first owner of the most expensive car in the world, sold under the hammer, was racing driver Jo Schlesser, and the car itself is famous for its honorable second place in the Tour De France Automobile race, which took place in 1962.

4. Yacht: History Supreme ($4.8 billion)

As a rule, expensive yachts are very large, but not in this case. The length of the most expensive yacht in the world is just over 30 meters. History Supreme is priced at $4.8 billion. The high cost of the yacht is due to the fact that it contains 100 tons of precious metals, 75% of which are gold, and 25% are platinum and the like. In addition, all the furniture is made of precious wood, and the walls are decorated with real meteorites and dinosaur bones. The yacht reaches a speed of 50 knots with an engine power of 4860 horsepower.

5. Graff Pink ($46 million)

Included in the top 10 most expensive things in the world r oz diamond “Graff Pink”. 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. The gem received its modern name “Pink Count” in honor of its owner.

6. Diamond Bikini ($30 million)

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.

7. Watch: Joaillene Manchette ($27 million)

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 a 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. An interesting fact in 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.

8. Housing: Antilia ($2 billion)

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. The distinctive feature of this house is that, when bought or sold, it is sold with a staff of 600 people. The mansion belongs to Mukesh Ambani, the president of India's largest petrochemical corporation.

9. TV: PrestigeHD Supreme Rose Edition ($2.3 million)

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 handmade alligator skin in his design. 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!

10. Dish: Frrrozen Haute Chocolate ($25 thousand)

The ranking of the most expensive things also includes food, namely 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.

What do you think are the most expensive things in the world, gold, drugs, precious stones? Yes, they too, but besides this there are many more things, the price of which is much higher than the average for a given product. That is why we have compiled a rating that includes the most expensive things in the world. In our top 10 rating you will see both expensive things that are available only to the rich, and those that, in principle, everyone can afford. But does this make sense?

Designer toilet paper$3.5 per roll

The last place in our top 10 most expensive things around the world is… toilet paper. But it is not simple, but designer. The price is affordable for everyone. However, when compared with down-to-earth analogues, $3.5 looks fantastic. This is a unique paper under the Renova brand, it has six stylish colors - orange, green, black, red, blue and pink. Very bright, if not acidic. If you think that regular toilet paper is not worthy of you, order Renova quickly.

Royal chess10 million dollars

We placed it in ninth place in the ranking of the top 10 most expensive things in the world. Their price is 10 million dollars. The precious chess set is inlaid with hundreds of diamonds, as is the board. This intellectual game set was made by hand; the famous artist and jeweler Makvin took part in this process. The total weight of the diamonds that were set is just over 186 carats. Of course, such chess is not available to everyone, but it is very pleasant to admire them.

Blue dumplings2.5 thousand dollars for 1 serving

Eighth place in the ranking of the top 10 most expensive things in the world is occupied by dumplings, but they are not simple (oh, no, not gold), but blue. This delicacy is available to all residents of the Bronx. This dish is offered by former residents of Russia, and they claim that it is aimed specifically at Russian emigrants. But given their price, it’s unlikely. And such happiness costs almost 2.5 thousand dollars for a serving of 8 pieces. If you want to eat twice as much, you will have to shell out almost 4.5 thousand. The unusual color of the dumplings is given by the iron of the torch fish, which lives at great depths. Under certain lighting, you can notice a bluish-green glow emanating from them. The filling is traditional - pork and veal. They are completely edible, although for most residents of the post-Soviet space, such dumplings will definitely remind you of one of the worst man-made disasters.

White truffle 5 dollars per 1 gram

It takes seventh place - this delicacy will cost $5 per 1 gram. It rightfully made it into our ranking of the top 10 most expensive things around the world; its price, by the way, is quite reasonable. The white truffle is a rare mushroom that can be harvested. It is classified as a delicacy; it is harvested seasonally and is quite difficult to store, so you can try a dish with it for a limited period. This mushroom grows underground and is very difficult to obtain. Its unsurpassed taste will add a unique flavor to any dish. It is mainly used as a salad dressing.

Suitcase with electric wheels20 thousand dollars

The most expensive thing in the world is in sixth position in the ranking of the top 10 most expensive things. suitcase with electric wheels. His price tag says $20,000. It contains at least 500 parts. A large number of expensive materials were used during production. For example, this is horsehair, titanium, various types of wood, magnesium, carbon fiber, canvas, as well as rare and very expensive leather.

The interior of the suitcase is represented by a unique set, the outer shell is a unique design. The suitcase has wheels, and not simple ones, but completely silent ones, with shock absorbers. These wheels also have built-in electric motors. To launch them, you need to tilt the suitcase and pull out the handle. At this moment, the sensors are triggered, and the suitcase is sent along the course where the handle points. The speed of a loaded suitcase (maximum 36 kg) is up to 5 km per hour, batteries can be charged from an outlet.

Magnetic flying bed$1.6 million

It settled in fifth place in the ranking magnetic bed, but it is not simple, but flying. Its cost is 1.6 million dollars. It was created in 2006, and contains so many magnets that it can hold up to 900 kg in the air. She literally floats in the air at a distance of 40 cm from the floor. A modern flying carpet, or rather a flying bed, can fly away, so it is tied to the floor with four ropes. True, the influence of such a magnetic field on the human body has not yet been studied, and in vain.

Diamond toilet5 million dollars

Diamond toilet– it is he who stands and shines in fourth place in the top 10 most expensive things in the world. It was created not so that millionaires could please their vanity with such a toilet accessory, but in the name of history. The release of the diamond toilet marked the centenary of the introduction of toilets. Its price is impressive: $5 million. Millions of sparkling stones are poured into this product. Of course, it will not be possible to place it in any “decent” house, but it may well become a worthy and striking exhibit of any exhibition or museum.

$6.3 million

If you want to plunge into luxury, quickly get off the diamond toilet and go to designer bed by Stuart Hugens: it was she who, with her four legs, became the third position in the ranking of the top 10 most expensive things in the world. This piece of design is worth $6.3 million. For this price you will be offered a bed that is made from the best types of wood, including cherry, chestnut and others.

Its design includes 107 kg of gold; it weaves around the carved curves that are found on the bed itself and on the columns supporting the canopy. Of course, there are also precious stones - just hundreds. Among them you can see diamonds, diamonds and sapphires. She looks truly royal. However, so does the price.

$12 million

Placed in second position Damien Hirst shark. Why are they bringing it in? Because she is dead and placed in an aquarium filled with formaldehyde. This is an expensive exhibit that received a silver medal in the ranking of the top 10 most expensive things in the world. It was invented by the famous British artist - representative of modern art Damien Hirst. This creation costs 12 million dollars. With his frozen killer shark, the artist tried to show “the physical absence of the category of death in the consciousness of the living.”

Antilia Tower 1 billion dollars

We decided to give away the gold in the top 10 most expensive things in the world Antilia Tower. This one is worth $1 billion. It has 27 floors, is sold with a staff of 600 people, and has a living area of ​​37 thousand square meters. 3 helicopters can land here at the same time and 168 cars can be parked here.

We invite you to look at the things recognized as the most expensive in the world today.

15. Villa “Leopolda”

The second most expensive home in the world is Villa Leopolda on the French Riviera, which is valued at $506 million. In its current form, the villa was designed and built between 1929 and 1931 on an estate once owned by King Leopold II of Belgium and was used as a set for Alfred Hitchcock's film To Catch a Thief.

14. Antilia

The most expensive house today is a 27-storey tower called Antilia in Mumbai, which belongs to the head of the Mumbai petrochemical giant. The billion-dollar house is a building with an area of ​​120 square meters of interior space, equipped with three helipads, as well as parking for 168 cars.

13.Perfect Pink

In 2010, a ring with a rectangular pink diamond weighing 14.23 carats, which is rare for pink diamonds, was purchased by an anonymous buyer at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong for $23.2 million. The lot was called “The Perfect Pink.”

12. Susse Freres camera

This antique Susse Freres daguerreotype camera dates back to 1839 and was sold at auction in 2007 for $775,000! It is believed to be the oldest commercial camera in the world.

11. Birkin

In 2011, a red crocodile 30-centimeter Hermes Birkin bag with an 18-karat white gold clasp and diamonds was sold at a public auction in Dallas for $203,150. The average price for a new Birkin bag is around $8,000 - and that's if you have the patience and funds to endure the long waiting list. And for normal, average women with ordinary incomes, the website http://sumochka.mobi/ will come in handy, where you can buy an excellent leather bag.

10. Picasso painting

In 2004, Pablo Picasso's Boy with a Pipe (1905) became the most expensive of his works ever sold. At a Sotheby's auction in New York, it fetched a whopping $104,200,000.

9. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

The 1962 Ferrari GTO became the most expensive car in the world when it was purchased for $35 million by collector Craig McCaw, who made his fortune selling telecommunications company AT&T in 1993 for $11.5 billion.

8. Diamond Chess

These handcrafted chess pieces, set with 9,900 black and white diamonds, sit on a 14k white gold board. The set was designed by Bernard McQueen and is part of the Charles Hollander collection. The total weight of the set is 186.09 carats!

7. Crystal piano

This Heinzman crystal grand piano was sold at auction and purchased by a private buyer for $3,220,000! It was this instrument that the famous pianist Lang Lang played during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008.

6. Card Players

“The Card Players” is a painting by Paul Cezanne, sold in April 2011 for $259 million. It was acquired by the Qatari royal family through a private agreement.

5. Magnetic flying bed

Although the most expensive piece of furniture is an antique, the magnetic flying bed, introduced in 2006, may be the coolest bed in the world. The bed floats 40 cm off the floor, supports 900 kg of weight and costs $1.6 million.

4. 201-carat Chopard watch

The most expensive chronometer in the world is the dazzling Chopard watch. They are adorned with three heart-shaped diamonds and another 163 carats of white and yellow diamonds – a total of 201 carats. The spring mechanism lifts the precious “hearts”, revealing the dial encrusted with diamonds to the owner’s gaze. In 2000, the watch was sold for $25 million.

3. Badminton office

In 2004, the antique 18th-century cabinet was sold at auction for $36.7 million. This ebony chest of drawers is over 3.5 meters high and has an intricate design, decorated with polished stones. It was commissioned by Charles Henry Somerset, third Duke of Beaufort, when he was 19 years old. It took six years of hard work by thirty craftsmen to create the masterpiece.

2. Wallis Simpson bracelet

A panther bracelet made of onyx and diamonds once belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor and the most famous American woman, for whose marriage King Edward VIII abdicated the throne.

In 2010, it was sold at Sotheby's in London for $12.4 million.

1. This dead shark

Famed collector Charles Saatchi sold this dead fish for $12 million.