World’s most expensive handbag on show at Christie’s Hong Kong and it could be yours … for a few million dollars
The heart-shaped purse is covered with more than 4,500 diamonds, weighs in at 381.92 carats and had an original price tag of US$3.8 million in 2010
A diamond-encrusted handbag billed as the most expensive in the world has been put up for sale. The Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse is currently on display at Christie’s in Hong Kong.
The one-off accessory holds the Guinness World Record for being the most valuable handbag produced, with an original price of US$3.8 million in 2010.
The statement piece, designed by the jeweller Robert Mouawad, is handcrafted from 18-carat gold and covered with more than 4,500 diamonds.
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The rocks are mostly colourless but 105 yellow and 56 pink diamonds have also been incorporated into the design. The sheer volume of bling means the bag weighs in at 381.92 carats.
