F or the everyday crowd, handbags are important for functionality and maybe adding a little oomph to a classy outfit. Glimmering with gold, diamonds, and jewels, the world of luxurious handbags, however, is an entirely different ball game.
From Hermes Birkins to Chanel Diamond, Kelly Rose Gold, and beyond, here is our list of the top five most expensive bags of all time!
- Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse- $3.8 Million
Declared the highest priced handbag of all time by the Guinness Book Of World Records in 2011, this dazzling Mouawad purse has retained its title for over a decade. Priced at a whopping $3.8 million, this diamond purse takes the concept of luxury bags to another level entirely. Designed by renowned jeweler Robert Mouawad, this intricate, heart-shaped purse pays homage to the epic Middle Eastern romance, One Thousand and One Nights.
Built with 18-carat gold, the 1001 Nights Diamond Purse is bejeweled with 4517 diamonds, weighing 381.92 carats. It was created by ten artisans and took over 8800 hours of labor to perfect. Designed to pull at the heartstrings, the only existing 1001 Nights bag was sold at Christie’s auction preview in Hong Kong last year.
- Hermes Kelly Rose Gold - $2 million
A collaboration between the iconic Hermes and celebrity jeweler and shoe designer Pierre Hardy is bound to turn heads. This bag may be tiny (it can store only cash/ credit cards), but the 1160 encrusted diamonds explain its sky-high price point. The bag’s size has also earned it the nickname “bag-bracelet” as its handle perfectly fits around the wrist, making it a two-in-one stylish piece. The texture is designed to imitate crocodile leather and is made entirely out of rose gold. The bag took over two years to make, with only 12 of them ever designed, which makes it all the more exclusive and rare.
- Hermes Birkin by Ginza Tanaka- $1.4 million
This limited edition Hermes Birkin is exclusively designed by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka and is priced at a staggering $1.4 million. Crafted entirely out of pure platinum and encrusted with 2000 diamonds on its body, this Hermes Berkin is one of a kind and is arguably the most gorgeous bag on this list. It is also multi-functional, as a diamond crafted handle can be taken off to carry the bag as a clutch. It also features a gorgeous 8-carat pear-shaped centerpiece that dazzles with every head turn. The center diamond can also be detached and worn as a brooch for a tip-to-toe luxurious look.
- Hermes Chaine D'ancre Bag- $1.4 million
With three luxury bags making it to the top 4 most expensive bags in the world, it is clear that fashion house Hermes is all about lush. The Chaine d’Ancre Bag is yet another Hermes edition to the extravagant handbag world, priced at $1.4 million. The bag has an extremely unique craft, with crisscrossing anchor-shaped links making this bag true to its name. Incredibly intricate in design, the chains are encrusted with over 1100 diamonds. Also the result of a collaboration with Pierre Hardy, this bag was revealed as part of the Hermes Haute Bijouterie collection, and there are only three pieces ever made.
- Cleopatra Clutch- $400,000
An absolute fan favorite, the famous Cleopatra clutch is an exclusive line, with one bag released each year with a unique style and design. Designed by a group of artisans in Northern Italy, the bag is adorned with pink and blue diamonds and other rare gems that explain the high price point. The Cleopatra Clutch is revered for its detailing and the intricacy of the craftwork, with perfectly-cut gems that make it a dazzling accessory unlike any other.
To date, the most expensive Cleopatra Clutch is owned by Chinese actress and fashion icon Li Bingbing. The 40 karat bag is encrusted with 1600 brilliant white diamonds and was specially designed by Lana Marks to match the actress’s outfit. This white American Alligator bag is also incredibly rare and personalized, with Li Bingbing’s name embellished across the top in breathtaking pink diamond and pink gold.
This concludes our list of the top five most expensive handbags around the globe. From crocodile patterns to pink gold, blue diamonds, and beyond, these gorgeous handbags are the definition of lavish and lush!
For the ultra-rich, handbags are not only a symbol of their supreme wealth, but the ever-increasing value of rare and unique bags make them a worthy investment.
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