$350,000 For World’s Most Expensive Abaya

$350,000 For World’s Most Expensive Abaya

The Abaya, a traditional Islamic outfit for females, gets the “world’s most expensive” treatment on the hands of British designer Bruce Oldfield, a favorite of the late Princess Diana.
“This is the world’s first red carpet abaya,” said the designer of the abaya which is, “only for princesses, my dear.”


The hefty £175,000 ($350,000) price tag is the result of 359.7 grams of white gold and 4,668 individual diamonds. The diamonds, with a total weight of 85.13 carats, were supplied by Harriet Crosley of Crosley Diamonds.


A portion of the sales will be donated to a global relief charity, Islamic Relief. The sale was took place during ‘The Saudi Gulf Luxury Trade Fair’ at InterContinental London Park Lane last August 2-3, 2008.


The fair will also offer exclusive pieces by famous designers and brands, such as Harrods, Sotheby’s Realty, Aston Martin, Mathaf Gallery, Kashket & Partners, Asus, Louise Mariette Hat Couture, Soane, Donna Karan, James Purdey & Son, HSBC Premier, and Conduit Capital Liquid Funds.


The lady in picture, sashaying in this bejeweled abaya, is none other then the renowned electronic violinist and former model Linzi Stoppard.via

Diamond Draped Licca–Chan Doll

Diamond Draped Licca–Chan Doll

Which doll do you want to buy, a Barbie doll or a diamond draped Licca–Chan doll?


Licca–Chan is not the best looking doll in the world, but for $923,000 you would expect it to be. Maybe for a million?


This is specially produced doll from Tomy Toys called “Licca–chan” comes clad in a tiara and gown studded with 881 diamonds, a total of 51.4 karat. It was made to be part of an exhibition called “Girlish Culture”.


It looks like they have concentrated value by heavily loading Licca–chan with bling; how else could you justify the near $1 million price tag? I guess the old technique of slapping diamonds on something to make it expensive still works.via