6 Most Expensive Things in The World
We are not certain whether you believe money is the root of all evil or not.
But it seems to be the root of expensive things, such as in the cases mentioned below. Below, you will find numrous novelties (including a burger) that raise the standards for the meaning of “overpriced”. Keep in mind that this list also features items that were either sold or auctioned.
Most Expensive Car – 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
Sold by Bonhams, an auction house, this classic vehicle was designed to contest in the 1963 FIA World GT Championships. The 250 GTOs won that year which comes as no surprise. It then went on to be sold for an unbelievable price of more than $38 million.
Most Expensive Watch – Breguet Grande Complication Marie-Antoinette
People would probably be reluctant to wear this outside. This is the type of watch one places in their study or within a glass-enclosed display and stares at it. The story behind this watch is that it was apparently commissioned by an alleged lover of Marie Antoinette, the French queen.
The work on this watch began in 1782 by Abraham-Louis Breguet and it wasn’t until 1827 that it was finally completed by his son, 4 years after his death. Now that is true dedication. This watch is priced at $30 million. A plot of land can be bought with this watch.
Most Expensive Chess Set – Jewel Royale Chess Set
Anybody playing chess using this set might be far too distracted by its gorgeous and intricate design to even make their first move. This magnificent chess set was created in Great Britain and commissioned by the Royale Jewel Company. And how much do you have to pay before you begin planning your strategies on this set? $9.8 million.
Mathematically, that’s $612,500 per piece. Make sure your every move counts (no pun intended).
Most Expensive Feather – Huia Bird’s Plume
This actually happened. A single plume from the huia bird, considered extinct since 1907, sold at an auction for $6800. We are thinking it wasn’t dipped in ink and used for writing.
Most Expensive Domain Name – Insurance.com
You know how a lot of people are happy finding a domain name for the $0.99 price tag. Not for these guys. Apparently the domain name Insurance.com was sold for $35.6 million in 2010. We hope they have really good salespeople to cover that cost.
Most Expensive Jeans – Secret Circus
Imagine putting this pair of jeans into the wash. Wondering why? Well, it costs $1.3 million. These jeans, created by Secret Circus, features a design at the back embellished with real diamonds.
Do you have more expensive things to share with us? Let us know in the comments below!
