TOP 10 Most Expensive Things in the World
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Millionaires and billionaires can stretch the budget as far as their interests take these prohibitively expensive items. Some are willing to pay insane amounts for the best or most limited items.
You'd be surprised what some people will pony up to pay for some of life's simplest items. Then again, some aren't so simple. These are the most expensive things in the world. If it's the inspiration you need — we’ve got you covered.
The List of 10 Most Expensive Things in the World
1. Yacht History Supreme - $4.5 Billion
2. Antilia – $2 billion
3. Villa Leopolda – $506 million
4. Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi - USD 450 million
5. ‘The Card Players’ (Painting) – $275 million
6. Garçon à la pipe (Painting) – $104 million
7. Wittelsbach-Graaf diamond: $80 million
8. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO: $70 million
9. Graff Diamonds Hallucination Watch - USD 55 million
10. The World’s Most Expensive Diamond Necklace – $55 million
Which Are The Most Expensive Things in the World?
1. Yacht History Supreme - $4.5 Billion
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The History Supreme is reportedly the most expensive yacht globally, and it is owned by the Malaysian businessman and billionaire Robert Kuok. It is about 100 feet long and is among the sleekest.
However, the reason behind its jaw-dropping cost is the 100,000 kg of gold, platinum, and jewels that it is embedded with. The vessel's interior is equally stunning, and it features an entire wall decorated with T-rex bones in the master suite. The History Supreme is worth almost a mind-blowing $4.5 billion.
2. Antilia – $2 billion
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Owned by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, this 34-storey mammoth of a home is designed to survive an earthquake of magnitude 8.0 and contains 3 helipads along with a parking space enough for 160 cars. Antilia is no ordinary building, for a start, its valued at roughly two billion dollars. It’s no ordinary building though. It is actually a 34 story home which has been constructed to hold up in an earthquake. The home has three separate helipads for air traffic and transportation of the family who lives there as well as accommodating the arrival of very special guests. The garage in the home holds up to 160 cars. So, the owner will be able to invite all of their friends round for a party. Property Investment Project reports that Antilia, which is named after a mythical island is owned by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani.
3. Villa Leopolda – $506 million
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The Villa Leopolda forms part of a sprawling estate is located in Villefranche-sur-Mer. It has been used as a hospital in World War II, and has since been transformed into one of the most beautiful estates on the French Riviera. The villa is thought to be the second most expensive home on this planet, which also served as a WW II hospital. Tell Me Nothing reported that the home has had several notable owners including Gianni and Marella Agnelli, Izaak and Dorothy J. Killam, and, most recently Edmond and Lily Safra.
4. Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi - USD 450 million
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In 2017, Saudi Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan al-Saud bought the Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World) at a Christie's auction for USD 450.3 million. It set the record for the most expensive painting ever sold in a public auction.
5. ‘The Card Players’ (Painting) – $275 million
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This painting is now owned by the Royal family of Al Thani of Qatar, this painting is made by French artist Paul Cezzane sold for $275 million. The painting is just one of the pieces in the rare collection sold for $275 million, and purchased by the Royal Family of Qatar. Vanity Fair reported that the purchase of the artwork was a bid in Qatar’s effort to become an international intellectual hub.
6. Garçon à la pipe (Painting) – $104 million
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Made by the genius Pablo Picasso in 1905, the painting is that of Parisian boy holding a pipe. Picasso painted Garçon a la pipe in 1905 when he was just 24 years old. It is said to be one of the most important early works by the artist ever to appear on the market, and was previously the star item in the art collection of the late Mr and Mrs John Hay Whitney. Revolve reported that many art critics were disgruntled by the painting’s high sale price which they felt was much more to do with the artist’s name than with the merit or historical importance of the painting.
7. Wittelsbach-Graaf diamond: $80 million
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Found in India during the 17th century, this deep-blue diamond was first owned by Spain’s King Philip IV and changed hands many times over the ages. In 2008, Christie’s London auctioned the 35.36-carat diamond. Graff Diamonds’ Laurence Graff won at $24,311,191. Unhappy with the stone’s “25 flaws and numerous chips and scratches, a result of its multiple setting changes over the past 360+ years,” he recut it into a 31.06-carat diamond.
8. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO: $70 million
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In 2018, the vintage Italian sports car broke a record when Chicago’s David MacNeil, the founder/CEO of WeatherTech, bought it for $70 million. As CNN explains, “It’s extremely rare for an owner to part with one at any price” because only 39 were built by Ferrari between 1962 and 1964.
At the time of MacNeil’s purchase, the auction chairman James Knight said, “The Ferrari 250 GTO is the motoring market’s equivalent of Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers.'” Who else owns this legendary vehicle? Ralph Lauren, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and British billionaire Lord Anthony Bamford.
9. Graff Diamonds Hallucination Watch - USD 55 million
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Completed in 2014, the Hallucination watch by London-based Graff Diamonds took “several thousand hours of work” and 110 carats to create, reports Money Inc. “A sculptural masterpiece,” the platinum quartz watch is encrusted in yellow, pink, blue, gray, and orange diamonds in different cuts.
10. The World’s Most Expensive Diamond Necklace – $55 million
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The necklace which is valued at $55 million is officially named L’Incomparable Diamond Necklace. It is made up of a near flawless 407.48 carat white diamond suspended from a rose gold setting that is studded with 90 white diamonds weighing nearly 230 carats. The spectacular diamond which acts as the centerpiece of the necklace was first discovered in the Congo by a girl in the Congo over three decades ago. Reuters reported that the necklace reflects Asia’s growing appetite for precious gems and expensive baubles.
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