They say that the best gift is a smile– those people obviously couldn’t afford a private jet. When it comes to buying gifts, if you’ve got the cash, why be afraid to use it– especially when you’re using your money to purchase a gift for your loved one.
Here’s a list of 10 of the most luxurious gifts you can give for birthdays, holidays or “just because”:
Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewelry Collection
Elizabeth Taylor was known for her big, gorgeous eyes and love of diamonds. After her death, her beloved jewelry collection was estimated to be worth about 3.5-million dollars. Christie’s, an auction site, ended up selling the collection for close to 9-million dollars. If you ever want to get your hands on any of her collection, you better be ready to fork over some big bucks.
Diamond Encrusted iPhone5
What’s a better gift that an iPhone? That would be the latest iPhone covered in 600 white diamonds. The home button is bedazzled with a 26-carat black diamond. A businessman in Hong Kong has one such diamond iPhone commissioned for the low, low price of $15-million. What a deal! Although a 25k diamond iPhone has been spotted in China, if you’re going to spend the bucks, might as well go big.
Dancing Fountains by WET
Ever leave Las Vegas wishing you had the Bellagio’s dancing fountain in your own backyard? Well, you’re in luck! For a $1-million price tag, you can bring the extravagance of the WET designed fountains into your life. About $10k of the prices goes to providing safe drinking water to developing countries, so you can rest assured that your purchase was more than frivolous.
Goldsmith Jack Row Pen
Don’t you hate it when you’re looking for a writing utensil and you find one without a single diamond in it? Well, now you can fix that problem with a pen encrusted with 0.90-carat diamond sets. The pen is made of white gold, making this the fanciest pen on the market. For $43.5k, you can give the writer in your life a gift they’ll never forget.
Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra
Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell fantasy bra was worn by model Adirana Lima for it’s big reveal on in Oct 2012.
For a sexy gift under $3 million, surprise your loved one with this bra that has over $3k in diamonds, pearls, aquamarines and citrines. You’ll never again have to hear complaints about not having anything nice to wear.
Dolce & Gabbana’s DG2027B Sunglasses
Sunglasses have never been so stylish. The gold frames are sure to make anybody look and feel as important as a movie star. And isn’t that alone worth the $383k?
Heels by Christopher Michael Shellis
A woman’s shoe collection isn’t really quite complete until she owns a pair of diamond-encrusted high heels. The rest of the shoe is made of solid gold. With a pair of these shoes in the closet, your loved one will have the ultimate bragging rights. And that’s the best gift of all.
Zafirro Razor
The man in your life deserves a gift befitting his worth. With this $100k razor, he can treat his face to the shave of a lifetime. Instead of steel blades, the razor uses artificial sapphire for the closest shave ever.
Dream Folly Tent
If there’s somebody in your life who loves to camp, but doesn’t care for the hardship of tent life, you’ve found the gift that’s sure to delight. For $75k, the Neiman Marcus tent has furniture and plenty of space. There’s no better way to enjoy the great outdoors.
Dandy Trunk
Suitcases are so passé. The travel lover in your life will love the many-compartment-trunk which can hold every belonging, plus a designated space for powering and storing mobile phones. It also has an iPad holder and a spot for drinks– all for $35k.
Whether you have the money to burn or not, these gifts are sitting high at the top of the list for the world’s most luxurious gifts. With the right gift box, any one of these gifts is sure to please even the most materialistic person.
Author: Marcela De Vivo is a freelance writer from Los Angeles who is also the founder of Gryffin Media. Her writing covers everything from travel and dining, to healthy eating and cooking, to business marketing and technology.