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Most Expensive Homes on the Market

November 18, 2010

Selling a Most Expensive home can take awhile and, especially in this day and age, may end up disappointing the seller. Dunnellen Hall, for instance, was originally listed at $125 million, but is now being offered for less than half that. With that in mind, we present these—the most expensive homes on the market. Versailles [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Diamonds

November 17, 2010

Carat for carat, rubies and emeralds generally outprice the common diamond. Certain rare specimens of diamond, however, will eclipse even the priciest examples of those other gemstones. While some priceless gems exist, such as the world famous Hope Diamond, these are the most expensive diamonds ever sold. The Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond – $23.4 million The Wittelsbach-Graff [...]

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Most Expensive Whiskies (and Whiskeys)

November 16, 2010

In its original form, the word “whisky” meant “water of life.” I’m sure some of you readers out there will agree with that sentiment. Luckily for you, there’s quite a variety of different whiskies (or “whiskeys,” if we’re talking about American or Irish liquors). Check out the most expensive whiskies in these popular varieties. The [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Scotch Whiskies

November 16, 2010

Scotch whisky is produced and aged, as the name suggest, in Scotland. By law, Scotch must be made from malted grain, must be matured in oak casks for at least three years and must have an alcoholic strength of less than 94.8% by volume. The age statement on a bottle of Scotch is determined by [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suites

November 10, 2010

The most important element of a vacation, aside from the destination, is the hotel where you spend your downtime. If you’re going to take a true luxury vacation, of course, it won’t do to have anything less than one of the most expensive hotel suites in the world. Grand Resort Lagonissi in Athens, Greece – [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Toilet Brush Holder

November 9, 2010

Look, you may have a Toto Neorest 600 or a “Dagobert” Toilet Throne, but that amounts to absolutely nothing if you’re leaving the cleaning brush in some piece of plastic garbage you got from your local department store. That’s why a Spanish company called Windisch has created the most expensive toilet brush holder in the [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Beers

November 8, 2010

Beer is one of the oldest drinks known to man—and one of this writer’s favorites. While many people enjoy drinking light and less expensive beer, there are still some beer connoisseurs out there. If you don’t believe it, then check out the proof–the world’s most expensive beers. Tutankhamun Ale – $52 per bottle This expensive [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Business Jets

November 2, 2010

The Gulfstream G650 is currently the most expensive business jet in the world but, if Canadian aviation company Bombardier has its way, that jet will soon hold only third place. Gulfstream G650 – $58.5 million The G650 carries a crew of four and up to eight passengers up to 7,000 nautical miles at a long-range [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Star Wars Memorabilia

October 27, 2010

Since the original release of the franchise’s first movie in 1977, Star Wars has become one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time. Six movies, hundreds of novels and comics, video games, a pair of tabletop role-playing game lines and thousands of toys—there’s no end to the products an avid Star Wars fan [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Saucepan

October 26, 2010

Just when you thought you had everything you needed for your ultimate luxury kitchen, somebody comes along with some new kitchen necessity made with the utmost quality, the finest materials or the latest technology. This time, it’s the most expensive saucepan in the world. This sumptuous saucepan was unveiled at the Millionaire Fair, where Russia’s [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Toilets

October 25, 2010

If someone were to say, “I just bought a Toto,” you might think they’d purchased a little black Terrier and named it after the Wizard of Oz costar. They could, on the other hand, be the proud owner of a luxurious new commode. That technological marvel is just the first on our list of the [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Baby Cribs

October 21, 2010

It’s never too early to get your child started on a life of luxury and pampered living, so why not buy a luxurious crib? Whether you’re more concerned with the aesthetic quality of the crib or the technology that reduces your stress, check below for some of the most expensive cribs in the world. Intellicot [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Kitchen Range

October 20, 2010

If you want to get the most out of your kitchen range, and aren’t afraid to spend a lot of money, La Cornue’s Grand Palais 180 is the range for you. It’s the most expensive kitchen range in the world and it has the features to justify the cost. The range features an electric and [...]

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World’s Most Expensive iPhones

October 14, 2010

While Apple’s iPhone is already something of a luxury device, there are clearly some who believe it just isn’t flashy enough. Luckily for them (and those of us who write about such things), luxury designers have created these—the most expensive iPhones in the world. Goldstriker iPhone 4G Diamond Edition – $19,460 Stuart Hughes of Goldstriker [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Halloween Costumes

October 13, 2010

Some people see Halloween as a day to do something really spectacular. These are the people whose parties have everything from spooky ambient sounds to animatronic monsters. Of course, the right costume is an important part of the mix, and one could hardly go wrong with one of the most expensive costumes in the world. [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Refrigerators

October 12, 2010

Putting together a decent kitchen can be pretty expensive. Putting together an exceptional kitchen, however, will cost you more than just an arm and a leg. Check out the most expensive refrigerators in the world and see for yourself. Northland 72″ side-by-side custom refrigerator $11,000 Northland, a 100-year-old provider of custom refrigerators, has really outdone [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Cell Phones

October 11, 2010

Most people enjoy having a quality cell phone, but they also recognize that cellular phones are a consumable good and will have to be replaced within in a few years. For this reason, people often do not purchase the most expensive cell phone when they purchase their mobile. Some, though, must have a costly mobile [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Wardrobe

October 7, 2010

What would you expect to find in the most expensive wardrobe in the world? Tailored suits are obvious, as are silk ties and shoes made with fine leather. Frosdick of London has outdone this fantasy, however, as their “Million-Dollar Dandy” package comes with all those fineries and a bespoke automobile. The wardrobe will be crafted [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Wood Flooring

October 5, 2010

Hardwood floors are not only affordable, they’re also easier to maintain and promote healthier indoor air than other flooring materials. If affordability isn’t an issue, though, maybe you should consider the most expensive wood flooring in the world. Macassar ebony, also known as Calamander wood, comes from India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and South East Asia. [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Hats

September 29, 2010

Chapeau d’Amour Modeled by actress Alicia Witt at Christie’s in London, “Chapeau d’Amour”—the “hat of love”—was created by celebrity couture designer Louis Mariette. Made of woven platinum and covered in stunning diamonds, the hat was inspired by ivy and bluebells. The hat is valued at $2.7 million, making it the most expensive hat in the [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Kitchen Faucet

September 28, 2010

Julia bridge faucet with nickel finish. If you’re renovating your kitchen and you need a faucet that really accentuates the posh fixtures you’ve installed, you could hardly go wrong with the most expensive kitchen faucet in the world. The Julia collection by Waterworks, an 85-year-old plumbing supply company based in Danbury, Connecticut, is a decorative [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Macaroons

September 27, 2010

In the US, we usually think of macaroons as a kind of coconut meringue cookie. In fact, macaroons can also be made from many kinds of nut, although almond is the most common nut to use. Pastry Chef Piere Herme is the latest of four generations of pastry and bakery chefs, and began his career [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Floor Tiles

September 24, 2010

If you’re remodeling your mansion and want your floor to have all the elegance of a royal palace, it would be hard to think of a tile more suitable than Pietra Firma’s LuxTouch, the most expensive tile in the world. Pietra Firma takes floor tiling to new heights with this black marble creation. Each tile [...]

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World’s Most Expensive MP3 Players

September 23, 2010

MP3 players have taken the world by storm since Apple released their original 5 GB iPod in 2001. The iPod wasn’t the first MP3 player, though. The first of the modern successors to portable tape and CD players was produced in 1997 by SaeHan Information Systems. Their MPMan, later licensed to Eiger Labs for distribution [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Countertop Surface

September 15, 2010

Sure a marble or granite countertop is an attractive way to spruce up your kitchen, but is it the most luxurious? Typical stone surfaces range from $50 to $100 per square foot, so refacing your entire kitchen in stone can be quite costly. For a truly posh countertop, however, only one stone will do—enameled lava, [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suites

World’s Most Expensive Toilet Brush Holder

World’s Most Expensive Beers

World’s Most Expensive Business Jets

World’s Most Expensive Star Wars Memorabilia

World’s Most Expensive Saucepan

World’s Most Expensive Toilets

World’s Most Expensive Baby Cribs

World’s Most Expensive Kitchen Range

World’s Most Expensive iPhones

World’s Most Expensive Halloween Costumes

World’s Most Expensive Refrigerators

World’s Most Expensive Cell Phones

World’s Most Expensive Wardrobe

World’s Most Expensive Wood Flooring

World’s Most Expensive Hats

World’s Most Expensive Kitchen Faucet

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