08.09.2014
A list of the 18 most expensive substances in the world, which may be very useful to you. Suddenly, a pack of graphene falls out of someone’s pocket, and you won’t even know what it is. And most importantly - how much it costs.
Let's start, strange as it may sound, with the cheapest substance on this list - gold.
18. Gold - $56 per gram.
Gold has long been considered the most expensive thing on Earth. But its main value was that it could serve as a universal currency, liquid almost throughout the world.
In addition to its traditional use in the jewelry industry, gold can be used as an electrical conductor and to prevent corrosion. Gold is a very heavy metal: the density of pure gold is 19,621 kg/m? (a ball of pure gold with a diameter of 46 mm has a mass of 1 kg).
Among metals it ranks sixth in density: after osmium, iridium, rhenium, platinum and plutonium. The high density of gold makes it easier to mine. The simplest technological processes, such as washing at sluices, can provide a very high degree of gold recovery from the washed rock.
17. Rhodium - about $58 per gram.
Rhodium is used primarily in catalytic converters to reduce vehicle carbon emissions. This metal does not play any biological role.
Rhodium compounds are quite rare in everyday life and their effects on the human body have not been fully studied. Despite this, they are highly toxic and carcinogenic substances. Rhodium salts can strongly stain human skin.
16. Platinum - about $60 per gram.
Platinum and its alloys are widely used in jewelry production. Every year the global jewelry industry consumes about 50 tons of platinum. Currently, about 10 million platinum products with a total weight of about 25 tons are sold annually in China.
Russian demand for jewelry platinum is 0.1% of the world level. Platinum, gold and silver are the main metals that perform a monetary function. However, platinum began to be used for making coins several thousand years later than gold and silver.
The world's first platinum coins were issued and circulated in the Russian Empire from 1828 to 1845. The largest platinum nugget currently existing is the “Ural Giant” weighing 7 kg 860.5 g. It was discovered in 1904 at the Isovsky mine. Nowadays it is kept in the Diamond Fund of the Moscow Kremlin.
15. Methamphetamine - $100 per gram.
Methamphetamine hydrochloride was produced in the USSR until the 1970s in the form of 3 mg tablets called Pervitin.
Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant with extremely high additive potential, and therefore has become widely used as a drug.
There are known cases of smoking crystals of methamphetamine hydrochloride (“ice”, “ice”, “glass”), which for this purpose are sometimes specially prepared in the form of large crystals (rather than fine powder). This is the most additive application method.
When properly individualized, methamphetamine reduces feelings of fatigue, induces energy, increases mental and physical performance, reduces the need for sleep (allowing for round-the-clock work, which low-wage workers in Asia often do) and suppresses appetite.
14. Rhino horn - $110 per gram.
The horn is prized in Vietnam for its supposed ability to cure cancer. Its medicinal uses also include the treatment of fevers and other illnesses.
If a rhinoceros's horn is cut off or damaged, the animal will most likely not survive, but in young animals it can grow back. No one knows what its real function is, although females whose horns have been removed for some reason completely stop looking after their offspring.
Rhinos are endangered, primarily due to the huge demand for their horns. African rhinoceros horn is also highly prized in the Middle East, especially Yemen, both for medicinal reasons and for making the handles of traditional daggers. Since 1970, 67,050 kg of rhinoceros horn have been imported into Yemen. With an average weight of 3kg per horn, this means that 22,350 rhinos were killed.
13. Heroin – $131 per gram
High-quality heroin can cost up to $130 per gram. This opiate is injected intravenously, snorted and smoked to alter consciousness.
According to data presented in a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at the end of 2009, Russia ranked first in the world in the amount of heroin consumed. On average, about 80 tons of the drug are consumed in the country per year, which is 20% of the amount of heroin consumed in the world. Physico-chemical properties: Pure substance - white crystalline powder. The unrefined product is a bitterish, grayish-brown powder in the form of small crystals with an unpleasant odor.
12. Cocaine – $215 per gram
Cocaine is a methyl ester of benzoylecgonine, a tropane alkaloid, which has a local anesthetic and narcotic effect.
Along with other alkaloids, it is found in plants of the genus Erythroxylum, in particular: Cocaine bush (Erythroxylum coca), Erythroxylum laetevirens, etc. Cocaine is the second, after opiates, “problem drug”, a narcotic substance, the abuse of which represents a significant socio-economic problem .
Currently, cocaine is the most common drug of choice.
The popularity of this narcotic substance is due to its stimulating effect, improving mood and increasing performance. Cocaine itself does not have a distinct taste or smell; its organoleptic properties are provided by the impurities present in the mixture.
Worldwide cocaine consumption is estimated by experts at approximately 750 tons per year, with approximately a third of this volume occurring in the United States, which is the largest consumer of this drug.
11. LSD – $3,000 gram
In crystalline form it costs about $3,000 per gram. A psychoactive substance in Russia is legally classified as a drug.
Like most similar surfactants, LSD does not cause physical dependence. LSD is sensitive to oxygen, ultraviolet light and chlorine (if in solution), but can be stored in darkness, low humidity and low temperature for many years.
In its pure form, LSD is colorless, odorless and slightly bitter in taste. It is usually consumed orally, for example, using a small piece of paper (“stamp”) soaked in a solution of the substance, or a piece of sugar, or in the form of gelatin.
In liquid form, LSD can be taken in the form of drops (hence the English expression “drop the acid”) or administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection.
10. Plutonium – $4,000
Plutonium is a heavy basic chemical element that owes its origin to the “Big Bang” of the Universe.
A heavy, brittle radioactive metal of a silvery-white color. In the periodic table it is located in the actinide family. Widely used in the production of nuclear weapons, nuclear fuel for civil and research nuclear reactors, and as a source of energy for spacecraft.
Plutonium was very often used in nuclear bombs. A historical fact is the dropping of a nuclear bomb on Nagasaki in 1945 by the United States. The bomb dropped on this city contained 6.2 kg of plutonium. The power of the explosion was 21 kilotons.
9. Painite – $9,000
Painite is a representative of rare minerals. For many years, only three of its crystals existed.
Until 2005, about 25 crystals had been found, most of the rocks were discovered in Burma. Initially, many of the known painite crystals were in private collections, and the remainder were divided between the British Museum of Natural History, the Hemological Institute of America, the California Institute of Technology and the Gem Research Laboratory in Lucerne (Switzerland). Listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the rarest mineral in the world.
8. Taffeite – $20,000
This mineral exists in several colors - from gray-violet to lilac; colorless specimens have even been found. It is a million times less often found than diamonds. That's why little has been heard about him.
7. Tritium – $30,000
Industrial tritium is obtained by irradiating lithium-6 with neutrons in nuclear reactors according to the following reaction: It is used in military and civilian devices (illuminated compasses, lenses for reading maps in the dark), sighting devices, watches, key fobs, emergency inscriptions such as “exit”.
6. Diamonds – $55,000 per gram
Diamonds are the third most expensive substance in the world. Diamonds require specific conditions to form, so on earth they can be found in the lithosphere and on meteorites that fall to the ground. Despite the abundance of diamonds, people continue to value it as a rare and expensive mineral.
5. California 252 – 60 thousand dollars per gram
It was obtained artificially in 1950 by Seaborg's group at the University of California at Berkeley. The first solid compounds of californium - 249Cf2O3 and 249CfOCl - were obtained in 1958. The isotope 252Cf found the greatest use. It is used as a powerful source of neutrons in neutron activation analysis and in radiation therapy of tumors. In addition, the 252Cf isotope is used in experiments to study spontaneous nuclear fission.
4. Americium - $140,000 per gram
Another transplutonium metal, with a very long half-life, which can reach up to 8,000 years.
Don't be afraid, americium-241 is most often used in production. It takes 450 years to decay, although we understand that this does not make it any easier for you. But this metal is extremely useful - equipment with americium-241 is also used to remove electrostatic charges from plastics, synthetic films and paper. It is also found inside some smoke detectors (~0.26 micrograms per detector).
3. Regolith (lunar soil) - $442,500 (for 0.6 g)
Regolith is what covers the surface of not only the Moon, but also all atmosphereless planets.
Let's say, the same Mars. But the Moon is the closest planet to us, to which, theoretically, we can fly, and we can send lunar rovers there every week. What does regolith consist of? Nothing remarkable: Ilmenite, Olivine, Anorthite, Pyroxene - all this can be found on Earth.
However, in 1993, at Sotheby’s auction, three “moon pebbles” with a total weight of 0.6 grams, brought to our planet by a Soviet research shuttle, were sold for $442,500. Why so expensive? So from the moon!
2. Graphene - $100 million (per sq. cm)
So you have to measure in centimeters. What it is? A two-dimensional allotropic modification of carbon, millions of times thinner than the thinnest human hair, making it difficult to look at.
Why the hell is it needed? They say that a ballistic transistor can be assembled based on graphene, used in supercapacitors to obtain rechargeable current sources and in the production of LEDs. Novoselov recently told and showed in pictures how you can get graphene at home, so if you want to get rich quickly, look for instructions on the Internet.
1. Antimatter – $62.5 trillion per gram
The most expensive substance, worth $62.5 trillion, is antimatter or antimatter. In fact, its price is incalculable. When it encounters ordinary matter, it explodes, turning into light, so it is practically impossible to preserve it in anything.
However, during the experiment, scientists created antiprotons at the CERN accelerator and locked them in a vacuum chamber. At the same time, positrons were created using radioactive material and placed in another chamber. By combining them, antihydrogen was created.
1 ton of antimatter per year would cover the energy needs of the entire planet. One gram of antihydrogen produced using today's methods costs $62.5 trillion.
, .Think about which goods are the most expensive in the modern world? Gold? Diamonds? Heroin? Congratulations, you are right! But these are only three of the most expensive things on the planet. You will find much more of them in our issue. These objects and substances are used in medicine, the food industry, restoration and design. And some of them have not only a decent price tag, but also an equally decent history. So let's see.
1. White truffles: $5 per gram or $2,000 per half kilo.
White truffles are a seasonal delicacy of mushrooms that can be used in almost any dish (of course!). They are also added to oil. The high cost of these mushrooms is due to the specific conditions for their growth, the method of their collection, storage and, of course, their refined taste and aroma.
2. Saffron: $11.13 per gram or $5,040 per half kilo.
Saffron is an orange spice and food coloring obtained from the dried stigmas of saffron flowers. People have used saffron for centuries as a seasoning and also as a traditional medicine. To get 1 gram of this spice, you need to process at least 150 flowers.
3. Iranian beluga caviar: $35 per gram or $1,000 for 28 g.
And this is 16,000 dollars for 450 g!!! The most expensive caviar in the world is not black. And not even the rare gray one. The most expensive of all is almas, the caviar of a hundred-year-old albino beluga sturgeon that lives in the Caspian Sea. This delicacy is usually eaten in small portions, spread on crackers or bread.
4. Gold: $38.81 per gram.
Gold has been used in the production of jewelry for centuries. This soft, non-reactive metal is also used for electrical conductivity and corrosion control. Also present in food and cosmetic products.
5. Rhodium: $45 per gram or $1,270 for 28 grams.
Rhodium (here in cube form) is often used in three-way catalytic converters, which reduce carbon emissions in cars.
6. Platinum: $48/gram, $1,365/28g.
In addition to music discs, platinum is also used in jewelry, as a catalyst in various experiments and scientific processes, and as an ingredient in some anti-cancer drugs.
7. Rhino Horn: $55 per gram or $25,000 for 450g.
Yes, humans are cruel and terrible, and this is one of the reasons why rhinoceroses are on the list of endangered animals. It's all about rumors that rhino horn can cure cancer. Guys, maybe it's not worth killing these beautiful animals because unconfirmed rumors?
8. Creme de la Mer: $70 per gram or $2,000 for 30 g.
Advocates insist the price tag is worth it because the cream claims to reverse the aging process thanks to fermented algae. This cream was originally invented by NASA physicists to treat burns. You have to accept your fate, people: we will all grow old sooner or later.
9. Heroin: “high quality” can cost up to $110 per gram.
Of course, calling heroin "high quality" is an oxymoron considering how many lives it has claimed, but unfortunately the drug remains popular. Heroin can be smoked, snorted, or injected into a vein to produce a feeling of euphoria. It can also lead to convulsions, coma and death.
10. Methamphetamine: $120 per gram.
Another “euphoric” drug - even stronger and more popular. "Cooks" usually produce it from ordinary ingredients in ordinary "laboratories". No wonder even Walter White is hooked on it.
11. Crack cocaine: up to $600 per gram.
Crack is a very strong and dangerous drug made from cocaine that sells for serious money.
12. LSD: in crystal form - up to $3,000 per gram.
Also known as "acid". Timothy Leary and the hippie movement of the 60s popularized this drug, which causes hallucinations.
13. Plutonium: about $4,000 per gram.
There are several types of radioactive plutonium with half-lives ranging from 88 years to 80 million years. Plutonium is used in nuclear energy and the space industry. And also in the production of nuclear weapons.
14. Taaffeite: $2,500 to $20,000 per carat (1 carat = 0.2 grams).
The color of this stone ranges from an exquisite pale pink to a rich lilac. Taaffeite is a million times rarer than diamonds, and is mined mainly on the floodplains of Sri Lanka. It is a little soft for a gemstone, but is used exclusively in jewelry production.
15. Tritium: $30,000 per gram.
Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen used in illuminated signs that can be found in almost any public place. In the USA, for example, there are about 2 million exit signs.
16. Diamond: $13,000 per carat, $65,000 per gram.
Diamonds are the first and most popular choice for an engagement ring stone. Also, rough diamonds (diamonds) are famous for their incredible hardness, which is why they are used in cutting and grinding tools.
17. Painite: $300,000 - $600,000 per carat.
Experts believe that painite is the rarest mineral on the planet. It has a pink or brown tint, but gives off reflections when viewed from different angles. Named after Arthur S.D. Payne, who found it in northern Myanmar in the 1950s.
18. California-252: $27 million per gram.
This isotope of californium is used when naming other substances. Using a process called neutron activation, he can find gold or silver ore. In neutron moisture meters, it can detect oil and water levels in a well.
19. Antimatter: $100 trillion per gram.
So, okay, this is kind of hypothetical, because we still have to “tweak” antimatter to our own needs. Its main advantage is that it can serve as fuel for long space flights.
The most expensive things in the world - photos and prices
The most expensive pistol in the world.
George Washington's cavalry pistols.
Price: $1,986,000
The record in this case belongs to a pair of flint pistols sold at Christie's. The pistols, made in 1775 by Jacob Walster in Saarbrücken, belonged to George Washington, who received them as a token of gratitude from Marquis de Lafayette. In 2002, the Richard Mellon Foundation paid almost two million US dollars for them at Christie’s auction.
They are considered by many to be the most important weapon in American history and a symbol of the Revolution. The pistols can now be viewed at the Pennsylvania Museum. One of the owners of the pistols was the seventh President of the United States, Jackson.
The most expensive private jet in the world.
Airbus 380, owner - Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Adel Aziz Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family.
Price: $500,000,000
The Airbus A380 is a commercial airliner, but Saudi investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal purchased it for his personal use in 2012 for $300 million, making it the most expensive private jet purchase in history. Another 200 million was spent on remodeling the interior to suit the taste of the prince.
The interior of this double-decker Airbus includes two garages for Rolls-Royce cars, stables for camels and horses, a prayer room and a room for hunting hawks. Surprisingly, the prayer room is always turned towards Mecca, which is ensured by a special mechanism.
The most expensive private house.
Mansion - skyscraper Antilla Mumbai
Price: according to various estimates, $700,000,000 - $1,000,000,000.
The Antilla Mumbai mansion belongs to the richest man in India - Mukesh Ambani, the head of a giant Indian petrochemical company.
The largest privately owned house is named after the mythical island of Antilia in the Atlantic Ocean, near Spain. It was built in the Indian city of Mumbai.
The structure is a mixture of styles and architectural elements, combined sequentially, but without repetition, in strict accordance with the traditions of Vaastu (the Indian equivalent of feng shui).
The height of Antilia, despite 27 floors, corresponds to 60 standard floors. The building is designed to withstand earthquakes up to 8 on the Richter scale. 9 elevators transport people to all 27 floors. 6 floors of the mansion are used to park 168 cars from the billionaire's private collection. The 7th floor is occupied by a private car service. On the 8th floor of the largest privately owned building there is a small theater with 50 seats. 4 floors are dedicated to outdoor gardens, spa, swimming pools, yoga studio and ballroom.
On one of the floors there is an “Ice Room”, where you can hide from the scorching sun and even “turn on the snow” - a special installation creates the effect of gusts of wind filled with snow flakes.
3 helipads were built on the roof.
The most expensive substance in the world.
California 252 (Cf).
Price: $27,000,000 per gram.
Californium, which is almost never found in nature (no more than 5 grams exist in the world), can be synthesized only in two places: at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (USA) and the Atomic Reactor Research Institute (Russia). Californium-252 was first produced artificially in 1950 at the University of California at Berkeley.
Due to the emission of a powerful neutron flux, Californian is used in neutron radiography, in geological exploration and mining, in the steel, chemical, oil refining, coal mining industries, in nuclear energy and aerospace engineering.
It is also used to diagnose cancer. Californian is used for the production of nuclear weapons components (low-power nuclear and thermonuclear charges).
Californium is considered the fuel of the future.
The most expensive furniture in the world.
The most expensive piece of furniture on the planet is The Badminton Cabinet is a historic 18th century cabinet office.
Price: $37 million.
In 1720-1732 Thirty cabinetmakers worked on the cabinet (height 386 cm and width 233 cm). To decorate it, they used ebony, gilded bronze and semi-precious stones (lapis lazuli, agate, amethyst, red and green Sicilian jasper, chalcedony). The drawers and doors are decorated with grotesques, figures of lions and satyrs, and figurines of the four seasons in gilded bronze, representing the emblems of the House of Beaufort. The cabinet has space for a clock with lily numerals.
For many centuries, this jewel adorned Badminton House, the residence of the Dukes of Beaufort, located in the village of the same name in Gloucestershire in England.
In 2004, at a London Christie auction, Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein purchased this miniature cabinet for $37 million (27.5 million euros).
Since March 2005, the Badminton Cabinet has been on display at the Liechtenstein Museum.
The most expensive champagne in the world.
Champagne Taste of Diamonds.
Price: $1,867,000.
British luxury designer Alexander Amosu created the world's most expensive champagne called Taste of Diamonds (Goût de Diamants Brut Diamond). The cost of diamond champagne is $1.827 million. Champagne itself is of course very expensive, but the lion's share of the cost is the exclusive design using expensive materials.
Alexander uses mainly diamonds and gold - these, as he admitted in an interview, are his favorite materials. The champagne bottle is designed in an elegant black color with the company's logo located on the front of the bottle, and is handcrafted from 18 carat white gold weighing approximately 48 grams.
At the request of the client, you can engrave your name, family coat of arms or company logo on the bottle.
The most expensive champagne in the world has the unique light taste of Chardonnay combined with floral and creamy notes.
The most expensive edged weapon in the world.
Bao-Teng saber from the 18th century.
Price: $7.7 million
The beautiful sword and scabbard sold twice in 2006 for $5.93 million and two years later for $7.7 million.
This weapon dates back to the era of the Qianlong Emperor. The S-shaped saber with a jade hilt is decorated with floral designs and is made of steel, gold and copper. On one side of the saber is depicted Bao Teng, the hero of poetic works. The blade itself was made in the imperial palace. A total of 90 such sabers were produced over 47 years.
The most expensive banknote.
The most expensive banknote Grand Watermelon (Grand Watermelon) was issued in 1890 in the USA and had a face value of $1000.
Price: $3,290,000
The Grand Watermelon note was sold in January 2014 at an auction in Orlando by one collector to another for $3.29 million.
There are only 2 copies of this banknote. The banknote received its nickname for the lines on the numbers that resembled a watermelon. The bill depicts George Gordon Meade, a hero of the American Civil War between the north and south.
The most expensive sculpture in the world.
Alberto Giacometti "The Pointing Man".
Price: $141,300,000
The Pointing Man, created by Swiss master Alberto Giacometti in 1947, has become the most expensive sculpture in the world. In 2015, a 180-centimeter bronze statue was sold for $141 million. A kind of record price was set at Christie’s auction in New York.
The sculptor began depicting thin, highly elongated figures of people, symbolizing loneliness and the precariousness of existence, after the Second World War. Alberto Giacometti created this statue in a few hours.
It looks like the world has completely gone crazy: it’s simply hard to understand how anyone can pay so much money for this “work of art”!
The most expensive pocket watch in the world.
Henry Graves Supercomplication Watch .
Price: $24,000,000.
The chronometer was manufactured by the Swiss company Patek Philippe in 1932, commissioned by New York banker Henry Graves. It took eight years to create the watch.
The last owner of these items was the Qatari art collector Sauda bin Mohammed Al. Two days after his death, the watch was sold at auction. During his lifetime, he owed Sotheby's a large sum of money, which was covered by the sale of the watch.
The gold Henry Graves Supercomplication weighs 500 grams and is made up of 920 parts with an 18-karat gold case and silver-plated dial. The chronometer has 24 different mechanisms, including a calendar, a moon phase indicator, a chronograph with accuracy down to hundredths of a second, and other functions.
The Henry Graves Supercomplication has been considered the most complicated watch for 56 long years. But everything comes to an end, and with the help of computer technology, watches with more advanced functions were created.
The most expensive book in the world.
Manuscript of Leonardo da Vinci: Codex Leicester.
Price: $30,800,000.
The most expensive book in human history was created several centuries ago - the Codex Leicester, which was written personally by Leonardo da Vinci. In fact, this is not even a book, but rather a notebook in which the great inventor describes his own thoughts about the structure and origin of water, light, air and minerals.
The manuscript contains 18 sheets in total, and they are folded so cleverly that they form a 72-page notebook.
The Earl of Leicester bought this book in 1717, which is why it is still named after him. In 1994, Bill Gates became its owner; he paid $30.8 million for the Leicester Codex. The head of Microsoft does not hide his treasure from prying eyes and exhibits the Leicester Codex at exhibitions in the largest museums in the world.
The most expensive painting in the world.
Paul Gauguin. When will you get married? or When is the wedding? (Nafea Faa Ipoipo)
Price: $300,000,000
In 2015, the painting was bought from Swiss collector Rudolf Steichelin by a collector from Qatar for $300 million. The 1892 painting dates from the artist's Tahitian period and depicts two girls at work. One of them wears a traditional dress, and the second wears a European outfit.
The most expensive car in the world.
Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic 1936.
Price: $38,000,000 .
In May 2010, at Gooding and Company auction, this antique car was sold for $38 million - the highest amount paid for a car in history.
The legendary French company Bugatti, the standard of luxury in the global automotive industry of the 20s and 30s of the last century, was created by the Italian Ettore Bugatti.
In total, three cars of the Type 57SC Atlantic series were made, two of them have survived to this day in their original configuration.
The sky blue Bugatti in the photo was produced in 1936 by order of the third Baron Rothschild, Victor. In May 2010, it was auctioned by Gooding and Company for $38 million, the highest price paid for a car in history. The buyer, American businessman and French car collector Peter Mullin, put it on public display at the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California.
The second surviving Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, black, is in the collection of the famous American fashion designer and fanatical collector of Bugatti cars, Ralph Lauren.
Have you ever thought about how much they cost? Or how do they differ from their usual counterparts? If not, then look below at the 10 most expensive items in the world, which not everyone can afford.
1. Picture: “When is the wedding?” ($300 million)
The list opens with one of the most expensive paintings in the world called “When is the Wedding?” It appeared from the brush of the French painter Paul Gauguin in 1982 in Tahiti. On the canvas the artist depicted two exotic savages. This work of art was kept in the private collection of Rudolf Stechlin for more than fifty years. Then fate placed the painting in the Basel Art Museum. And in 2015, the Qatar Museum Department paid a huge $300 million for the painting. However, before traveling to Qatar, the painting was shown at art exhibitions of Paul Gauguin's works at the Beyeler Foundation, the Reina Sofía Art Center in Madrid and the Phillips Collection in Washington.
2. Phone: Falcon SuperNova Pink Diamond iPhone 6 ($95.5 million)
SuperNova Pink Diamond iPhone 6 is the most expensive phone in the world from the exclusive Falcon brand. The item is valued at a record $95.5 million for phones. The body of the device is plated with 18-karat yellow gold, and a large pink diamond is embedded under the Apple logo. A similar model, but with a blue diamond, will cost the owner twice as much, for only $48.5 million. In addition, this iPhone 6 line includes platinum and rose gold models. The Falcon SuperNova Pink Diamond iPhone 6 has all the features of the regular iPhone 6.
3. Car: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO ($38 million)
Ferrari produced only 39 250 GTO cars. Sports cars were used in FIA motor racing in the GT3 category. The abbreviation 250 GTO means the following: 250 is the volume of one cylinder in cubic centimeters, and GTO stands for “GranTurismo Omologata”, which is translated into Russian as “A car approved for auto racing”. The power of such a car is approximately 300 horsepower. On August 14, 2014, a 1962 car of this class was sold at auction in California for a record $38,115,000. The first owner of the most expensive car in the world, sold under the hammer, was racing driver Jo Schlesser, and the car itself is famous for its honorable second place in the Tour De France Automobile race, which took place in 1962.
4. Yacht: History Supreme ($4.8 billion)
As a rule, expensive yachts are very large, but not in this case. The length of the most expensive yacht in the world is just over 30 meters. History Supreme is priced at $4.8 billion. The high cost of the yacht is due to the fact that it contains 100 tons of precious metals, 75% of which are gold, and 25% are platinum and the like. In addition, all the furniture is made of precious wood, and the walls are decorated with real meteorites and dinosaur bones. The yacht reaches a speed of 50 knots with an engine power of 4860 horsepower.
5. Graff Pink ($46 million)
Included in the top 10 most expensive things in the world R oz diamond “Graff Pink”. The history of its origin is unknown. The stone was acquired by American jeweler Harry Winston in the mid-20th century. The weight of the gemstone was 24.78 carats. The jeweler gave the diamond the appearance of a rectangle with rounded edges and made it into a magnificent piece of jewelry in the shape of a ring. In 1950, the jeweler sold the precious ring to a private collector. In 2010, the diamond was put up for auction. The stone goes under the hammer to diamond dealer Lawrence Graff, head of Graff Diamonds, for a record $46 million. The gem received its modern name “Pink Count” in honor of its owner.
6. Diamond Bikini ($30 million)
The author of the most expensive bikini on the planet is considered to be the talented lingerie designer Susan Rosen. This jewelry consists of 254 stones of various sizes and shapes, as well as platinum. The total weight of the product is approximately 150 carats. All stones are of the purest water, which shimmer beautifully under bright light. The bikini was demonstrated in 2006 by the famous actress and supermodel Molly Sims. The price of the product is $30 million.
7. Watch: Joaillene Manchette ($27 million)
The list of the most expensive things in the world continues with the exclusive Joaillene Manchette watch, which the Swiss company Jaeger-LeCoultre released exclusively for the fair half of humanity. The watch can only be purchased at auction with a starting price of $27 million. The decoration consists of a mechanical watch with a dial measuring 10x10 mm and a precious bracelet. In total, the jewelry uses 576 diamonds, 400 diamonds and 11 onyx crystals. The watch is wound using a manual winding mechanism, the crown of which is conveniently located on the back surface of the jewelry. An interesting fact in the history of the Joaillene Manchette watch is that the manufacturing organization presented one copy of the watch to Queen Elizabeth II of the British Isles in honor of her 60th anniversary on the royal throne.
8. Housing: Antilia ($2 billion)
The most expensive residential building in the world is located in the center of Mumbai and is estimated by experts at $2 billion. The house received its name in honor of the mythical Atlantic island of Antilia. The structure has the appearance of a tower and consists of 27 floors with a total living area of 37 thousand square meters. This building can simultaneously land 3 helicopters and park 168 cars in the parking lot. The distinctive feature of this house is that, when bought or sold, it is sold with a staff of 600 people. The mansion belongs to Mukesh Ambani, the president of India's largest petrochemical corporation.
9. TV: PrestigeHD Supreme Rose Edition ($2.3 million)
The author of the design of this TV is the talented designer Stuart Hughes. Its screen size is 55 inches, and it is framed by a frame made of 28 kg of 18-karat rose gold. Plus, the frame is decorated with 72 diamonds weighing 1 carat each and several other precious stones. But designer Stuart Hughes didn’t stop there: he uses handmade alligator skin in his design. The TV is estimated by experts at $2.3 million and is included in the list of the most expensive things in the world. You can admire this TV even when it’s turned off!
10. Dish: Frrrozen Haute Chocolate ($25 thousand)
The ranking of the most expensive things also included food, namely ice cream called Frrrozen Haute Chocolate. The creator of this dessert is the chef of the New York restaurant “Serendipity 3” Stephen Bruce. The dish is a combination of creamy ice cream with 25 types of cocoa, which is complemented with whipped cream and a small bar of La Madeline au Truffle chocolate from Knipschildt Chocolatier. Half a kilogram of this type of chocolate costs approximately $2,600. The dessert is served in a glass framed with a gold rim. They eat the dish with a golden spoon studded with diamonds. Plus, the dessert contains 5.7 grams of edible 23-karat gold. One serving of this dessert is estimated at 25 thousand dollars. In 2007, the dish was awarded a place of honor in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive dessert on the planet. It is worth noting that since then, this record has been surpassed more than once by more expensive desserts.
Luxury items such as expensive cars, phones and shoes are designed to bring pleasure and comfort to their owners. However, if you are filthy rich, then you have your own quirks that may go beyond the bounds of reason. Here are a few expensive things, the price of which may shock even experienced people.
The most expensive chess set
Charles Hollander Chess - $600,000
A total of 7 exclusive chess sets with 320 carats of black and white diamonds were created. Although, according to some information, the most expensive chess set is considered Jewel Royale, costing $9.8 million, remains just a concept.
The most expensive burger
Fleur Burger 5000 - $5,000
The burger was introduced at Fleur restaurant in Las Vegas in 2011. The burger contains foie gras goose liver, wagyu marbled beef and black truffles. Although the burger itself only costs $75, it comes with an expensive bottle of wine.
The most expensive car
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO - $35 million
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the most expensive car ever when it was sold to a private collector in the UK.
The most expensive camera
Susse Freres daguerreotype camera - $775,000
This daguerreotype camera was sold at auction in 2007 and is believed to be the oldest commercially manufactured camera in the world.
Most expensive city
Tokyo - $1,200 per square meter
Tokyo is the most expensive city according to real estate prices. If we take into account the prices of products and various services, the most expensive city in the world in 2016 is Singapore, followed by Zurich and Hong Kong.
Most expensive hotel room
Royal Penthouse Suite at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva - $65,000 per night
This hotel room occupies the entire 8th floor. The penthouse has 4 bedrooms, multiple living rooms, a library, a dining room for 26 people, 7 bathrooms, a private fitness center, billiards, a jacuzzi, a Steinway grand piano, and a personal chef and butler serving the room.
The most expensive perfumes
DKNY Golden Delicious - $1 million
This is the price for a bottle made of 14k yellow and white gold, set with 2,909 precious stones, including 2,700 round white diamonds weighing 15.17 carats and 183 yellow sapphires weighing 2.28 carats.
The most expensive TV
PrestigeHD Supreme Rose Edition - $2.3 million
The TV is covered with handmade crocodile leather and a large number of diamonds, as well as 18-karat rose gold.
The most expensive piano
Heintzman Crystal - $3.22 million
A Heintzman Crystal piano was sold to a private buyer for $3.22 million. The piano was developed in Beijing and unveiled during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
The most expensive cigar
Gurkha Black Dragon - $1,150 each
These Honduran cigars were introduced in 2006, andIn total, only 5 sets were released.They are packed in camel bone boxes.
The most expensive motorcycle
Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike - $700,000
This four-wheeled monster accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of over 480 km/h.
The most expensive watches
Haute Joaillerie by Chopard - $25 million
The watch features a 15 carat pink diamond, a 12 carat blue diamond and an 11 carat white diamond in the shape of a heart and a yellow diamond on the dial of the watch.
The most expensive champagne
Heidsieck Monopole 1907 - $25,000
In the late 1990s, a sunken ship was discovered containing 2,000 bottles of this French champagne, which was put up for sale for an astronomical sum.
The most expensive audio system
Transmission Audio Ultimate System - $2 million
This 12 meter long audio system weighs over 5 tons and is made from aircraft grade aluminum.
The most expensive painting
“Number 5, 1948” - $140 million
The painting, painted by Jackson Pollock, was created by spattering paint onto a canvas and was auctioned by Sotheby's.
The most expensive house
Antilia in Mumbai - $2 billion
The house, named after the mythical Atlantic island of Antilia, in Mumbai, India is maintained by a permanent staff of 600 people.
The most expensive photo
Phantom - $6.5 million
Peter Lik's photograph "Phantom" has become the most expensive photograph in the world, surpassing Andreas Gursky's photograph "Rhine II", which sold in 2011 for $4.3 million.
The most expensive sculpture
"Walking Man I" - $104.3 million
The statue “Walking Man I”, created by Alberto Giacometti, became the most expensive piece of art sold at auction.
The most expensive ring
Chopard Blue Diamond - $16.26 million
The white gold ring is encrusted with a rare 9-carat blue diamond and triangular-shaped white diamonds.
The most expensive yacht
History Supreme - $4.8 billion
The yacht, made of 100,000 kg of gold and decorated with Tyrannosaurus rex bones and miniature meteorites, belongs to an anonymous businessman from Malaysia.
The most expensive feather
Extinct bird Huia - $8,000
The feather of the extinct Huia bird is extremely rare and was sold for NZ$8,000 at an auction in Auckland.
The most expensive jeans
Secret Circus Jeans - $1.3 million
These jeans are so expensive because their pockets are covered with diamonds.
The most expensive phone
iPhone 3GS Supreme Rose - $3 million
Designed by Stuart Hugs, the iPhone 3GS Supreme Rose is crafted from rose gold and adorned with diamonds and platinum.
Most expensive domain name
Insurance.com - $35.6 million
This domain name was sold in 2010.
The most expensive drawing
“Head of the Muse” by Raphael - $47.9 million
Although the drawing was estimated at $20 million, its value almost doubled at Christie's auction in London in 2009.
Most expensive parking space
Manhattan - $1 million
A parking space located in an eight-story luxury condominium on 11th Street in downtown Manhattan costs no less than $1 million, which is 6 times the average cost of a home in the United States.