Ethereal beauty and inner strength marked her life as she fought through prejudices and emerged triumphant. Can one ever miss the memory of a Casablanca or Anastasia without her angelic face? We may be living in the age of emails and MS Word, sms texting and iPods. But the actress is a symbol of that lovely bygone era. Probably reminding one of the ethereal beauty of past, was what the brand intended to do, with the launch of superbly classic writing instruments in her name.

Mont Blanc has brought out a limited edition of writing instruments that pays homage to Ingrid Bergman.
The writing instruments major has launched three models after the most awarded actress by marking her six year stay at Italy. Among the models of luxury pens, Ingrid Bergman Woman ranges between $ 740 and $ 1,000. Another model named Ingrid Bergman Actress prices at $ 24,000. And Ingrid Bergman Diva is available for $120,200.
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Swarovski’s latest innovation, is the Pointiage® technique, involves a method of hand-setting, enhances the crystal and illuminates its sparkle. Celebrity, Precious and Star rings by Swarovski are examples of this technique. Besides the anniversary collection, are old stones that you could find on several Swarovski necklaces, and other Swarovski products.

For a brand of crystals in accessories and practically everything around, the fan following is huge across the world. It is established, with even societies being formed in the name of Swarovski.

Swarovski Group is divided into a range of brands CRYSTALLIZED™, STRASS®, and Swarovski Optik deal in fashion accessories, crystal living objects such as chandeliers and high-definition optics.

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Car enthusiasts would surely remember the entry from the Russian car maker Dartz at the Top Marques Monaco show last May. We are talking about the sexy luxury SUV called the Kombat T98. After flooring us with that roadster, the brand is all set to roll out yet another special that goes by the name of the Monaco Red Diamond Edition and this one costs a huge €1million. In fact, the claim is that it is the most expensive and sturdiest luxury armored car in the world. Boy, now that’s something to watch out for!

We all know that the Dartz Kombat was a reworked version of the armored car driven by the Russian Tzar, Nikolai II. On the other hand, the Monaco Red Diamond Edition is like a breath of fresh air. The matte ruby paint job is a new one on an armored car. The bulletproof windows are plated with gold, there are 22′ Kremlin Red Star bulletproof wheels and then let’s not forget the tungsten and white gold gauges decorated with diamonds and rubies all over.

The innards are lined with whale penis leather (ouch!) and is equipped with a custom Vertu mobile phone with an alert button. There are some high spirits too. We are referring to the three bottles of the world’s most expensive vodka, RussoBaltique. The car is also known as the Prombron, and will debut at the 2010 Top Marques Show.

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Goldstriker’s Stuart Hughes is known for his blingy accesorisation of popular cellphones, watches, iPods, chess sets and some more. And the man indeed loves playing up to his ‘Midas touch’ image. This time his hands have transformed the Gucci belt into a sensational diamond one. The details of this are available on the new luxe webiste Republica.

Already being celebrated as the most expensive belt in the world, this fashion accessory flaunts a recreation of the buckle which is shaped like the Gucci logo from high quality platinum. And justifying the belt’s claim as the most deer one, there are 30 carats of flawless diamonds that sit pretty on the signature double G symbol.

Since Hughes makes cutomised products, we are forced to wonder about the identity of this anonymous client at whose behest this glammed-up belt was created. After all, who wouldn’t mind spending a huge $250,000 for a wardrobe accessory? With only two units available, this one is indeed a sought after limited edition. Can you beat it (not necessarily with a belt)?

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The world probably witnessed the most expensive breakfast ever at the start of the much looked forward to the West End production Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which is an adaptation of the classic novel. Well, it were the makers of the French black raspberry liqueur that gave us a glance at the most sumptuous breakfast extravangaza that costs nothing less that a whopping $35,000.

With such a tremendous price tag, the breakfast platter incldes a hand decorated bejeweled croissant that is covered with edible gold and diamonds. Then there is Bar le Duc hand-seeded redcurrant jam accomapined by a cup pf Kopi Luwak coffee to wash down the $32,178 worth Chambord champagne cocktail.

We are told that this special Chambord liqueur is served from bottle that has been heavily decorated with gold, diamonds and pearls that equal a cost of $2.4 million, which is record only topped by Perrier Jouet Epoque champagne. Hungry kya?

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Rich man Roman Abramovich is doing quite a bit with his little toy that is already being celebrated as the largest and most expensive privately owned yacht in the world. Well, we did talk about the new 557-ft Eclipse in this space some time back and here is some more. The dreamboat has been lent a military-grade missile defese system complete with armor plating and bullet-proof windows.

Apparently, this wasn’t all for its owner because the Russian ogliarch has just decided to further upgrade the yacht with a high-tech anti-photo shield meant to keep the paparazzi at bay. Boy, oh boy! This unique system works on infrared lasers that detect any digi cam lens nearby and block it.

Reports are that the anti-photo shield system has let the total cost of the Eclipse over the $1 billion mark. Some 150 engineers took this beauty on a test drive. Well, with so much money being spent on this toy and the delivery date approaching (please read December 22) the workers do not want to keep any stone unturned in creating this historical water traveller.

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Looking for some way to spoil your little one? Go no further because the Tumble Outpost is here for you. A creation of PoshTots (yes as the name suggests it is targeted at the rich kids alone), this one is best playhouse money can buy. After paying  a hefty $122,730, you can get your young turk his or her very own fort that has a lookout tower and a roof.

And that’s just the tip of the ice berg. The manufacturer has also given Tumble Outpost double rock climbing walls as well as a fire pole and a small play area below. Trust us, a day at this playnhouse your kid will be exhausted by the end of a funfilled day.

The main fort at 5.5′ x 5.5′ has a jailhouse and clubhouse too. A wrap-around ramp on the second story can be used for holding the kiddie fashion dos. With its five levels, the fort has space for a super slide and rope net ladder among other things.

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http://www.poshtots.com/Play/Pint-Sized-Fun/Luxury-Playhouses/Tumble-Outpost/20/2201/1109/2757/PoshProductDetail.aspx

Philately is an expensive passion. Who knew that the stamp we mostly choose to ignore on our envelope can actually hold the key to millions. In fact, in the present time the written letter itself is getting so antiquated that we have a sneaky feeling that in the times to come one might be auctioning off letters for a whole lot of money. Well, all this has been the build-up to the news we are about to share about a stamp belonging to the bygone era that has ruffled the philately feathers.

This stamp is Chinese and belongs to the Qing Dynasty. And believe it or not but this one sold for a huge $331,000 in Hong Kong. We are informed that this one is an extremely rare 1897 small one-dollar over print on a three-cent Chinese Red Revenue stamp.

A Beijing resident bought this stamp which is being celebrated as the most expensively sold single Chinese stamp ever. It is the famous red printing that really worked upon the charm here. Such bill stamps with postage were transitionally ysed by custom in the long past.

Via english.people

Hong Kong and luxury go hand in hand. And with the world catching up with financial hard times that had been troubling us all for a year now, the city is all set to have confidence in the economy all over again. News is that Sun Hung Kai Properties, the largest developer by market value in the world, has put two penthouses in Hong Kong for sale at a record 38.5 million US dollars.

We are informed that the price of the two penthouses mark a rise in market value by 50 per cent. This translates into $11,075 per square foot. The two apartments in question are situated on the 91st to 93rd floor of a 270 meter high building. Each has six bedrooms as well as an outdoor garden and swimming pool.

Interestingly, the Land Registry shows that the number of sales and purchase agreements on Hong Kong homes that cost at least $.47 million have tripled to 500 in August this.

Via businessday

It is finally out! Uber rich chocoholics had been waiting for the most expensive chocolate bar in the world like for ever now. It went on sale this Monday to commemorate the relaunch of a popular treat. Part of a limited edition, the precious choco has been wrapped in an edible golden leaf and has got a price tag of £961.48 as well as the status of a special edition.

Even the makers realise that the this new Wespa Gold might not get too many buyers until the 55p versions hits the markets in September. Let us remind you that this chocolate went back into production only last month due to the efforts of a group “Bring back Cadbury’s Wispa Gold” of 22,000 people on Facebook.

As part of a special gimmick, Gold (we mean the famous song) singer Tony Hadley from the Spandau Ballet will be delivering the special edition Wispa Gold to Slefridges in London. We are told that the chocolate bar will be kept under lock and key, protected by a team of security guards. The Wispa Gold was originally launched way back in 1995 and was discontinued in 2003 until now.

via metro