We like festivities. First it were the orange pumpkin faces adorning the decorations and now they have given way to the Christmas-sy stuff. It is always exciting to hang that first bauble and if the object in question comes with a $136,000 price tag, then you can actually photograph the event in your memory. Well, a very beautiful bauble made from 18 carat white gold and decorated with one and a half thousand sparkling diamonds is creating a buzz in the luxury markets.

A real treat to the eyes, this spectacular piece will bring a whole new shine to your Christmas with a big hole in your purse, but who cares as long as you can enjoy a festival a bit more than usual. Apparently, diamonds aren’t the only precious stones used atop this one. In fact, there are some 188 red rubies too that shine on the two stunning rings of 18 carat fat gold wire revolving around the bauble.

We are told that it took almost a year to develop, design and manufacture this unique bauble. And all the credit for it must go to 38 year old Mar Hussey, who is the owner of Hallmark Jewelers, for conceptualising this ultra-luxe item.

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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.

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Mardan Palace looks like a dream and costs like one too. Touted as the most expensive hotel in Europe, this one serves a glass of champagne for £25. The decor is spectacular to say the least. Bathrooms have gold plated mirrors on the floor, toilets are remote controlled and the gorgeous private beach has been created from white sand imported from Egypt. By the way, it took 9,000 tons to fill up the area.

The inaugural party was held at the 800 million pounds worth luxury resort in Antalya, Turkey that had an opening party attended by the likes of Richard Gere, Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey. We even heard that Paris Hilton might have made a fleeting appearance. In other words, luxury resorts are always a hit with the Richie Richs.

Now, back to Mardan Palace. This one is decorated with 500,000 crystals and 23,000 square meters of Italian marble. It has 560 rooms that include two Royal Suites with private pools. By the by, you can enjoy a romantic gondola ride. Enjoy the delicious food served at the waterside Italian restaurant serves in  £1.35 million worth of Hermes crockery.

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Holland & Sherry is a name associated with exotic luxury. The world famous fabric weaver company was established in Scotland in 1836. And now the brand name is making news with a very unique proposition. They have put up an offer for an extremely limited edition range of suit lengths which will be made from the world’ most expensive and luxurious cloth.

We hear that the company located on Savile Row has created world’ first 100 per cent worsted spun Vicuna fabric. At $4,000 per yard, it is the most expensive cloth in the world. The raw material comes from the wool of the very elusive wild Vicuna, which is a relative of the llama found in the Andes Mountains.

For the uninitiated, the Vicuna can be shorn only every three years and yields only a small amount of wool. Apparently, Holland & Sherry took five years to gather enough of the exclusive yarn and another year and a half to develop the unique cloth, which is finer than cashmere. There is only fabric enough for 18 suits, each of which will be custom made for $50,000. There are there colors to choose from, black, midnight and natural. An insider told us that the King of Morocco is the first one to place an order for the gorgeous garment.

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Covering over 113 acres and offering 1539 rooms, The Palm Dubai features two hotel towers linked by an arch and is Dubai’s first truly integrated resort. A massive attraction is surely the 42 acres of water-themed amusement known as Aquaventure, the 11-acre Dolphin Bay, The Ambassador Lagoon with 100’s of marine species and the fascinating ‘Lost Chambers’. Accommodation is of the highest standard and restaurants are in abundance ensuring that this wonderland will surely delight and thrill world travellers for years to come.
The hotel’s top floor being the costliest, houses a 13,000-a-night three-bedroom, three-bathroom suite complete with gold-leaf 18-seat dining table. This being Dubai, a gaudy bauble of consumerism packaged in sweltering heat, is sure to have no dearth of affluent people.





Alongside the resort’s ocean-themed entertainment there will be a 1,800-seat theater nearby housing a permanent Cirque du Soleil show beginning in Summer 2011. There are also plans for the QE2 liner to become a hotel and tourist attraction docked next to the island. It is hoped that the Atlantis hotel, which is modeled on a sister resort in the Bahamas, will play a part in sustaining Dubai’s tourist industry after regional oil profits have run dry.
To stay or visit is to live out your dreams amidst warm Arabian seas here. So this one is sure to be a spiritual home away from home for the likes of the Beckhams – gaudy, brash, big and expensive.
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Yes, it is the same world�s most expensive house on the French Riviera but a different buyer. Whilst last month, there was a news that Russian billionaire Roman Abarmovich inked a deal with the La Leopolda, priciest house ever by spilling over $500 million. But the rumor is lately proven to be false and here is a revision version. Another Russian billionaire became the fortunate buyer for the princely villa located on the French Mediterranean coast after shelling out �390 million. The Telegraph reports that a secrecy Russian billionaire who is not Abramovich gave over all his fortune for Villa Leopolda, a Belle �poque mansion in Villefrance on the C�te d’Azur.

The house is owned by Lily Safra, widow of Edmond Safra, a Lebanese banker who was killed by an arsonist’s fire in Monaco in 2003. Within few years, the news came that the house was bought by Bill Gates and became the worlds most prized estate. The estate is spread over two guest houses across 20 acres of grounds with countless olive, cypress and lemon trees taken care by 50 gardeners.

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UPDATE: Russian Billionaire inked deal with worlds most expensive house, Villa La Leopolda for �390 million.

Another update for realtors and a reason to be jealous for billionaires! The saga of worlds most expensive house started over at elitechoice with $180 mn Belgravia house (Britain’s most expensive), which got sidelined with then worlds most home for �80 million. Then the surge in the price of realty market was observed and an apartment got sold for $200 mn and during the same month news came about Mittal tagging a deal with $230 mn house touting it to be the worlds most expensive home once again.

But this time Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich overshadowed Mittals realty possessions by owning a $500 million La Leopolda. The latest worlds most expensive house now belongs to the owner of Chelsea Football Club. The regal summit villa overlooks the French Rivieraand Roman his heart to this beauty while he was visiting this along with his girlfriend Daria Zhukova.

Known to hold the best sea views in the south of France, the villa is spread across 10 acres of spotless grounds that run right downhill to the route of Villefranche. At first built for Belgian king Leopolds mistresses, the estate hold eternal value as it has been a den of big moguls i.e. late banking magnate Edmund Safra, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Fiat tycoon Gianni Agnelli.

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Bringing across a new definition to the world of luxury stands this post capturing the pricey spirits that would make you feel high over a simple read. Those who wish to have their hard liquor seem really classy shall keep their fingers here. Let’s start with world’s most expensive cognac; the Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne that comes packed in a bejeweled crystal bottle bathed in 24K yellow gold and sterling platinum festooned with 6, 500 certified brilliant cut diamonds. Did I tell you it is retailed at $1,946,617 only? Moving on further, we have the world’s most expensive tequila, the La Ley del Diamante (the Diamond Sterling) Tequila that is available in a hand-blown glass covered with four kilograms of pure platinum and sterling silver .925 and 6,000 brilliant-cut diamond and is priced at $1,547,880. It carries around 42% alcohol.

Following the queue is the DIVA Premium Vodka, the priciest one retailed at $1,060,000. Produced using natural spring water and triple-distilled, each bottle holds a glass center packed with precious or semi-precious jewels, counting diamonds.

Starting with the world’s most expensive whiskies, we have Nun’s Island, Galway Distillery, 20-Year-Old Pure Pot Still Whisky and Nun’s Island, Galway Distillery and 25-Year-Old Pure Pot Still Whisky. Each one is retailed at nearly $194,661. And finally not to forget the “Ho Ho Ho and aa bottle of Rum”! Manufactured by Jamaican distillers Wray and Nephew, the Wray and Nephew Rum was bottled in the 1940s using diverse blends and you would be glad to know that counted four unopened bottles are available across the world and each one is priced at $50,638.

P.S.: The above mentioned price may vary depending upon the jewels utilized.

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Exhibiting around 200 lots, the highlight of the auction scheduled in Geneva for 11 May is the “Trossi Leggenda” Patek Philippe chronograph developed and designed by Patek Philippe in 1932. Earlier owned by Count Carlo Felice Trossi, the piece is anticipated to produce roughly $ 1.9 million. Measuring 46 millimetres in diameter, this unique over-sized single button chronograph wristwatch is touted as on eof the largest wristwatches ever made by the firm. It was picked by Count Trossi as a realistic timekeeper for use in motor racing and aviation to support with the precise duration of the proceedings in a highly noticeable arrangement.

The production of wristwatches by Patek Philippe was generally huge in size and les sin number. Other highlight of the auction remains a rock crystal crucifix watch (pictured above).

Signed by Fonnereau a la Rochelle in 1650, it is escorted by its innovative en suite silver case and is anticipated to fetch $ 81,000-$ 108,000 during Sotheby’s auction on 11 May.

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