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Senin, 09 Mei 2011

10 Most Expensive Gift Ever Given

Love has made ​​the world continues to spin; love also make you give the most extravagant gift to someone you love, could be your spouse, your friends, your children or the elderly. People tend to spend more to buy gifts for their loved ones. History is witness to this fact. Here is a list of the most expensive gift in the world, from the most expensive to the most expensive.

10. Bag Victoria Beckham
David Beckham, Victoria Beckham has given a gift bag enthroned a rare diamond that only three made ​​in a year. Himalayan Silver, the term for this handbag, is a Christmas gift from David Beckham to his beloved wife. Bags made ​​of fine white alligator skin and has a 3-carat diamond on the key. Victoria Beckham had a few bags hand made ​​gifts talented designer husband, the total value of more than USD $ 3 million.
Price: 1 bag Beckham approximately USD $ 129,000, / Rp. 1.16 Billion

9. Fiancé ring of Howard Stern Beth Ostrosky
Sirius Hobby Stern Howard Stern radio design of the 5.2-carat emerald engagement ring he gave to his girlfriend Beth Ostrosky on Valentine's Day 2007. The couple married on October 3, 2008. Ostrosky Ring recently become ranked 2nd in the list of biggest celebrity engagement rings, with the number 1 position taken by a sparkling 6-carat ring Rebecca Romijn is awarded by the actor Jerry O'Connell.

Price: The ring is worth more than $ 250,000.

8. Prize from King Abdullah to Obama
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah make a show of cooperation and elegance to confer valued at USD 300,000 for U.S. President Barack Obama, in the form of jewelry of rare books and other items, during the first year as president. This gift prince exceed the normal limits of modesty. It is regarded as the most expensive gift given by one ruler to another ruler in those times now.

Among this generous gift is a set of luxury jewels worth U.S. $ 190,000, which includes stone Ruby and diamond jewelry, valued at USD 132,000 separately.

Another gift from King Abdullah is a marble ornament decorated with miniature palm trees and camels of gold, diamond earrings worth president's daughter for $ 7,000 each, and Jaeger-LeCoultre brass clock.

Price: The total value of all gifts from King Abdullah to President Obama, Obama's wife and two daughters is more than $ 300,000 dollars.

7. Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty that stands as a beacon to welcome on the shores of New York to commemorate the friendship between France and America. Designed by leading designer Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty as high as 151 feet, and stood up for freedom, justice and freedom. The statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France. This figure is Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom bearing torches and a stone tablet depicting the Declaration of Independence was written. A broken chain lies at his feet, which shows the split chains of slavery and subjugation.

Price: U.S. $ 530,300 construction cost. The cost basis of approximately $ 280,000, mostly donated by the American public.

6. Diamond Taylor-Burton
Elizabeth Taylor was given many expensive gifts by her ex-husband Richard Burton. However, in 1972, Burton received her birthday to-40 that exceeds all other gifts. Pear-shaped diamond of 69.42 carats from the rough stone found in South Africa. Cartier diamond jewelry to appreciate the amount of USD $ 1,050,000. Diamonds "Taylor-Burton" was displayed by Cartier in New York and Chicago, even after it was sold to Burton. Elizabeth Taylor's diamonds auctioned it for $ 5 million in 1978. Diamond value is now unknown.

Price: Diamonds Burton Taylor more than $ 5 million $.

5. Ring of  Beyonce Knowles

Singer Beyonce Knowles receives diamond stunning 18-carat flawless is placed in platinum, currently worth more than $ 5 million. Designed by Lorraine Schwartz, this ring is one of a kind that had been insured for the same amount. Same designer who has created designs for Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Lopez. But Beyonce, also has a ring worth $ 5,000 costume she wears in public, for safety.

Price: Rapper Jay-Z paid $ 5 million USD for the 18-carat diamond for his wife Beyonce
 4. Statue Roman Abramovic
One of the world's richest man, Roman Abramovich paid around 14 million U.S. dollars on a bronze statue to his girlfriend. This statue was made by the Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti and is called "Femme de Venise". In addition, the billionaire has also spent $ 60 million a month to buy expensive artwork for her boyfriend. Another gift that is not less expensive, including villas in Colorado and two paintings by Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon for $ 120 million.

Price: Costs about $ 14 million sculpture.

3. Orlov Diamond
Russian empress Catherine the Queen gave lavish gifts to Count Grigory Orlov, a military commander. He rewarded the 800 slaves, built a magnificent palace for him, and he was the state of Gatchina near St. Petersburg, which also awarded him. In return, the Count gives a unique diamond half the size of pigeon eggs, in 1798. Diamond named Orlov and inserted into the wand. Orlov is considered priceless. Orlov diamond weighs 198.62 carats and the blue-green.

Orlov diamond price 400,000 Russian rubles in 1798, but somehow in this period

2. Kohinoor Diamond
Originally found in Andhra Pradesh in India several centuries ago, the Kohinoor diamond is considered the largest ever found. Over time, the diamond is literally owned by the king who ruled India, before finally falling into British hands. England beat Dhulip Maharajah of Punjab Singh, a descendant of the great king Ranjit Singh Kohinoor and claimed as spoils of war. However, later stipulated that the diamond should be given to the Lord of the British monarchy, Queen Elizabeth, by the Maharajah Singh Dhulip own. That actually is the result of conquest, but a historical record written it as a gift.

Today, the once 186 1 / 16 carat diamond is less than half its original size. At one point, Kohinoor diamond appreciate it worth the cost of maintenance in a world half a day.

Price: Due to the monetary value of the diamond Kohinoor was never documented until the day, we do not have clear guidelines for determining the price. This diamond is considered priceless.

However, Reincarnation Kohinoor diamond is the most important part of the crown jewels to royal authority, the total current value is between 10 billion to 12.7 billion pounds
Because the Kohinoor is the main focal point of this collection, the value of the diamond itself should be in the billions of pounds.

1. Taj Mahal
This beautiful Taj Mahal has been said for centuries as an enduring embodiment of true love.

Magnificent structure built entirely of white marble and is a fantastic sight when viewed in the moonlight. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate his love for his beloved wife Mumtaz, Taj Mahal is mute evidence proving a person for the devotion and love. Mumtaz Mahal, a Persian princess was the one true love of Emperor Shah Jahan. She died when she was 39 years old when giving birth to 14th child. His death and then destroy the heart of the emperor, who built this monument, a tomb that is more beautiful than ever before, to respect his last wish.
 
Construction began in 1632 and it took 22 years, 20,000 workers and artisans to complete this giant tomb.

Price: The total cost to build this great monument is estimated about 32 million Indian Rupees at that time (1653)

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