Handbags, for some, are utilitarian items essential for carrying daily necessities. For others, they symbolize wealth, status, and power. These exquisite pieces often reflect the craftsmanship and artistry of renowned designers, blending functionality with opulence. From rare gemstones to precious metals, the world's most expensive handbags are not just accessories but also investment pieces and collectors' items. Here are the top 6 most expensive handbags ever created.
6 | Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch | $400,000
Crafted in Northern Italy, the Cleopatra Clutch is adorned with meticulously cut natural pink and blue diamonds, forming a stunning design. The business releases a single limited edition Cleopatra Clutch each year, with prices ranging from $100,000 to $400,000.
5 | Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Bag | $1.4 Million
Jeweler Pierre Hardy designed this bag for the “Haute Bijouterie” Collection in 2012, featuring 1,160 diamond-encrusted chain links. It took two years to create, and only three were made, adding to its exclusivity and high price.
4 | Hermès Ginza Tanaka Birkin Bag | $1.4 Million
This Birkin bag, designed by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka, boasts 2,000 diamonds on its exterior and features an 8-carat, pear-shaped centerpiece that can be detached and worn as a brooch. The diamond-encrusted strap can also be worn as a bracelet or necklace.
3 | Hermès Kelly Rose Gold | $1.9 Million
A collaboration between Hermès and Pierre Hardy, the Kelly Rose Gold bag is made entirely of solid rose gold and detailed to resemble crocodile leather. It features 1,160 diamonds but is small, making it impractical for carrying items.
2 | Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse | $3.8 Million
Inspired by the tale of Scheherazade, Robert Mouawad created the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse. This purse, which took 8,800 hours to make, holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive purse since 2011. It features 4,517 diamonds totaling 381.92 carats set in 18-karat gold.
1 | Boarini Milanesi’s Parva Mea | $7 Million
Designed by Italian designer Boarini Milanesi, the Parva Mea handbag aims to raise awareness about the threat of plastic pollution in our waters. It is made of semi-lustrous alligator skin in an aquatic color, adorned with 10 white-gold butterflies encrusted with 130 carats of blue sapphires and diamonds. Only three of these bags exist, each with a unique serial number and certificate of authenticity.
Sources:
- Boarini Milanesi’s Parva Mea
- Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse
- Hermès Kelly Rose Gold
- Hermès Ginza Tanaka Birkin Bag
- Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Bag
- Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch
