10 Most Fashionable Handbags In The World


BANGALORE: The modern purse, clutch or handbag came about in England during the Industrial Revolution. Since then, women and bags go hand in hand. Designer handbags come in numerous styles, shapes and sizes. Some bags are embellished with gold, silver, crystal, and gemstones, making it more magnificent. But these designer bags come with a huge price tag which can’t be affordable by all but definitely last long. Here is a list of the 10 Most Expensive Handbags in the World, as compiled by The Richest

#1.Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse

Price: $3.8 million

The most valuable handbag is a '1001 Nights Diamond Purse', which was made by the Mouawad Company, valued at $3.8 million. It is tagged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s most expensive handbag.  This heart-shaped bag is handcrafted with 18-carat gold and encrusted with 4,517 diamonds, 105 of them yellow, 56 pink, and 4,356 colorless. The diamonds on the bag weigh an enormous total of 381.92 carats. It was crafted by ten artisans working for a total of 8,800 hours.

#2.The Hermes Chaine d’Ancre

Price: $2 million

The Chaine d’ Ancre bag is part of the Hermes Haute Bijouterie collection designed by the noted accessories designer, Pierre Hardy. The bag features several white gold studs and encrusted with 1,160 pieces of diamonds that have a combined weight of 33.94 carats. It took a couple of years to produce because of its intricate styling. It is a truly collectible item as only three pieces were manufactured. This bag costs $2 million.

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