Editor’s Note
This article highlights the Pink Star Diamond, the world’s most expensive gemstone ever sold at auction. Mined in Africa in 1999, it fetched a record €65.5 million at a Sotheby’s Hong Kong sale in 2017.
The Pink Star Diamond is one of the world’s most famous, rare, and expensive diamonds. It is the largest pink diamond with these characteristics ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America.
Its selling price is 65.5 million euros, and its record auction date was in April 2017 at Sotheby’s, Hong Kong. It is the most expensive gemstone ever sold at auction.
It was mined by De Beers in Africa (likely in South Africa) in 1999. The original stone took over two years to be cut and polished by experts.
This teddy bear was manufactured by the German brand Steiff in 2000 and features sapphire eyes, gold, and diamonds. It was created to commemorate the company’s centenary. The world’s most expensive Steiff Teddy Bear is a true luxury and collectible jewel, sold for 1.93 million euros.
It was a figure in the Guinness World Records as the most expensive teddy bear ever sold. It was sold at a charity auction in Monaco and is now on display at the Teddy Bear Museum in Jeju, South Korea.
Steiff is a German brand founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff and is considered the inventor of the modern teddy bear. Its products are recognized by a small metal button in the left ear, its seal of authenticity.
This brand has also created plush toys with gold threads, Swarovski crystal inlays, and limited editions of fewer than 100 units, many valued at tens of thousands of dollars.
Among the world’s most expensive and valuable objects, we also find a car. In fact, some experts call it “the Mona Lisa of cars“. The manufacturer is Ferrari, and it was sold for 64.4 million euros in a private sale in 2018.
Only 36 units were manufactured between 1962 and 1964, and each has a unique racing history or famous owners. The engine was designed by Gioachino Colombo and the bodywork by Sergio Scaglietti. It is considered the most expensive car ever sold (at least in a private sale). It has won multiple awards at concours d’elegance and classic car events.
Probably one of the world’s most valuable objects, but not only that—until 2025, it is the world’s most expensive object. The “Salvator Mundi,” a Renaissance painting depicting Christ, was acquired by a Saudi prince for the record sum of 450.3 million dollars (approximately 414 million euros) on November 15, 2017, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at a public auction.
Attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, this enigmatic painting was lost for centuries and was rediscovered in 2005, severely damaged and covered by overpainting. After extensive restoration, many experts supported its authorship by Da Vinci, although some still maintain it could have been the work of one of his disciples.
After its purchase, it was briefly exhibited at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, but currently, its whereabouts are unknown. Beyond its price, its history is shrouded in mystery, controversy, and fascination, making it one of the valuable objects sought by collectors.
Among the world’s most expensive things, we also find a sculpture. We are talking about “L’Homme au doigt” (in Spanish, “The Man Who Points“), one of the most iconic sculptures of the 20th century and, at the same time, one of the most expensive works of art ever sold.
Created in 1947 by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti, this stylized and expressive figure perfectly reflects the sculptor’s unmistakable style. The piece was auctioned in May 2015 for a record price of 141.3 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 130 million euros.
This sale consolidated it as the most valuable sculpture ever sold at auction up to that point, reaffirming the prestige and demand for Giacometti’s work in the international art market.
This Ecuadorian chocolate is one of the most exclusive chocolates on the planet and one of the most expensive things in the world. It is produced from a rare variety of fine aroma Nacional cocoa and aged in cognac barrels, giving it a unique and sophisticated flavor.
Each bar can cost around 354 euros and comes in an elegant wooden box that includes tasting tongs. More than a simple sweet, it is an authentic gourmet experience reserved for the most demanding palates.
Yes, it exists. This extravagant luxury item was created in Australia and is made with genuine 22-karat gold. Each sheet is fully functional, although its purpose seems more decorative than practical. The manufacturing company designed it as a provocative statement.