Top 10 Most Expensive Handbags for 2022

Charlet Sanieoff

As the saying goes, "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." And it's no secret that some of the most successful women in the world have achieved their success by wielding their brains and wallets. We will look at 10 of the most expensive handbags for 2022 and what makes each one so unique.

1001 Nights Diamond Purse from the House of Mouawad

Price: $3.8 Million

Designed by jeweler Robert Mouawad, the 1001 Nights Diamond Purse from the House of Mouawad continues to be the most expensive handbag in the world. Guinness Books of World Records gave it the distinction in 2011, and it has yet to relinquish the title. The heart-shaped purse has 56 pink diamonds, 105 yellow diamonds, and 4356 colorless diamonds.

Kelly Rose Gold from Hermes

Price: $2 Million

The Hermes Kelly Rose Gold is a product of the partnership between jeweler Pierce Hardy and Hermes. Production took two years to finish, and it features 1,160 diamonds. The luxury design house created only 12 of these bags in three variants.

Birkin Bag by Ginza Tanaka from Hermes

Price: $1.4 Million

Designed by Ginza Tanaka, this Hermes Birkin Bag features an eight-karat detachable centerpiece that you can use as an accessory. You can also use its diamond sling as a necklace or bracelet. The bag's outer shell is made of platinum that's adorned with 2,000 diamonds.

Chaine’d Ancre Bag from Hermes

Price: $1.4 Million

The anchor chain links give the Hermes Chaine’d Ancre Bag a prison-like pattern. Designed by Pierre Hardy, the bag has 1,160 diamonds encrusted on it. Only three units of this collectible bag were made.

Cleopatra Clutch from Lana Marks

Price: $400,000

The Cleopatra Clutch from Lana Marks attributes its high price point to its rarity since the luxury brand releases only one new clutch every year. Chinese actress Li Bingbing owns this particular clutch, featuring 1,600 white diamonds.

Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Birkin

Price: $379,000

This Himalaya Birkin handbag is made from a Niloticus crocodile and features at least 240 diamonds and an 18-karat gold shell. The design evokes images of the Himalayan Mountain range.

Diamond Forever Handbag from Chanel

Price: $261,000

Despite its simplicity, the Diamond Forever handbag from Chanel stands out in the market. It features 334 diamonds and white gold encrusted on crocodile leather. The bag also features a detachable 18-karat gold chain strap. Its rarity adds to its high price point since the French luxury fashion brand only made 13 pieces of this handbag.

Fuchsia Diamond-Encrusted Hermes Birkin Bag

Price: $222,000

A fuchsia Hermes Birkin bag is among the world's most expensive handbags due to its diamonds. The bag also features 18-karat white gold hardware. The bag was sold at $222,000 at an auction in Christie's in Hong Kong in 2015.

Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile Birkin Bag from Hermes

Price: $203,150

This Birkin bag from Hermes features diamond and 18-karat white gold hardware. It broke auction records several years ago as the most expensive handbag sold. An anonymous collector won the bid for this crimson-colored Hermes Birkin handbag.

Blue Crocodile Hermes Birkin Handbag

Price: $150,000

The Blue Crocodile Hermes Birkin Handbag broke records when offered during the first dedicated handbag of Christie's in London. This Birkin bag features diamonds and white gold, reflecting its high price point.

While many different handbag models come with a high price tag, the ones listed above are among the most iconic and sought-after. Whether you're looking for a unique piece to add to your collection or want to make an impression at your next formal event, these handbags are sure to turn heads.

- Charlet Sanieoff

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