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World’s most expensive tattoo is valued at $924,000
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 by admin

World’s most expensive tattoo is valued at $924,000

Although it is not your traditional tattoo involving ink, it is a beautiful tattoo made of 612 Shimansky Ideal Cut .5 carat diamonds. The tattoo was worn by South African model and Shimansky brand ambassador Minki van der Westhuizen and took more than 8 hours to create. Shimansky used a water based adhesive to affix ...

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Sunday, May 9th, 2010 by admin

World’s Most Expensive Tattoo

Tattoos have had a number of uses throughout human history. A tattoo may be spiritual in nature or simply aesthetic; it may even mark the bearer as part of a particular gang. The most expensive tattoo in the world, however, may be the first to display the bearer’s wealth so well. The tattoo worn by ...

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World’s Most Expensive Coin
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 by admin

World’s Most Expensive Coin

The 1933 gold Saint-Gaudens $20 coin is the most valuable coin the world. The only legal 1933 double eagle sold at auction in 2002 for a whopping $7.5 million dollars! Ours is a 24kt gold clad tribute proof in an airtight acrylic holder with presentation box. Minted under the strictest quality standards and struck multiple ...

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Most Expensive Carpet Rug world record set by Kirman Vase Carpet
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 by admin

Most Expensive Carpet Rug world record set by Kirman Vase Carpet

A rare mid-17th century Persian carpet sold for a record £6.2 million at Christie’s in London last week – 20 times more than expected. The carpet was estimated at £200,000-£300,000. It was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder. Christie’s said the quality of the rug reflected the great talent of the weavers of the Iranian ...

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