Top 10 Most Expensive Handbags and Purses in the World You Might Want to Know

The Leiber Precious Rose bag evokes fascination and allure just at its mention. The rose, symbolizing glamour, splendor, and sophistication, is ingeniously crafted into an exquisitely luxurious bag. To date, only one such bag has been produced, adorned with a total of 1016 diamonds weighing 42.56 carats. Not only that, the bag also features 1169 sapphires and 800 Tuamalin beads.

The dazzling and outstanding value of this unique bag is $120,000. Leiber Precious Rose is meticulously handcrafted, creating the most beautiful masterpiece in Leiber's 45-year design history. Recognized as a perfect rose, this design has been acclaimed by critics worldwide. From 2007 until now, this bag continues to hold its place among the world's most expensive bags.

Chanel Eternal Diamond Bag is adored by many global celebrities. Renowned names like the Sex and the City stars, Emma Watson, and Lauren Conrad have been spotted flaunting this luxurious Chanel creation. The bag boasts an embellishment of 334 diamonds, weighing 3.56 carats, and features an 18-carat white gold strap.

Chanel has exclusively crafted only 13 pieces of the Chanel Diamond Forever Classic. Each classic handbag from the leading high-end fashion brand is priced at $261,000. Owning a limited edition Chanel bag is akin to possessing a work of art. Despite its high price tag, acquiring a masterpiece is truly extraordinary.

The Hermes Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag speaks luxury just at its mention. Crafted from genuine crocodile skin, this world-renowned fashion brand's bag is adorned with multiple diamonds totaling 10 carats. Due to its premium materials, it comes with a staggering price tag, ranking 8th on the list of the world's most expensive bags.

However, for those with a more modest budget, Hermes offers versions at a significantly lower price, just under half the cost of this edition (around $5000). The price of a Hermes Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag is $120,000. This bag stands among the most expensive in the world as of now. Different variations of this luxury bag come with varying price tags.

A Himalaya series Birkin is the dream of every handbag collector. Meticulously handcrafted from Nile crocodile leather, dyed carefully to resemble the snow-covered Himalayas. The most expensive Himalaya Birkin to date — a 2010 Matte Himalaya Niloticus crocodile Birkin with 18-karat white gold and diamond hardware — was sold for $379,261 at Christie’s auction.

The Hermès Himalaya Birkin bag has also been flaunted by famous Vietnamese celebrities on red carpets, such as Ngoc Trinh. This uniquely colored and highly sought-after bag is undoubtedly a must-have in every fashionista's wardrobe. However, acquiring this white crocodile beauty requires a hefty investment.

The Lanna Marks Cleopatra wallet is not produced in large quantities like other products. Each year, only one Cleopatra wallet is manufactured. Therefore, the wallet not only stands on the list of the world's most expensive bags but is also extremely rare to find. The 2007 version is made from crocodile leather with a silver sheen. Additionally, it is adorned with white gold and a large number of diamonds. It features 18 carats of white gold and 1500 white and black diamonds embellished on the wallet.

Lanna Marks Cleopatra used to be a familiar accessory on the Oscar red carpet, worn by actresses such as Helen Mirren, Angelina Jolie, and Kate Winslet. Each such wallet is priced at approximately 250,000 USD. This is a unique combination of leather with the finest high-end jewelry, luxurious gemstones. Owning a limited edition of Lanna Marks Cleopatra is something to be proud of, given their extremely limited production.

Another masterpiece from Hermes is the Chaine d'Ancre. Designed by the renowned Pierre Hardy, this bag features a unique and exceptional look, with exquisite details and craftsmanship, making it one of the most expensive Hermes bags in the world. It took them several years to produce this bag.

Chaine d'Ancre is part of the Hermes Haute Bijouterie collection and is a collectible item as only three pieces were made. With numerous white gold elements and 1160 diamonds totaling 33.94 carats crafted into this bag. To own this high-end, uniquely designed bag, you have to spend a whopping 2 million USD. While it might seem like a considerable amount, for true Hermes enthusiasts, it is absolutely essential!

Hermes Birkin, referred to as a wallet or called a handbag, is truly a genuine fashion accessory. Created by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka, it's crafted from nothing but platinum and boasts a dazzling 2000 diamonds. Not just functional, the diamond strap can be detached and worn as a necklace or bracelet. Additionally, this wallet has an 8-carat pear-shaped diamond that can be removed and used as a separate ornament.

The bag's body is creatively designed by the Japanese designer, embedded with a substantial amount of diamonds, making Ginza Tanaka's Hermès Birkin one of the most expensive bags in the world. To own a Ginza Tanaka's Hermès Birkin from the world-renowned bag brand, you need to invest a staggering 1.9 million USD. The exorbitant price and exquisite design make this bag a perennial dream item for many fashion enthusiasts.

Mouawad unveiled the diamond-studded Mouawad 1001 Nights wallet in 2010, the second most expensive bag globally, valued at 3.8 million USD. The exclusively crafted purse holds the Guinness World Record for being the most expensive wallet, making it one of the world's priciest diamond-studded wallets. Disclosed by Fred and Pascal Mouawad, the guardians of the Mouawad House, they provided intricate details about this precious purse. The 1001 Nights Diamond Purse is designed to captivate with attention to every detail and exquisite craftsmanship, adorned with thousands of diamonds.

Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse tops the list of the world's most expensive wallets, shaped like a heart embellished with gold and diamonds, weighing a total of 381.92 carats. In total, there are 4,356 colorless diamonds, 105 yellow diamonds, and 56 pink diamonds used. This diamond-studded purse by Mouawad is the epitome of extravagance. Moreover, crafting such a masterpiece took a staggering 8,800 working hours with one artisan involved.

9. Hermes Kelly Rose Gold

Luxury brand Hermes collaborated with jeweler Pierce Hardy to create this unique handbag. Crafted to resemble crocodile skin, it is made of solid rose gold and adorned with 1,160 diamonds. Only 12 such bags were ever created, adding to its exclusivity. The price of a Hermes Kelly Rose Gold is 2 million USD.

Rose gold is solidly cast to mimic crocodile skin and facilitate easy opening and closing. However, the Hermes Kelly Rose Gold is truly too small to hold a pair of sunglasses. The total time to produce the bag with its various details is 2 years. The bag is genuinely a highly sophisticated item, with only 12 pieces available for truly elite customers to own.

10. Debbie Wingham's Upcycled Easter Egg Purse

The Debbie Wingham's Upcycled Easter Egg Purse is described as the world's most expensive handbag to date. This egg-shaped bag is covered with 8,000 diamonds and lined with a Hermes silk scarf. The clasp itself is a pair of earrings from the Cartier jewelry brand worth $40,000.

The outer shell enveloping the bag is made of 24-karat gold by Italian designer Alessandro Galanti, adorned with three flawless pink diamonds worth $1.9 million and two perfect white diamonds valued at around $265,000. The total value of the Debbie Wingham's Upcycled Easter Egg Purse with its somewhat peculiar appearance is $6.7 million USD.