Fantasy Gifts
We’re in a recession, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t dream about luxury. Financial advisor Jim Trippon of dividendgenius.com puts together a list of some of the most expensive Valentine’s Day gifts every year. Check out the top five of this year's fantasy gifts, or, if you’re lucky enough, buy some of them.
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10. Chrystalized Amphora
Price: $3,500
For the perfume bottle collector, this 42-ounce amphora is covered in 16,500 Swarovski stones and can be filled with your choice of Bond No. 9 scents.
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9. Ferrari Ascent Ti
Price: $9,650
Along with the car company's horse logo, this cell phone from Vertu also features the hand-stitched leather found in the interior of all Ferraris.
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8. Biometric Briefcase
Price: $12,000
For the person who needs to transport valuables, this high-tech briefcase from Pianki.com requires than the owner scan his fingerprint to open it.
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7. Fendi 24-Carat Gold Python Bag
Price: $36,000
This bag, from Fendi, is a python frame bag that has been dipped in 24-carat gold.
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6. Vacheron Constantin Quai de L'Ile
Price: up to $60,000
Each watch conatins invisible ink, likes the ones used in passports, to prevent against counterfeits. Owners can customize the watch with up to 400 combinations.
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5. North Pole Dogsled Expedition
Price: 40,000 euros ($51,184)
Designed for the ultimate adveturer, this expedition from Polar Explorers starts out in Longyearbyen, Norway where helicopters take you to the edge of the polar ice pack. From there it’s a 14-to-18-day dog sled trip up to the North Pole. A five day training course is included.
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4. Jean Schlumberger Bracelet
Price: $65,000
This bracelet, from Tiffany is made with red enamel, 18k gold and diamonds.
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3. Ruffle Cuff Bracelet
Price: $250,000
This Neil Lane cuff bracelet features 50-carat diamonds set in platinum.
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2. Isla Bonita, Brazil
Price: $2.6 million
For the couple looking for seclusion, set your sites on this island right off the coast of the city of Mangaratiba. Listed for sale with Private Islands Inc., Isla Bonita has four sandy beaches, four houses and a spot to land the helicopter.
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1. Castle Carbonana
Price: 12 million euros ($15.5 million)
Located in Gubbio, Italy, this medieval castle is believed to date back to 400 BC. It's listed for sale by the Hurwitz-James Company and comes with full modern renovation plans, which include a helipad, pools and tennis courts.
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