Top FiveMost Expensive Designer HandBags in the World

Here are five of the most expensive designer handbags in the world.

1. The Platinum handbag created by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka - $1.9 million

This Hermes bags was apparently sold in 2008 for around $1.9 million. It is made of platinum and has over 2,000 diamonds. It is also versatile, so that in addition to being a handbag you can also use the diamond strap as a necklace or bracelet by removing it from the bag. The bag itself has an 8-carat pear shaped shimmering diamond that can also be used separately.

2. The Chanel "Diamond Forever" Classic Handbag - $261,000

 The "Diamond Forever" classic handbag boasts 334 diamonds for a total of 3.56 carats, in 18-carat white gold. The shoulder straps are also made from white gold. There are only 13 available worldwide, with five of them being in the USA.

3.   Lana Marks Cleopatra Bag - $250,000

 Lana Marks produces one Cleopatra clutch for retail each year. The one in the picture is made of metallic silver alligator skin and a clasp with 1,500 black and white diamonds in 18-carat white gold. Helen Mirren wore the $250,000 Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch at the 2007 Academy Awards. Lana only allows one star per year to carry her handmade diamond studded designs down the crimson carpet.

 4. Urban Satchel Louis Vuitton Bag - $150,000

The Louis Vuitton Urban Satchel Bag is created from all sorts of urban junk e.g. cigarette packets, water bottle, tea bags and band aid.

 5. Hermes Matte Crocodile Handbag : $120,000

 This This beautiful bag is valued at $120,000 because it is made from luxurious crocodile leather. The white gold clasp of this stunning tote is encrusted with a dazzling 10 carats of white diamonds.