Most Expensive Painting on Display at the Tate Modern - - A Treat for Art Lovers Especially Picasso Fanatics

Art is invaluable and you can’t really put a price to it. Picasso’s Nude, Green Leaves and Bust is a perfect example. The whole art world was stunned when it fetched a price of $106.5 million at Christie’s in New York. Now there is good news for art lovers, particularly those who love Picasso’s work. This most expensive painting is on display for the people to see and admire at the Tate Modern.

This painting was created in 1932, which by the way was the most fruitful year in Pablo Picasso’s creative life. He had done a series of paintings of his mistress and muse Marie-Therese Walter. This painting was part of a colorful explosion of works painted in January 1932 in anticipation of the major retrospective that he was planning.

The painting is currently owned by Steve Wynn who has lent it to the gallery and it will occupy the pride of place in the new Pablo Picasso room in the Poetry and Dream wing on Level 3 of the building. All works by Picasso have become very valuable and they generally exceed the pre sale estimates at the auctions. La Lecture, which is another masterpiece by him from the same period fetched $40 million earlier this year. Le Reve is another valuable work from the period by Picasso which can surprise every one with the price it commands if it is put under auction.

Blackberry Bold 9700 Customized by Geneva Based Icelink - - The Best-jeweled Versions of the Smartphone in The Market

IceLink are best recognized for Gem watchmaker based at Geneva. They are famed for their 6 time zone watches. Those watches were highly commended by experts as well as the wealthy watch lovers. They have now zeroed in on the Blackberry phone and given it their signature treatment. They have utilized their crafty design aesthetics to the smartphone.

The Blackberry Bold 9700 has been customized by IceLink. One can safely say that they have created the best-jeweled versions of the smartphone available on the market. The phone hasn’t been over decorated. Only 6 carats of black diamond has been used to supplement the elegant look of the phone made with stainless steel with PVD finish. This is a limited edition creation and only 16 pieces have been created for sale. The IceLink BlackBerry Bold 9700 has been priced at $15,000.

IceLink is active on the watch front as well. A limited edition collection of five time zone watches in it “Zermatt” collection will be released soon. There will be simple as well as precious versions of the watch with cool cases made from stainless steel or modern brushed black titanium. The straps will be black rubber. They have already released the “Cortina” ladies watch collection with dazzling timepieces with colored topaz and white diamonds.

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Velocity HP 1000: World's Most Expensive Tanning Bed - - With Integrated Cooling System That Makes You Feel Fresh

For the pale skinned out there, tanning is one way to not look like a vampire, and I don’t mean the hot Vampires that they show on T.V. I mean the pasty, sickly kinds. The trend started with the fashion icon Coco Chanel who once on a long trip got tanned and like everything associated with her, even this became a style.

Years later, the tanning beds came and they offered an easy, sure shot solution to everyone’s tanning woes. The latest and the best amongst the tanning beds is the Velocity HP 1000. The Velocity is more powerful than the ones in the market, thanks to its Ultra-Pressure tanning bed. Users get a long lasting color, and can be used by both fair skinned as well as dark skinned users.

The bed also has an integrated cooling system. So while you are being tanned, the variable speed body cooling system makes you feel fresh too. Sitting inside a box cannot be a very interesting experience. So thanks to its 4-speaker and subwoofer stereo system, you can listen to your favourite music to keep yourself entertained. At $33,999, this tanning bed gets the distinction of being the most expensive in the world.

Solemates: A 60 meter Lürssen Super Yacht designed by the Great Espen Oeino - - World's Most Expensive Charter Craft Available for Charter For $600,000 Per Week

Solemates is a 60 meter Lürssen super yacht that is available for charter for $600,000 per week. The super yacht has been designed by the great Espen Oeino is one of the world’s most exclusive charter craft. The latest cutting edge technologies and applications have been incorporated in the yacht to provide a unique experience to the guests who choose to charter it.

The new system in the yacht lets the guests control various functions via an iPad. The captain hands each guest their own iPad when they step aboard in case you don’t own one or didn’t think it was necessary to carry one to a vacations on the high seas. The iPad application allows the guests to control the shipboard entertainment and climate systems, adjust the blinds and lights in their cabins, and even summon a crewmember to bring more cocktails.

Glade Johnson has done the interiors for the sleek yacht that was launched in Monaco earlier this year. The interior blends elegant, rich woods and textures with contemporary sleek lines in a soothing palette of earth tones. The yacht provides luxurious accommodation for 12 guests. The main and upper deck salons are awash with natural light and the yacht offers impressive spaces for formal dining or casual dining and entertaining. A high end sound and lighting system transforms the yacht into a night club.

SafeCell App: Announced by Australian Company AsiQ: - - The Most Expensive Mobile Application Costing $12,500

SafeCell announced by Australian company ASiQ; is reportedly the most expensive application in the Apple’s App Store with a cost of $12,500. SafeCell is being launched for BlackBerry, Nokia, and Symbian (with Android and iPhone to follow) and its target market is corporate aircraft equipped with a satellite link. 

SafeCell app let you connect your mobile phone to an airplane’s onboard satellite computer via Bluetooth thereby facilitating you to make phone calls and transmit data from your device. Does this facility worth of $12,500? According to ASiQ CEO Ron Chapman the answer is “YES”, comparing to install a GSM system on the airplane itself; that saves approximately 85 kg of weight and the half a million dollar.

There is a special allowance for those who will order the SafeCell app before the end of January next year in form of free mobile phone, a hands-free kit and a noise-canceling headset. I’m not sure this special allowance will make you spend a hefty amount of $12,500; until and unless you have your own private jet plane.   

The Most Expensive Bauble in The World Offered by London’s Embee Jewels - - Made From 18-karat Gold With 1578 Diamonds Valued at £82,000

If you are in the mood for some serious Christmas spending, you may consider taking a look at the latest offering from London’s Embee Jewels. Last year the company in association with Hallmark Jewelers had presented a bauble that was hugely considered to be the most expensive in the world valued at £82,000. Naturally, the gold and diamond encrusted bauble had generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm. And this time around, the ornament is up for sale.

The stunning bauble is made from solid 18-karat gold has an estimated number of 1578 diamonds fixed on it. And if you thought that was all, you were mistaken! The stunning ornament has an outer ring around it with beautiful rubies studded on it and also has 3 original Roman 1-karat diamonds, making it look all the more spectacular. A priceless jewel indeed!

Ever since it was launched last year, a lot of people have expressed desire in owning this particular Christmas bauble. If you too want to own this bedazzling piece of beauty, you can directly get in touch with the Embee Jewel. A percentage from the sales will be donated to the National Autistic Society (NAS), one of the most trusted charities in the United Kingdom.

The Most Expensive Christmas Tree Unveiled at Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi - - $11m (£7m) Christmas Tree Ready to Book Place in Guinness World Records

Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi is in the running for the honour of having the world's most expensive Christmas tree. 

 The $11m (£7m) Christmas tree at the Emirates Palace hotel – which also boasts its own marina, heliport and a vending machine which dispenses real gold bars – stands 43ft (13m) tall and has been decorated with 131 trinkets crafted from gold, diamonds and sapphires. The hotel is now in line for an entry in Guinness World Records.

The current record holder is a $10.8m tree decorated by Swiss watch makers Piaget, which was unveiled in Tokyo in 2002.

‘Ultimo Diamond Back Miracle Bra’ By a Team of Michelle Mone and Grant Macintyre - - The Most Expensive Bra With a Price Tag of £800,000!

Ultimo, the UK's Lingerie brand has brought out the most expensive bra in the UK. Called the ‘Ultimo Diamond Back Miracle Bra’, it managed to reach the most expensive slot by being priced at a huge £800,000! The reason for such a heavy price tag? It is the bra’s backstrap, which is made of 32 brilliant-cut, white 1 carat diamonds that shot its price. It is the result of a collaboration between Ultimo Creator Michelle Mone OBE who designed it and esteemed jeweler Grant Macintyre.

Michelle Mone said: “What girl doesn’t want to be draped in diamonds from head to toe? We designed this bra as the perfect gift for girls who love diamonds. What makes it so unique and sexy, is that the diamonds grace the lower back, one of the most sensual parts of a woman’s body. Also, if you have £800,000 worth of diamonds on your body, why keep them under wraps! This bra cleverly allows you to show them off, revealing just the right amount of skin.”

We agree on that one. It is its subtlety that makes it all the more sexy. If you cant afford a £800,000, then worry not. Ultimo has also created a copy of this bra, which will be available at Debenhams for just £35.00.

“Exuma”: A Super Yacht Built by The Team of Perini Navi Vitruvius Limited and Philippe Briand - - Available for Rent of $250,000 Per Week

If you were planning to engage yourself in a vacation that involves dreamlike destinations to get rejuvenated and escape the hustle, bustle, and excessively agitated activity of daily life, you should try buying a yacht for yourself. You could also choose to get yourself the world’s most attractive brand new super yacht for one million dollars a month.

“Exuma” is a super yacht built between collaboration of Perini Navi Vitruvius Limited and the naval architect Philippe Briand. In the south specific, Exuma happens to be the first motor tacht built by Maltese Falcon. This wonderful vehicle measures 164 feet in length and provides accommodation for ten guests comfortably with five well furnished rooms. The charter charge of $250,000 per week may not be exorbitant as it offers extraordinary comforts during your stay of any vacation. Its availability is also in demand as a celebrity already has booked. Exuma can travel up to the maximum distance of 5500 nautical miles at the speed of 12knots. The ship also consists of two garages.

It has already won the awards Rina Green Plus Platinum certificate for its environmental friendly commitment and further it received the World Yacht Trophy of 2010 for the first of its kind in the world. It is made of costly woods like oak, teak and imported Italian marble, keeping in mind the classic maritime tradition. You could have unforgettable memories of your vacation after indulging in sailing, bathing in the sun, scuba diving, swimming, or reading a book in the cosy atmosphere of a grand yacht.