Sunday, March 14, 2010

5 Most Expensive Shoes of the World

Ruby Slippers by Ronald Winston of the House of Harry Winston $ 3,000,000


To commemorate the 50th anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Ronald Winston of the House of Harry Winston designed a pair of red ruby slippers. The pair worn by Judy Garland in the film was made of sequins, these are made of 4,600 real rubies totaling 1,350 carats.

Rita Hayworth Heels by Stuart Weitzman $ 3,000,000


Designed by Stuart Weitzman these open toe stilettos are made of satin, and earrings that once belonged to late 40s movie star Rita Hayworth. The earrings are laden with diamonds, sapphires and rubies. Rita Hayworth daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan owns the shoes now.

Tanzanite Heels by Stuart Weitzman $ 2,000,000




These silver leather 4 1/2 inch heels are set with 185 carats well cut tanzanite and 28 carats diamonds. They were created for the 2009 Academy Awards by Stuart Weitzman and jeweler Le Vian.

Cinderella’s Slippers by Stuart Weitzman $ 2,000,000


Stuart Weitzman designed these 4 1/2 inch stilettos. Worn by Alison Krauss at the 2004 Academy Awards, they are set with 595 carats of clear Kwiat diamonds and one shoe with a 5 carat amaretto diamond in platinum.

Ruby Slippers by Stuart Weitzman $ 1,600,000


Created in 2003 and inspired by the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’, these red satin 4 1/2 inch stilettos are set with 642 round and oval Burma rubies totaling 120 carats in pure woven platinum. They are not a copy of the original ones.

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