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by Arslan Shoukat on March 8, 2013 77 Comments

Top 10 Most Expensive Mobile Phones in The World 2013

Mobile phones are essential part of our life as we use it for connecting, calling and networking with other people, friends and relatives. We all own phones but they are of normal price or sometimes their prices is little higher but some people in the world own extra-expensive and luxury smartphones whose prices are mind-blowin’.

Today, TheWorldTopTens present list of top 10 most expensive and most luxurious mobile phones in the world. Their prices, specs and material(jewels) of which they are made of are given under their heading. Check out these most expensive mobile phones:-

10. iPhone Princess Plus

iPhone Princess Plus

Price: $176,400

iPhone Princess Plus is world’s 10th most expensive handset. It is encrusted with 138 princess cut and 180 brilliant cut diamonds, and 18 ct of white gold is used in its preparation. It got its name after prince-cut diamonds that are used in its embellishment.

9. Sony Ericsson Black Diamond

Sony Ericsson Black Diamond

Price: $300,000

Black Diamond is a fabulous, very sleek n smart and stylish luxury mobile phone. It is designed by Garen Joh with black diamonds, titane with polycarbonate and mirror-finish cladding. Black Diamond is an innovative and high-tech mobile with many functions and latest apps.

8. Vertu Signature Cobra

Vertu Signature Cobra

Price: $310,000

Manufactured by Vertu, this special-edition handset costed about $310,000. The phone is decorated with (one pear-cut diamond, one round white diamond two emerald eyes and 439 rubies but still it is often regarded as one of the world’s most ugliest mobile phone due to its high price tag and less functionality as compared to other luxury phones.

7. Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot

Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot

Price: $1 Million

Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot is designed and created by Gresso, a company known for its indelibly expensive and luxury cell phones. The construction cost of this masterpiece is $1 million. This unique luxury cell phone is made up of pure gold, rare black diamonds and 200-year-old African Blackwood. Its case of made from 180 grams of pure gold and its back is prepared with 200-year-old rare African Blackwood. Black diamonds which are rare in the earth are covering its front and weights around 45.5 K.

6. Diamond Crypto Smart Phone

Diamond Crypto Smart Phone

Price: $1.3 Million

Diamond Crypto Smartphone is designed and crafted by Peter Aloisson and 1.3 million dollars had been spent in its preparation. This unique smartphone is bejeweled with 18 carat white gold and 18 carat yellow gold. 50 diamonds weighted around 25 ct are lined on sides of phone.

5. GoldVish Le Million

GoldVish Le Million

Price: $1.3 Million

Created and designed by world’s prominent Swedish designer ‘Emmanuel Gueit’ the Doldvish Le Million is the 5th most expensive and most luxurious mobile phone in the world. It was purchased by a Russian businessman for $1.3 million. The phone is handcrafted with 18 ct white gold and 120 ct VVS-1 graded diamonds.

4. iPhone 3G Kings Button

iPhone 3G Kings Button

Price: $2.5 Million

iPhone 3G King’s Button is designed by a famous personality, Peter Aloisson who had also designed Crypto Smartphone. This expensive iPhone costed around $2.5 million as it is embellished with 18 carat of yellow, white and rose gold. It is best known for its home button that features 6.6 carat diamond of rare beauty.

3. iPhone 3GS Supreme Goldstriker

iPhone 3GS Supreme Goldstriker

Price: $3.2 Million

Designed by Goldstriker International for an Australian businessman, iPhone 3GS Supreme is the third most expensive mobile phone with a price tag of $3.2 million. 271 grams of 22 carat gold and 136 diamonds worth 68 carat has been used in the preparation of this extremely luxury and incredible mobile phone. The front bezel, front button and rear apple logo all are decorated with diamonds.

2. iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition

iPhone 4 Diamond Rose - the most expensive mobile phone in the world 2013

iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition

Price: $8 Million

iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition is the second most expensive and most luxurious mobile phone with price tag of $8 million, and is owned by Stuart Hughes who own many other luxury items ranges from luxury homes to luxury yacht This iPhone is made of rose, diamond and platinum. Total 100 carat diamond in more than 500 pieces was used in its design and decoration.

1. iPhone 5 Black Diamond

iPhone 5 Black Diamond

Price: $15.3 Million

During April 2013, British designer’ Stuart Hughes manufactured and crafted a unique smart phone on the request of Hong Kong Businessman named “Joe” for about $15.3 M, breaking his previous record of $8 Million for iPhone 4 Diamond Rose. Stuart Hughes is famous for his luxury brand. He has created and designed many other luxury items which are featured on his official website.

This uniquely designed iPhone 5 features a rare 26-carat black diamond which was in possession of Joe’s family for years. The rear section of the phone is coated with solid gold and apple logo consists of 43 flawless diamonds. The screen of this luxury item is created from sapphire glass, instead of gorilla glass, which is 10 times more expensive than gorilla glass. These extra dollars are spent to ensure strength and stability of screen as sapphire glass is the hardest natural substance after diamond. The most special item of this iPhone 5 is its home button which is rare 26-carat black diamond, encrusted on a circa of 600 flawless diamonds.

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by Arslan Shoukat on February 22, 2013 12 Comments

Top 10 Most Expensive Houses in The World 2013

Some people on the world are fortunate enough that they get chance to buy and live in world’s most expensive houses. These people are either born rich or they make their fortune through hard work and passion.

Today we present the list of top 10 most expensive houses in the world. These houses are owned by world’s richest business tycoons and celebrities. They are symbols of luxury, comfort and beauty, and have many exclusive features.

Top 10 most expensive houses in the world are:-

10. Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania

Cost: $135 Million

Dracula Castle, Transylvania

Dracula or Bran Castle is world’s famous castle and museum located in Transylvania, Rommania. It’s now owned by descendants of the Romanian royal family and features a museum showcasing an insider’s look into royal life.

9. Updown Court, Surrey

Cost: $138 Million

Updown Court, Surrey

Uptown Court is one of the world’s most beautiful house located in Surrey, England. It remained the most expensive home in the world for many years. The mansion has area of 58 acres with 103 rooms and 24 marble en-suite bathroom. It features a fully automated two-lane bowling alley, five swimming pools including an Infinity pool, a squash court, a floodlit tennis court, a wine cellar with a capacity for 3,000 bottles and a panic room.

8. The Manor, Los Angeles

Cost: $150 Million

The Manor, Los Angeles

The Manor was purchased by heiress and model, Petra Ecclestone in 2011. It is two-storey house with with 123 rooms and 56,000 square feet of space on more than 4.6 acres. It is the largest home in Los Angeles County.

7. The Pinnacle, Montana

Cost: $155 Million

The Pinnacle, Montana

The pinnacle is 7th most expensive house in the world and is owned by Tim Bilxseth, an American real estate developer and businessman. This isn’t big like other expensive homes but its has a high value due to its location and beautiful views. The mansion features indoor/outdoor pool and a private chair left.

6. Elena Franchuk’s Victorian Villa

Cost: $161 Million

Elena Franchuk’s Victorian Villa

Victorian Villa is the home of Ukrainian businesswoman and philanthropist Elena Franchuk. It is five-story house featuring a swimming pool, a panic room, room theater and a sauna plus gym.

5. Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills

Cost: $190 Million

Hearst Mansion

Heart Mansion or Hearst Castle is a H-shaped located in California, USA. It is owned by and named after William Randolph Hearst, an american media tycoon. The mansion was built in 1919 and it covers area of more than 90,000 ft.

4. Fairfield Pond, The Hamptons

Cost: $220 Million

Fairfield Pond, The Hamptoms

Fairfield Pond is owned by american investor, Ira Rennert. It is the most valuable home in the Hamptons and is considered one of the largest occupied residential compounds in USA. With 29 bedrooms and 39 bathrooms, it features a basketball court, a bowling alley, two tennis courts, two squash courts, and a $150,000 hot tub.

3. The Penthouse, One Hyde Park

Cost: $225 Million

The Penthhouse, One Hyde Park

Ranked 3rd on list of world’s top 10 most expensive houses, the penthouse is a six-bedroom penthhouse located in One Hyde Park. One Hyde Park is a major residential and retail complex in London, UK. The penthouse is the most expensive residential property in Britain.

2. Villa La Leopolda

Cost: $750 Million

Villa La Leopolda

Formerly owned by Microsoft tycoon, Bill Gates, Villa La Leopolda was purchased by Russian businessman and investor Roman Abramovich. Villa La Leopolda is word’s most expensive and one of the largest villa in the world with area 0f 63 acre. The villa covers more than 100,000 sq.ft of buildings and features a basketball court, bowling alley, squash courts, tennis courts, 29 bedrooms and 39 bathrooms.

1. Antilia, Mumbai

Cost: $1 Billion

Antilia, Mubai

Antilia is a 27-floor house owned by an Indian business magnate, Mukesh Ambani who is often regarded as uncrowned king of India. Mukesh Ambani built this house on the desire of his beloved wife, Nita Ambani. The house features 400,000 square feet (37,000 m²) of living space, health spa, yoga studio, small theatre with a seating capacity for 50 persons, a swimming pool, three floors of hanging gardens, and a ballroom. The house has faculty of more 500 people for its maintenance.

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by Arslan Shoukat on February 17, 2013 21 Comments

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in The World in 2013

Having a sports car is dream of every young man. Mostly, people possess cars under $50k-100k which is still too high for average person. But to your surprise, some cars had been sold and some are still selling for million dollars. The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8.7 million in 1987. It is the world’s most expensive car ever.

Here, we have listed top 10 most expensive cars in the world in 2013. These sports cars are world’s most powerful, most beautiful and most graceful cars. Some of them are sports and some are luxury cars.

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in The World are:-

10. McLaren F1

Cost: $970,000

McLaren F1

McLaren F1 is sports road production car made by McLaren Automotive. It is the 10th most expensive car and one of the fastest production road cars in the world. The McLaren F1 has top speed of 240 mph (386 km/h) and can accelerate 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds.

9. Hennessey Venom GT Spyder

Cost: $1,100,000

Venom GT Spyder

This sports car is produced by Hennessey Performance Engineering. Venom GT Spyder is special model of Venom GT. It is powered by twin turbocharged V8 engine featuring Ball Bearing Turbocharging system. Venom GT Spyder holds an Guinness World record for hitting 0-186 mph in 13.63 seconds.

8. Zenvo ST1

Cost: $1,225,000

Zenvo ST1

Produced by Danish based automotive company’, Zenvo ST1 is super sports car. From its recent tests, it is clear that it can accelerate -100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and has top speed of 375 kilometer per hour (233 mph). Zenvo has decided to produce only 15 units to provide best unique design.

7. Maybach Landaulet

Cost: $1,380,000

Maybach Landaulet

Produced by Maybach, Landaulet is one of the world’s most luxurious and most expensive car. Powered by 604 horsepower V12 biturbo gasoline engine with 5-speed automatic transmission, it can reach 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and has top speed of over 155 mph.

6. Koenigsegg Agera R

Cost: $1,600,000

Agera R

Koenigsegg Agera R is special edition of Koenigsegg Agera, built by Koenigsegg. Instead of petrol, it runs on bio-fuel. It can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of more than 420 km/h (260 mph).

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5. Lamborghini Reventon

Cost: $1,600,000

Lamborghini Reventon

Lamborghini is one of world’s best sport car production company. Lamborghini Reventon is the most expensive special edition car made by Lamborghini. It has ability to cross top speed of 211 mph (339.6 km/h) and can reach . According to Lamborghini Company, only 20 units of this car were sold.

4. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster

Cost: $1,850,000

Zonda Cinque Roadster

Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster is an Italian built sports car by Pagani. It is limited edition car and just 5 units were made. It has capacity to reach 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and has top speed of 335 mph.

3. Aston Martin One-77

Cost: $1,850,000

Aston Martin One-77

Aston Martin One-77 is 3rd most expensive car in the world. It is a luxury sports car manufactured by Aston Martin. Its production started in October 2010 and only 77 cars of this edition were produced. The One-77 can reach 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and has top speed of over 220 mph (354 km/h).

2. Koenigsegg Trevita

Cost: $2,174,000

Koenigsegg Trevita

Koenigsegg Trevita is the second most expensive and fourth fastest car in the world. It is Swedish made sports car from Koenigsegg and has top speed of over 245mph. Only three cars of this special edition were made.

1. Buggati Veryon Super Sports

Cost: $2,400,000

Buggati Veryon Super Sports

Buggati Veryon Super Sports is the world’s most most expensive and fastest legal street production car. It is the fastest car in the world with top speed of 267 mph (430 km/h). It can reach o-60 mph in just 2.5 sec. It is a special edition of Buggati Veryon and Buggati company have stated that only 30 cars of this edition will be manufactured.

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by Arslan Shoukat on February 13, 2013 15 Comments

Top 10 Wealthiest Footballers Of The World in 2013

Football is one of the world’s most paid and most watched sports. Millions of people watch and play football. Footballers playing in clubs and national teams are paid quite well because of their stunning performance and ability. They earn millions dollars every month and also enjoy many other benefits and luxuries.

Every year magazines publish lists of world most paid and richest footballers. I have decided to write a list of top 10 richest footballers in 2013. These footballer players are world wealthiest athletes and have high net worth.

Top 10 wealthiest footballers of the world in 2013 are:-

10. Ricardo Kaká

Kaká is a Brazilian footballer and plays as attacking midfielder for Real Madrid and Brazilian national team. Kaka played for Milan and then, in 2009, he joined Real Madrid. He was third most expensive footballer with his transfer fee of 87.5 million. Kaka is among of the best footballers ever. He won the Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards in 2007.

Net Worth: $90 Million

2011 Earning: $25.9 Million

2012 Earning: $20.8 Million

9. Philipp Lahm

Phillip plays as a defender for Germany national team and FC Bayern Munich. He is famous for his dribbling and tackling abilities.

Net Worth: $100 Million (estimated)

2011 Earning: $18.8 Million

2012 Earning: $22.4 Million

8. Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres is a Spanish player who plays for Chelsea and the Spain national team. He is considered one of the best striker in the world. In 2011, Fernando became the most expensive Spanish player in history($78.4M) after his transfer to Chelsea.

Net Worth: $40 Million

2011 Earning: $19 Million

2012 Earning: $22.4 Million

7. Yaya Touré

Yaya Touré is vise-captain of Manchester United club. He plays as a midfielder for the Côte d’Ivoire national team. He was voted African Footballer of the 2011 and 2012.

Net Worth: $20 Million

2011 Earning: $18.5 Million

2012 Earning: $22.6 Million

6. Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero is an Argentine footballer. He plays as a striker in Manchester United club and national football team of Argentina. He had won the award of Etihad Player of The Year 2011-12.

Net Worth: $60 Million

2011 Earning: $23.7 Million

2012 Earning: $25.2 Million

5. Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United and England national team. Rooney is one of the best striker in England. He won England Player of The Year award in 2008 and 2009. He has scored some the best goals and has won the Goal of The Season award three times, and Best Goal award one time in 2011.

Net Worth: $50 Million

2011 Earning: $27.8 Million

2012 Earning: $27.6 Million

4. Samuel Eto’o

Eto’o plays as a forward for Anzhi Makhachkala club and Cameroon national football team. According to Wikipedia, Eto’o is believed to be the highest earning footballer in the world with £550,000 per week. He won African Player of the Year award four times and ranked third in 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year.

Net Worth: $55 Million

2011 Earning: $17.4 Million

2012 Earning: $31 Million

3. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is captain of Portuguese national team and he plays as a forward for Real Madrid. The list of awards and honors received by Cristiano is really long. He is Portuguese Player of The Year 2012 and Goal.com Player of The Year 2012. He is the world’s most expensive footballer in history with his transfer worth $131.6 million. CR7 is world’s third wealthiest footballer in 2013.

Net Worth: $160 Million

2011 Earning: $37 Million

2012 Earning: $40 Million

2. David Beckham

David Beckham is English player who had played in different club and currently is playing for Paris Saint-Germain FC. David Beckham was the world’s most paid footballer in 2004. He is certainly one the best footballer and athlete in world.

Net Worth: $180 Million

2011 Earning: $26 Million

2012 Earning: $42 Million

1. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi - World's Richest Footballer

Lionel Messi is Argentine footballer and plays for FC Barcelona and Argentina. He is one of world’s best footballer and had won many titles including FIFA World Player of The Year 2009. Messi is one of the world’s most influential people. His net wealth is $110 million.

Net Worth: $110 Million

2011 Earning: $42 Million

2012 Earning: $44 Million

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