Incredible facts
Surely there are people around you who “avoid” this holiday, desperately trying to convince themselves that this day is no different from other days. However, there are still a minority of them, because if you are like everyone else, you are probably happy to celebrate it, expressing special love to your loved ones on this day, naturally spending certain material resources. At the same time, in general, people spend quite a decent amount of money on this day, despite the financial situation, which suggests that even a poorly functioning economy can't stop love. One way or another, regardless of the financial climate, relations are still “expensive” literally and figuratively.
Flowers
Flowers are an attribute of any relationship. Anniversaries and birthdays are not always accompanied by flowers, but they are an absolute must on Valentine's Day. However, why not ignore long-stemmed roses this time and choose something expensive and exotic?
Your loved one will surely fall in love with the “Gold Kanibalu” orchid. The flower is endangered and only grows in a small protected area of the Malaysian National Park, so you'll have to fly there and search for a bit. Although your gift will only bloom in April, it will nonetheless cost you a lot financially, because one orchid flower costs $5,000.
If you are still not ready for such an act, then there is another option made of artificial flowers, like the most expensive bouquet of this kind in the world. It is said that this bouquet was presented by a Saudi businessman to his beloved, and the flowers in it were made from money. The elegantly folded 50, 100 and 500 Saudi riyals banknotes were a beautiful composition, the total value of which was $266,000. At least they won't have to be watered.
Greeting cards
As a rule, greeting cards contain a message as interesting as sluggish handshakes. Of course, it is better to write the text with your own hand. However, if you still want to express your feelings with a postcard, and at the same time not write anything yourself, then you should “raise the stakes”. You can buy exclusive and gold-plated postcards.
There are many companies that make postcards for such occasions, and all the work is handmade, and the postcards are decorated with high-grade gold and precious stones, and they can be placed on the card personal information about your loved one. For example, at Gilded Age Greetings, an American company that creates such cards, the most expensive work of art will cost you $3,950, and the cheapest is $2,250.
Perfumes
Perfumes and eau de toilette have also long been an indispensable attribute of Valentine's Day. They not only help our loved ones smell good, but also earn a rating for their appearance, because perfume companies strive to present their own in the best possible light products.
Consider the “Imperial Majesty” perfume from Clive Christian. As for the aroma, it is likely to cause excitement. However, the price of 215,000 includes more than just a fragrance and brand. A limited edition of this fragrance has been released for both men and women. Each bottle is encrusted with diamonds. You probably won't be surprised to learn that these perfumes are listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive in the world.
If you still don't get one of the ten bottles of Imperial Majesty, you can purchase the more affordable No. 1 women's perfume from the same Clive Christian. The bottle of this perfume is decorated with a 1.6 oz gold crown, the main notes are pineapple and plum, and they cost $865. One of the retailers of this fragrance reports a fairly high demand for this perfume, given its price. An average of 6 purchases per month.
chocolate
Chocolate is another Valentine's Day companion. Everyone loves it, both women and men, and its variety of flavors and holiday packages will satisfy any picky person. However, there are individuals who want to receive as a gift that looks like it has just been brought from the surface of Mars.
La Madeline au Truffe by Connecticut chocolate master Knipschildt is exactly what capricious lovers need. It's talked about as the most expensive chocolate in the world. 1.9 oz of it costs $250. La Madeline is a rare French truffle mushroom located in a ganache of special dark chocolate, vanilla and cream, dipped in several other types of dark chocolate. So a pound of this chocolate costs $2,100.
clock
Can you quickly answer what time it is in Prague? If you're among the majority of people, you'll either simply say you don't know or search for an answer to a question online. However, there are watches that you can see the time anywhere in the world by looking at them. This is a Patek Philippe watch. This watch is plated with gold of the highest quality, has sapphire crystal and is waterproof. And you can find out the time in any time zone by paying $215,595 for them.
However, the most expensive watch ever made is Chopard's women's watch. In fact, it does not look like a watch and is very similar to a bracelet, however, as soon as its owner wants to know the time, three heart-shaped diamonds (about 38 carats) automatically move away from center, opening the dial. The watch case is also encrusted with 260 pear-shaped diamonds, so the pieces bear a total of 201 carats. They cost $25 million.