Taking its inspiration from one of the world\u2019s most epic tales of romance, intrigue and fantasy, Mouawad introduces the \u201cThe Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse\u201d. With a value of USD3.8 million, this breathtaking creation from the globally renowned House of Mouawad takes its place in the Guinness World Record as the most valuable handbag in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust as the tales of Scheherazade have captivated readers with their intricately woven plots of uninhibited passion and daring, so the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse is designed to mesmerize with its lavish attention to detail and elaborate workmanship incorporating thousands of diamonds,\u201d said Pascal Mouawad, co-guardian of the House of Mouawad.<\/p>\n
The heart-shaped purse, handcrafted from 18kt gold, incorporates 4,517 diamonds (105 yellow, 56 pink and 4,356 colorless) with a total weight of 381.92 carats. \u201cTo create this bejeweled masterpiece required the skills of 10 craftsmen working continuously over a period of four months and for a total of 1,100 hours\u201d said Fred Mouawad, co-guardian of the House of Mouawad.<\/p>\n
The exceptional level of craftsmanship exemplified by the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse has been a hallmark of the Mouawad name since the company was founded in 1890. From those early days Mouawad rose to global prominence through its passion for precious gems and mastery in the art of creating some of the world\u2019s most breathtaking jewelry. \u201cThe 1001 Nights Mouawad Diamond Purse\u201d is the second record-breaking creation from the House of Mouawad.<\/p>\n\n\t\t