The network showed the most expensive protective mask in the world. The relevant material is published by Forbes .
This is an accessory made of 250 grams of 18-carat gold and encrusted with 3608 natural black and white diamonds with a total weight of about 210 carats. Its cost is $ 1.5 million (114.1 million rubles).
The mask was developed by the Israeli jewelry company Yvel, commissioned by a Chinese businessman from Los Angeles. The man wished to remain anonymous, but it is known that he is a collector. In addition, one of his requirements was that the item must meet a high degree of protection and not let harmful particles pass through, so it is fully functional.
The co-founder of the company Isaac Levy noted that the customer is his longtime client. According to him, the businessman wanted to place an order that would “provoke a lot of noise,” so Levy hired 25 of the best craftsmen and cutters to implement it. Work on the project lasted three months.
In April, useless python skin masks from coronavirus angered buyers . The owner of All American Gator Products, Brian Wood, created an accessory made of python and alligator skin and started selling them for $ 20-40 (1520 and 3040 rubles). “Why kill animals for useless masks?” – netizens were outraged.