# $2 Million Dollar Sandals Stuart Weitzman's Tanzanite Shoes By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-million-dollar-sandals-stuart-weitzmans-tanzanite-shoes References: [stylefrizz](http://stylefrizz.com/200806/2-million-stuart-weitzman-sandals/) & [tanzanitefoundation](http://www.tanzanitefoundation.com/landing.html) These sandals from Stuart Weitzman are priced at $2 million dollars. The super expensive silver-leathered footwear are decorated with 185 carats of tanzanite which is a rare gemstone found only in Africa and 28 carats of diamonds. When I think of ultra chic, [dressy sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-danielle-frankel) my mind conjures up thoughts of stylish, [strappy footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew) that do not elevate too much off the ground. This Stuart Weitzman creation is not exactly what I would have in mind and at $2 million the [bejeweled shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2) are sure to put a bit of a dent in my shoes budget. Also check these out: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **$2 Million Dollar Sandals:** Opportunity for luxury footwear brands to create high-end, bejeweled shoes for the ultra-rich market. - **Rare Gemstone Decor:** Opportunity for jewelry designers to incorporate rare gemstones like tanzanite into their designs to create unique and luxurious pieces. - **Extravagant Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create extravagant accessories like sandals with diamonds for the luxury market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Opportunity for luxury footwear brands to expand their product line with high-end, bejeweled shoes. - **Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry designers to specialize in creating pieces with rare gemstones like tanzanite. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate extravagant accessories like bejeweled sandals into their collections for the luxury market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Jewel-Informed Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sneaker-1.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Sleek T-Strap Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew.md) - [Bridal Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-danielle-frankel.md)