# $85,000 Diamond Barbie De Beers Designed Doll By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2007-12-22 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-beers-barbie References: [elitechoice.org](http://www.elitechoice.org/2007/12/21/85000-diamond-barbie-by-de-beers/) & [elitechoice.org](http://www.elitechoice.org/2007/12/21/85000-diamond-barbie-by-de-beers/) The world's most expensive [Barbie doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autistic-barbie), designed by De Beers, is dressed in an [evening gown decorated with 160 diamonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-professions-collection) and she has complimentary gold jewelry and accessories. "This Barbie was produced to mark the 40th anniversary in 1999 comes and was retailed at $85,000. Whilst if you think it is a too expensive deal to be done then you can eye 1959 Barbie No. 1 carrying a price tag of $8000," according to [Elite Choice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-lifts). This is one doll you may not want your kids to play with! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Collectibles:** Creating high-end collectible items with precious materials for affluent consumers. - **Experiential Marketing:** Offering unique and extravagant products as a way to engage consumers and create memorable experiences. - **Alternative Investments:** Investing in unique, valuable items as an alternative to traditional financial investments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** Designing and manufacturing high-end products with rare materials and exquisite craftsmanship. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Producing collectible toys for affluent collectors with a focus on limited editions and exclusive designs. - **Fine Jewelry:** Creating intricate and luxurious jewelry pieces using precious metals and gemstones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/65th-anniversary-barbie-signature-doll-collection.md) - [Barbie-Themed Luxury Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-limits-barbie-dream-suite.md) - [Collectible Football Fan Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-nfl-super-bowl-champion-doll.md) - [Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anita-dongre.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-3.md) - [Fashion Doll Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-barbie-edition.md) - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md) - [Inclusive Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-with-down-syndrome.md)