It is a fact that women love handbags but just why they love their handbags so much is more difficult to fathom. Now let us have a look at the most expensive handbags in the world.

The Hermes Birkin created by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka – $1.9 million

This Hermes bags was apparently sold in 2008 for around $1.9 million. It is made of platinum and has over 2,000 diamonds. It is also versatile, so that in addition to being a handbag you can also use the diamond strap as a necklace or bracelet by removing it from the bag.

The Chanel “Diamond Forever” Classic – $261,000

The “Diamond Forever” classic handbag boasts 334 diamonds for a total of 3.56 carats, in 18-carat white gold. Prada black bags The shoulder straps are also made from white gold. There are only 13 available worldwide, with five of them being in the USA.

Lana Marks Cleopatra Bag – $250,000

Lana Marks produces one Cleopatra clutch for retail each year. The one in the picture is made of metallic silver alligator skin and a clasp with 1,500 black and white diamonds in 18-carat white gold. Helen Mirren wore the $250,000 Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch at the 2007 Academy Awards.

Urban Satchel Louis Vuitton Bag – $150,000

The Louis Vuitton Urban Satchel Bag is created from all sorts of urban junk e.g. cigarette packets, Coach canvas bags. water bottle, tea bags and band aid, the handbag is lavish and luxury fashion accessory with charms of beauty.

Hermes Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag – $120,000

Named after British singer/actress Jane Birkin. The clasp of this tote boasts 10 carats of white diamonds. The bag itself is made of crocodile.