The De Beers 40th Anniversary Barbie
The De Beers 40th Anniversary Barbie is an ultra-rare version created through a collaboration between Mattel, the doll's creator, and the famed De Beers jewelry retailer. They collaborated to construct this exquisite Barbie doll to commemorate the Barbie doll's 40th anniversary in 1999.
The De Beers 40th Anniversary Barbie cost $85,000 and was adorned with De Beers diamonds. For this premium edition of the 40th anniversary Barbie, De Beers went with a seductive aesthetic.
The doll is dressed scantily and wearing a gold and diamond bikini top. She also has black hair rather than the conventional blonde of Barbie. This doll is wearing a belt with 160 diamonds from the big-name jewel manufacturer, as well as a full-length sheer skirt, gold bikini top, and matching tangerine wrap. Given the complexities of her dress alone, it's no surprise that the extravagant doll fetched $85,000 at auction, according to The Christian Science Monitor.
Price: $85,000